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Jalal Kadhim

@jalalkadhim

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Bilingual medical interpreter and culture advisor with military and medical assistant experience.

Iraq

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles leveraging my bilingual medical interpretation, culture advising, and clinical support skills in mission-driven organizations offering cross-cultural teamwork, patient-centered care, and professional growth.

I am a bilingual English/Arabic medical interpreter, culture advisor, and trained military linguist with extensive experience supporting coalition forces, healthcare teams, and civilian clients. I have worked as a medical assistant in clinical settings, managed casework for refugees, coordinated meetings between high-level Iraqi offices and coalition teams, and led linguist teams in complex operational environments.

I bring proven skills in medical procedures (EKGs, phlebotomy, vitals), medical administration (billing, record management, appointments), media coordination, and weapons training/maintenance. I am committed to clear cross-cultural communication, patient-centered care, and enabling mission success through reliable interpretation and coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Travel & Tourism Escort

Alnoor Travel and Tourism Company

Mar 2021 - Sep 2025 (4 years 6 months)

Assisted foreign tourists with visa processes and escorted tours across Iraq, facilitating communication between tourists and local contacts in English and Arabic.

Customer Service Cultural Mediation Guest Relations

Media Department Manager

Al-Deraa-Al-Mumaiz

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 (4 months)

Managed media production including site photography and video, produced and posted commercial content on social platforms, and conducted local interviews focused on safety procedures.

Photography Videography Social Media Management Content Production Interviewing Public Relations

Interpreter & Culture Advisor

Valiant Integrated Services

Jun 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 10 months)

Served as CAT II interpreter and culture advisor for CAN/CAF/Union III, promoted to senior linguist and linguist manager, coordinating high-level meetings between Iraqi ministries and coalition teams and supporting medical operations during the Mosul campaign.

English Arabic Interpretation Cultural Advising Meeting facilitation Medical Liaison Security Awareness Team Leadership Operational Support

Medical Assistant

Boston PainCare Center

Apr 2014 - Jun 2017 (3 years 2 months)

Prepared exam rooms and equipment, performed EKGs, finger pricks, vital signs and eye exams, managed scheduling and medical charts, and operated the call center to coordinate patient appointments and care.

Phlebotomy Vital Signs Patient Scheduling Medical Records Patient Care

Case Manager & Medical Interpreter

Family Continuity & American Center

Apr 2010 - Nov 2013 (3 years 7 months)

Assisted refugees with benefit applications, green card and citizenship processes, provided English-Arabic medical interpretation, and coordinated medical appointments and services.

Case Management Medical Interpretation Client Advocacy English Arabic Translation Community Outreach

Linguist & Culture Advisor

Global Linguist Solutions

Apr 2003 - Nov 2009 (6 years 7 months)

Provided English-Arabic translation and cultural advice to U.S. forces, supported delivery of humanitarian supplies, assisted in training Iraqi troops in weapons and medical skills, and participated in joint operations and security missions.

Translation Cultural Consulting Medical Assistance Weapons Familiarity Mission Support Logistics Coordination