THOMAS OJULU
912 East Peleliu Drive
Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina 28543
908-230-8130
tojulu@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIO NS
Marine with over 5 years of professional experience as a Swahili Linguist in the United States
Marine Corps. Holds active TS/SCI Security Clearance. Quick learner with proven record of
exceeding expectations when given difficult and unfamiliar tasks. Reliable employee with strong
work ethic and sense of professionalism. Significant experience working well with personnel from
diverse backgrounds. Equally able to work individually and unsupervised or on a team. Accustomed
to the stress of a demanding work environment.
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Holds current Defense Language Proficiency Test scores of 3+/3/3+ in Swahili
Outstanding oral and written communications skills and proficient at providing written and oral
feedback
Capable of multi-tasking to complete difficult and time sensitive tasks
Native speaker; graduated High School from Kenya, Africa
Willing to relocate
COURSES & EDUCATION
Swahili (16x)
• Grey Belt Martial Arts
Scouting and Patrolling
• Mine Resistant Ambush Protect
Pistol Marksmanship
• Introduction to Warfighting
Terrorism Awareness
• Warfighting Tactics
Leading Marines
• Warfighting Techniques
Principles of Instruction for the Marine
• Weapons
Noncommissioned Officer
• Marine Combat Training
Sergeants Distance Education Program
RELEVANT WO RK EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
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2008-2013
MILITARY INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR
Developed broad knowledge of current events, recent history and politics in the Middle East and
North Africa
Learned to monitor, transcribe and translate intercepted target communications
Taught small group of students introduction to Swahili including alphabet, basic and intermediate
grammar, and a wide range of vocabulary and idiomatic phrases
Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information
Translated messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using
hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible
Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic
listening systems as necessary
Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as
those for legal or medical material
Recited written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite
material into specified languages
Identified and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors
Checked translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and
remain consistent throughout translation revisions
Referred to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized
terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy
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MOTOR TRANSPORT MECHANIC
Conducted operations in a manner limiting criminal activity and ensuring public safety
Guaranteed adherence with established safety practices and procedures
Interpreted and executed verbal and written direction from senior leadership
Assessed threats and exploited the tactical environment to deescalate the situation
Planned and mapped operations for up to 6 personnel maintaining responsibility for accurate
navigation and coordination of team movement
Evaluated new operating environments and developed situational awareness and knowledge of
the local population
Worked with local community population to identify their needs and assist in improvement of
the quality of life and safety of residents
Gathered intelligence, determining the number of inhabitants, means of access and escape routes,
reported findings to command leadership for planning and tactical decision making
Performed preventative maintenance checks and services and transferred vehicles to internal or
external departments for repairs
Completed appropriate paperwork for vehicle defects, accidents or damage to the vehicles
Maintained logs of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable regulations
Drove trucks with capacities up to 40 tons, to include tractor-trailer combinations
Inventoried and inspected gear and equipment to determine condition prior to transport
Secured cargo for transport, utilized straps, blocks, chains, binders and covers
Mitigated maintenance issues through thorough inspections prior to vehicles embarking on their
mission
Tested electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
Verizon
Bergen, New Jersey
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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Attached identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
Identified work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or
equipment needs
Recorded numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
Moved freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks,
delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
Loaded and unloaded ship cargo, using winches or other hoisting devices.
Carried needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use
Super Value
Richmond, Virginia
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2006-2008
2002-2006
ORDER SELECTOR
Filled orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise
Obtained merchandise from bins or shelves
Computed prices of items or groups of items
Completed order receipts
Kept records of out-going orders
Placed merchandise on conveyors leading to wrapping areas
Requisitioned additional materials, supplies, and equipment