Qudratullah Akbari

Competent British national with extensive experience in interpreting and team leadership. Highly skilled in strategic and technical understanding, decision-making, and negotiation. Proven ability to achieve targets and build rapport with colleagues and clients. Multilingual with significant interpreting experience in war zones.

Translator - UK Ministry of Defence - United Kingdom

(2024-04)

Consultant - Ministry of Defence - United Kingdom

(2023-12 - 2024-04)

Project Manager - WWLR - Afghanistan

(2020-09 - 2021-08)

CAT II Interpreter - US Army - Afghanistan

(2012-06 - 2014-02)

Valid 10-year SC Security Clearance

• Verbal and written translation of Pashto and Dari into English
• Liaison with local population/staff on behalf of military forces
• Translation and interpretation of military documents from Pashto and Dari into English

CAT II Interpreter - Afghanistan - Afghanistan

(2016 - 2020)

Taxi Driver - London - London

(2014 - 2016)

Manager - Pizza Shop - London

(2009-08 - 2010-08)

• Motivated staff to provide optimal service
• Implemented staff training programs (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act)
• Ensured customer loyalty through excellent customer service
• Managed inventory and ensured professional presentation of all pizza options
• Advised customers with special dietary requirements
• Analysed sales figures and planned shifts and holiday rosters
• Resolved staff disciplinary issues and customer complaints professionally

Taxi Driver - London - London

(2004-09 - 2009-08)

Importer/Exporter - Moscow - Moscow

(1996-01 - 1999-01)

• Booked and processed goods shipments from China to Moscow

Army Officer - Army - Kabul, Afghanistan

(1991-01 - 1992-01)

MSc - International Relations (2021-09 - 2022-09)

Level 3 Course - CCTV Designing and Installation (2020-06 - 2020-06)

City and Guilds Functional Skills in English - English EL3 - Learndirect Ilford (2017-07 - 2017-08)

City and Guilds - Digital Skills - East Ham College (2004-07 - 2004-07)

Military University (1987-01 - 1990-01)

Military High School (1984-01 - 1987-01)

Military Institute (1977-01 - 1984-01)