1. Basim Alkhafaji
6945 Appoline St. Dearborn, MI 48126 (915)271-5424 Alkhafaji79@gmail.com
Veterans U.S Army Reserves (active 11/2003 – 01/2013)
Preference:
Highest Grade: Industrial Engineering Tech. (under graduation), 2013 ITT Institute, Dearborn, MI
Diploma of Civil Engineering Technician, 1998 Truman Technical College, Chicago, Illinois
Work Experience: Advantage SCI 03/2015 - 08/2016
Worked closely with the Intelligence Team in Iraq. Provided linguistic support for military
operations. Transcribed and analyzed verbal communications. Identified and extracted
information components meeting military information requirement list criteria. Provided
input to reports and provided cultural information.
Access Community Services 07/2013 – 02/2015
Dearborn, MI
Case Worker I / Navigator
Responsible for ensuring eligible enrollees have access to, and a full comprehension of
Michigan health plans. The Benefits Navigator will manage the enrollment and re-enrollment
process, respond to enrollee benefit questions, and facilitate the benefit disenrollment and
transition process, and coordinate access to federal, state, and local entitlement benefit
programs.
Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) 12/2009 – 01/2013
GTMO
Arabic Linguist
Worked closely with the Intelligence Team in GTMO,. Provided linguistic support for military
operations. Transcribed and analyzed verbal communications. Identified and extracted
information components meeting military information requirement list criteria. Provided input to
reports and provided cultural information.
U. S. Army National Guard 12/2007 – Present
Lincoln, NE
BSFB Intelligence Analyst (SGT HHC 67 TH BFSB)
Confidental Intelligence support for AFRICACOM operations.
U.S. Army Reserves (Active Duty) 01/2006 – 01/2007
TDY Michigan, Dearborn
Arabic Translator / Advisor
Assigned as a recruiter for Arabic Natives into the U. S. Army as linguists. Worked closely with
the Commander to communicate with the Iraqi religious clerks and leaders as well as the local

2. community leaders in building bridges of negotiations between the nations. Translated
communications and documents as needed, both verbally and written.
U.S. Army Reserves (Active Duty) 11/2003- 03/2005
Arabic Translator / Advisor
Participated in sensitive and political liaising between U.S. and Iraqi government officials.
Provided cultural, political, economical and social advice to the Commander. Supervised a staff
of several linguists and soldiers. Worked hand-in-hand with the Black Jack Brigade
Commander as his personal interpreter and advisor on cultural and social issues. Attended
daily tribal meetings and meetings with the local Government Officials. Received numerous
certificates of achievements and awards during this deployment. Duties included attending
conferences, reading, interpreting, and translating official documents, assisted during interviews
by translating Arabic to English and English to Arabic, provided information on the cultural
background, customs, and courtesies followed throughout Iraq. Attached for 3 months to the
Civil Affairs Office and 3 months with the Iraqi Military Forces for training.
Iraq Foundation 05/1998- 06/2002
Illinois, Chicago
Office Manager
Responsible for day-to-day operations for the entire office. Managed an office staff of 5
personnel. Interviewed individual(s) and families, provided translation when necessary, to
determine what assistance is needed, provided information regarding other community
resources and organizations available, assisted individuals in completing paperwork to apply for
state or federal assistance, apply for social security, employment agencies, community centers,
settlement housing, and youth serving organizations, institutions for children or aged, and
hospitals.
Geo Applied Science 03/1996- 05/1998
Illinois, Schaumburg
Civil Engineer Technician
Managed and directed various construction projects and activities, provided supervision and
technical support to project personnel, independent technicians, trades-people, and
subcontractors, assisted management by troubleshooting and resolving project issues.
Job Related
Training:
2012 - INSCOM / Analyst
2008 - WPPS II (Worldwide Personal Protective Services) Threat Protective Operation Course
by the State Dept.
2006 - Joint Operational Support Tech course.
2005 - L3/ Titan Linguist Training
2004 - Military Intelligence Corps
2004 - DLI / Combat Translator course
2003 - Defense Language Institute Arabic Course / Advanced