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INTERPRETER AND TRANSLATOR
Summary
I am currently a Foreign Fulbright Student Pursuing Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (Arabic English combination) at the University of Maryland College Park, MD USA. I will be graduating in May 2020. I have several years of experience in the journalism field making me proficient in editing and proofreading news stories as well as interacting with guests and features in Arabic language, Chinguitie Media Group in Nouakchott Mauritania.
A professional interpreter and translator from Arabic to English and vice versa with five-years of experience in the field and have advanced skills in both translation and consecutive interpretation. I served as the assistant general manager of Professional Interpreters and General Services Company in 2015-2016 Nouakchott Mauritania.
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Experience
Interpreter and Translator03/2012 to 12/2016Professional Interpreters And General Services CoCity , STATE
- I have been managing several high-profile translation projects:
I have been a senior interpreter in the company I worked for.
I interpret in high profile meetings such as meetings between colonels and generals. - Defined translation needs of over [Number] annual clients.
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
- Freelance interpreter and translator from April 2013 to 2015; Atar, Nema, Mauritania.
I worked as an interpreter and translator for DBV Company from May 2012 to 2013, Tigent, Mauritania.
I was an Arabic proofreader and news editor in Chinguitie Media Group in Nouakchott-Mauritania 2009-2014.
I taught Arabic for the US special forces personnel whom I worked for in Mauritania Africa.
Interview Coordinator and Journalist02/2008 to 11/2012Media Chinguity GroupCity , STATE
- Cultivated network of [Number] media and communications professionals to maintain strong partnerships, secure positive coverage and facilitate quick dissemination of information.
- Covered breaking news such as [Type] and [Type] events.
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Interviewed public guests, including composing questions and performing in-depth research.
- Presented local news and feature reports in public radio style on both local and national news programs.
- Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research.
- Completed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Utilized understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Reported and penned front-page breaking news stories and provided real time updates online.
Interview Coordinator03/2009 to 03/2012Sahara Media AgencyCity , STATE
- Wrote and produced compelling investigative and human interest stories about celebrities and iconic news subjects.
- Completed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Interpreting And Translation05/2020University of Maryland - College ParkCity, State
Certificate: Intensive English Program12/2017Maryland English InstituteCity
Certificate: Intensive English08/2017Intensive English Institute At University of ILCity
Bachelor of Arts: English Language And Literature08/2010University of Nouakchott-NKTTCity, Mauritania
- Dissertation: American Jewish Political and Cultural Contributions in the United States
Accomplishments
- Presentations in Language and Culture.
- Presentation on the theory of standardization.
- Presentation on dictatorship in Africa.
- Presentation on Modernism in American literature.
- Presentation on the importance of communication.
- Presentation on translation as a key means of communication between peoples Research -Masters in Interpreting and Translation studies still going - I also produced research on a balance between active listening and note-taking in consecutive interpreting.
- In my Maitrise(bachelor's degree) thesis paper, I researched the topic: "American Jewish cultural and political contributions to the United States of America.
Certifications
Languages
Arabic dialect): Mother tongue
-Arabic: Native Speaker
-English: Excellent
-French: Fair
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School Attended
- University of Maryland - College Park
- Maryland English Institute
- Intensive English Institute At University of IL
- University of Nouakchott-NKTT
Job Titles Held:
- Interpreter and Translator
- Interview Coordinator and Journalist
- Interview Coordinator
Degrees
- Master of Science : Interpreting And Translation 05/2020
Certificate : Intensive English Program 12/2017
Certificate : Intensive English 08/2017
Bachelor of Arts : English Language And Literature 08/2010
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