Interpreter And Translator Resume Example Professional Interpreters And General Services Co

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 worked in editing and proofreading news stories 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.

Skills

Journalism
Public Relations
Interpretation
Translation
Communication
Management

Arabic, English, & French
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Writing
Editing
Proofreading

Experience

Interpreter and Translator03/2012 to 12/2016Professional Interpreters And General Services CoNouakchott, Mauritania

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 GroupNouakchott, Mauritania

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 AgencyNouakchott, Mauritania

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 TranslationExpected in 05/2020University of Maryland - College ParkCollege Park, MD

Certificate: Intensive English Program12/2017Maryland English InstituteCollege Park, MD

Certificate: Intensive English08/2017Intensive English Institute At University of ILUrbana, IL

Bachelor of Arts: English Language And Literature08/2010University of Nouakchott-NKTTNouakchott, 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

Fellowships and Awards from US Army Delegations to Mauritania, Africa

Certificate of appreciation from MEDRETE (US Army Ophthalmologists) 13-2 presented by US Brigadier General James D. Owens. Jr. Deputy commanding General, US Army Africa

Certificate of appreciation from United States Army Special Forces (SFOD-AO334)

Certificate of appreciation from JPAT(ODA-0214)

Certificate of appreciation from JPAT(ODA-0432)

Certificate of appreciation from (10th Special Forces Group Airborne)

Certificate of appreciation from JPAT(ODA-334)

Languages

Arabic dialect): Mother tongue -Arabic: Native Speaker -English: Excellent -French: Fair

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Professional Interpreters And General Services Co
Media Chinguity Group
Sahara Media Agency

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 Expected in 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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