Razmig Melkonian
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About
Seeking a position with room for growth and an opportunity to utilize my professional skills and background to its potential, all while providing excellent customer services.
Experience
Microbiologist - Al-Hindawi laboratory
(1995-01 - 1999-12)
Worked in Al-Hindawi laboratory for blood analysis as part of job as a microbiologist
Arabic / English Teacher
(1998-01 - 2003-12)
Used to give classes in Arabic / English for the students between 5th and 8th grade and it was a part time job with other jobs
Interpreter/Translator - Red Cross Organization - Iraq
(2003-01 - 2004-12)
Working as interpreter/translator with Red Cross Organization in Iraq to assist the Iraqi families who suffered from the war.
Translator - ELS co. (European Land Solution) - Baghdad
(2005-01 - 2006-12)
I worked with one of the foreign companies in Baghdad as a translator, ELS co. (European Land Solution); I translated between the staff and the drivers, as well as the guards. Moreover, I used to translate between the team and the Iraqi residents when we used to go on cite for work.
Supervisor - ELS co. (European Land Solution) - Baghdad
(2005-01 - 2006-12)
The same year I became the supervisor for the drivers and the guards (PSD—Personal Security Detachment) beside my main job.
Document Translator - ELS co. (European Land Solution) - Baghdad
(2005-01 - 2006-12)
Translating a documents and files for ELS Company in both Arabic and English
Interpreter - U.S Army - Iraq
(2006-01 - 2010-01)
I worked with the U.S Army as Interpreter in Iraq and I used to translate for the troops when we had missions or meetings. I facilitated matters and relations between the Iraqi people and the U.S. military troops, and help the Iraqi families in compensation and financial aid.
- Promoted to work with the Battalion commander as his own Interpreter when I had the security clearance (I did the test for clearance by special agents). And I had become the main Interpreter for Four Battalion commanders. I kept my job until I came to states in January 2010.
- Meanwhile I used to translate documents for U.S Army as a part of my job inside the office and sometimes these documents were classified.
- One of my main jobs was to guide and conduct special operations with American troops against the insurgents in Baghdad/Iraq.
- Team leader for the Interpreters; I arranged their schedules, making sure that they were among the troops while conducting their missions.
Security Officer / Security Supervisor - Allied Barton - United States
(2010-08 - 2014-05)
Worked for Allied Barton for security services (as a security officer) since I came to states. Due to my qualifications in security skills, I was promoted to become a security supervisor; I arranged the security schedules, and write the incident reports. Filled in as Manager when needed. The rate was $13.15. Meanwhile the physicians and the nurses would ask for my translation at the ER, being familiar with medical terminology.
Translator - Central for Applied Linguists (CAL)
(2010-06)
Working as a Translator (Translation and Transcription) I am still translating for the company until now as a part time job.
Security Supervisor - HSS security services
(2014-06 - 2016-03)
I am supervising two shifts, the PM and the Graveyard shift. I am managing their schedule and do write the incident reports. Solving the problems with the manager.
Security Site Supervisor / Manager Assistant - Allied Barton
(2016-03 - 2016-09)
Assisting the manager in everything, the constant security staff training, scheduling, pay roll, supervising the supervisors.
Transportation Driver - Uber and Lyft
(2017-09)
Screener - G2/Menzies - LAX Airport
(2025-07)
Screening the Employees at LAX Airport, and their belongings…
Education
High School Diploma - Al-Nithamyah (1984-01 - 1987-12) Baghdad, Iraq
Bachelor degree - Microbiology - Al-Mustansiryah University (1987-01 - 1991-12) Baghdad, Iraq
AA - English - Al-Mustansiryah Institute (1998-01 - 1999-12) Baghdad, Iraq
Continues Education - Educational and developing Institute for Science and Languages (1996-01 - 2002-12) Baghdad, Iraq
Microbiology - Glendale Community College (GCC) (2011-01)
