Moayyad E. Razzook has extensive experience serving in various roles supporting military operations, including as a senior linguist, cultural advisor, analyst, and instructor in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Baghdad, Iraq over several years. He has provided translation and interpretation services, conducted research, and created educational programs. Razzook also has a background in exercise physiology, nutrition science, and physical education.

1. Moayyad E. Razzook
13911 Locke Lane, Houston, TX 77077
(H) 281-558-4912. (H) GTMO 011 5399-78954, Cell-713-577-9196, Viper- 713-577-9196
Email: mrazzook@gmail.com
Clearance: Final Secret with CI Polygraph.
Summary:
Served as a Library Tech, Senior Linguist, Instructor, and Cultural Advisor in Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba. For more than four years. Provided the best life skill program for the detainees in
support of the U.S. mission. Served as a Cultural Advisor, Senior Advisor and Analyst in
Baghdad, Iraq for more than eight years. Conducting timely and accurately translations in
support of military operations. Transcribed and provided written and verbal translation in order
to identify and extract significant intelligent information of Force Protection for the Joint Task
Force (JTF) in Guantanamo, Cuba. Served as an Arabic linguist and member of an operations
team of cultural and intelligence analysts providing linguistic expertise to the U.S. Military in
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Interpreted and translated written documents, as well as provide quality
and efficient translation and Interpretation services in the DOMEX and TEX support.
Communicated and coordinate with personnel and security teams delivering critical, on time and
high quality military intelligence operations and services at Multi National forces (MNF-I). in
Baghdad, Iraq
In addition, served as a Senior Advisor and Analyst on a Human Terrain in Baghdad, Iraq.
creating life skill programs and socio-cultural data to the U.S. Army, providing an accurate
representation of the Area of Operations (AO). Mastering advanced level in Modern Standard
Arabic (MSA) – Native, and familiarity with Gulf Arabic, as well as other Arabic Dialects.
Finally, my characteristics are: self motivated, flexible, respect others, honest, ability to adapt
new deployment environment, ability to be multi – tasked, handle tight deadlines, and adapt to
changing work hours, excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact with clients from various
aspects and cultural backgrounds, and lastly highly educated candidate.
Education:
Ph. D., Exercise Physiology, Florida State University, 1979.
Masters, Nutrition, Movement Science and Scientific Research, Florida State University, 1975.
Bachelors, College of Physical Education, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, 1971.

2. Professional Experience:
 Instructor/Library Tech, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Global Dimensions.
April 2014-Present
o Servedasa libraryTech/AssistantLibraryDirectorforthe detaineesprogram.
o Servedasinstructor,providingdetainees'knowledge aboutNutrition,Horticulture, and
Life skills program, included computer skills and Arabic/English languages.
o Created numerous Instructor-led Life Skills Programs for the detainee population.
 Senior Arabic Linguist, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba, CWU
June 2012- April 2014
o Conducts timely and accurately translations in support of military operations
including Intelligence and Force Protection activities.
o Assisted high ranking security personnel, guards, and medical staff in verbatim
translation at the cell blocks.
o Analyzed and reported highly confidential information of strategic and tactical
importance to official in charge (OIC) and intelligence officers at JTF.
o Prepares to perform a variety of translations, including document-to-document
and audio – to-document translation of the Arabic language to Standard English.
o Provide quality and efficient translation and interpretation services in the
DOMEX and TEX support.
o Assist the Joint Task Forces (JTF) with intelligence collection; analysis and
dissemination for the protection of detainees and personal working in JTF in
Guantanamo facilities.
o Working in technical support sections, listen, translate, and monitor the detainee’s
conversation.
o Decipher classified and unclassified documents for Department of Defense/Army.
o Translate and interpret detainee interrogations.
o Prepares to perform a variety of translations, including document - to - document
and audio - to - document translation of the Arabic language to Standard English.
 Sabbatical
August 2011- June 2012
o Operated professional fitness center in Houston Texas.
 Senior Advisor, Baghdad, Iraq, AECOM
September 2010-August 2011
o Supported 1st Armored Division and 25th Infantry Division at Camp Victory,
Baghdad, Iraq. Developed/maintained current assessments of key leaders.
o Collected information from various internal and external sources including bios,
records, surveys, interviews, and reports, process and prepares standard and
specialized reports, documents, charts and graphs to illustrate reports, and

3. perform knowledge management functions. Using information technology to
process all completed reports, compiles, categorizes, monitors, and maintains
topical, ethno-graphic, statistical or other computer related data supporting
projects to the U.S. Division.
o Assisted section’s chief on various political issues,
o Performed socio-cultural research, qualitative data collection methodologies to
include direct observation, visual ethnography, key leader engagement,
participant observation, depth interviewing group or focus group interviewing
surveying, secondary source research, and mixed method approaches.
o Maintained Quality Control of Arabic translations for Executive Summaries.
o Provided Division-level support on various issues in the form of special projects,
daily reports, and assistance regarding political events.
 Instructor/Cultural Advisor, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Torres
October 2009-September 2010
o Served as Cultural Advisor, providing commanders with in-depth cultural
knowledge aimed at ensuring the safe, transparent, and humane treatment of
detainees.
o Created numerous Instructor-led Life Skills Programs for the detainee population.
 Human Terrain Analyst, Fort Leavenworth, KS, BAE Systems
April 2009-October 2009
o Conducted & managed ethnographic research.
o Provided practical applications for anthropological information as well as
ethnographic data.
o Instructed numerous forces in support of military operations, including intensive
instruction regarding regional history, the Arabic language, and localized
counterinsurgencies.
 Fitness Supervisor, Houston, Texas, The Complete Physique, Inc
June 2006-April 2009
o Administeredandevaluatedexercise prescriptionforall gymmembers.
o Personalizeddietandnutritionprogramsforgymmembers.
o Determinedanappropriate fitnesslevel testforgymmembers.
 Cultural Advisor/Linguist, Various, Iraq, SOSI Interpreting
May 2003-June 2006
o Served as cultural advisor for U.S. Deputy Chief of staff for Strategy, Plans and
Assessment, Multi-National Forces Iraq (MNFI), Baghdad, Iraq.
o Communicated and coordinate with personnel and security teams delivering
critical, on time and high quality military intelligence operations and services.

4. o Successfully completed time-sensitive assignments working with U.S. contracting
office as a an advocate officer to follow up the Iraqi contractors who has been
awarded contractors for rebuilding and renovation of schools, hospitals, police
stations, T-walls, and local businesses in Baghdad.
o Facilitated numerous high level coordination session between senior leaders of the
Multi-National Forces and Iraq Interim Government Officials.
o Reviewed OSINT reporting to maintain situational awareness in regards to both
local as well as national Iraqi broadcasts.
o Provided general linguistic support for the military and civilian operations and
interpreted during high-level meetings and conferences.
o Provide cultural analysis and quality management for all signal intercepted
communications.
o Provided analysis on all targets activity throughout the AO. Provided a timely,
accurate and pinpoint strategic advice on political, religious, social and economic
conditions.
 Fitness Supervisor, Houston, Texas, The Complete Physique, Inc
January 2000-May 2003
o Conductedbodycompositionforgymmembers.
o Administeredandevaluatedexercise prescriptionforall gymmembers.
o Designedlearningactivitiesfor trainersandmembers.
 Manager- Great Earth Nutrition Store, Houston, Texas, Great Earth Corp.
January 1999-January 2000
o DirectedSalesandmarketing/Advertising.
o Orderedandtrackedinventory.
 Director of Health and Physical Development, Houston, Texas, Gold’s Gym/ 24
Hours Fitness
March 1986-January 1999
o Hired,supervisedtrainers,andconductedtrainingsessionsandseminars.
o Coordinate dailyoperationsandfloortraffic.
o Prescribedanddesignedcomputerizedexerciseprogramsforathletes,normal,and
special (impaired) clients.
 Teaching- University of ST. Thomas, SFYC, Houston, Texas
February1985-March1986
o Director of physical education program for normal and special students,
coaching, soccer, gymnastics, and swimming team
 Director- Memorial Lutheran School, Houston, Texas
March 1982- February 1985

5. o Directed of physical Education program,
o Instructed Physical Education Classes.
 Sabbatical Year
June 1981- March 1982
 Assistant Professor- College of Physical Education, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
September 1979- June 1981
o Teaching test & Measurements/Basic statistics, Research methods, Exercise
Physiology, Scientific Principles of Athletic Conditioning, Anatomy, Sport
Medicine and Nutrition.
o Directing and conducting exercise physiology laboratory, physical fitness
laboratory, supervision of research projects, student counseling and
recruitment.
 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Movement Science and Physical
Education, Florida State University (FSU), Tallahassee, Florida
February 1977- June1979
o Teaching: Fitness/wellness courses, physical conditioning
o Coaching: FSU soccer team, bowling
Languages:
o Fluent in Arabic and English, and familiar with Russian Language.
o Mastered advanced level in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) – Native, and familiarity with Gulf
Arabic, as well as other Arabic Dialects.
Computer Skills:
Exceptionally skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point), Photoshop, Analyst
Notebook, FBI Systems, and CIDNE.
Championships & Membership
o Bodybuilding Championship Contests: Iraqi Open Champion, rank # 1, 1969. Asian
Championship 2nd Place, 1971. Arabian Countries 2nd Place, 1972.
o Member with National Language Service.
 Extensive resume, recommendations, Academic awards, Military
recognitions, andcertificatesare available uponrequest.