Curriculum Vitae SAAD AHMED English to Arabic Translator & Editor

PERSONAL INFORMATION SAAD AHMED

Al-Mansourya – Monsha't Al-Qanatir, Giza, 12962, Egypt
(+20) 37827447 (+20) 1093473285
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-ahmed-ar-transltor/ https://www.proz.com/translator/1324387
Skype:efficient.translator

JOB APPLIED FOR English-to-Arabic Translator & Reviewer

WORK EXPERIENCE

10 June 2013 – Present Freelance Translator & Reviewer

Self-Employed, Giza (Egypt)
PRESTO – Překladatelské Centrum s.r.o. – Prague 1, Czech Republic (www.presto.cz)
TRANSHOME Translation Services – El Mohandseen, Giza - Egypt (www.thetranshome.com)
Refaa Translation & Training – Nasr city, Cairo - Egypt ([email protected])
TRUST Translations – Nasr city, Cairo - Egypt (www.trusttranslations.net)
Global Translation Team Co., Ltd. – Pathumthani - Thailand, 12120 (www.gttm-translation.com)
Yamani Translation Centre (YTC) – Obbour city, Cairo - Egypt ( www.yamani-translation.com)
H.B. Translation Services – Parktown, Johannesburg - 2193 (www.translations.co.za/)

Sample Projects Completed

– [International Organizations] 30K words UNHCR ATDLP bank of questions (Memsource)
– [International Organizations] 42K words WFP Facilitators' Guide (Respect Each Other) (Memsource)
– [International Organizations] 50K words UNHCR Immigration Detention Monitoring Learning Programme
(Memsource)
– [International Organizations] 32K words Executive Summary of UNHCR’s Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
2014-2016 report (MS Office Word)
– [International Organizations] 32K words UNHCR Monitors' Guide for Sexual and gender-based violence
(Memsource)
– [Mechanical Engineering] 100K words MAZAYA Qatar Real Estate Development Q.S.C Materials final
inventory (SDL Trados 2007)
– [Technical] 13K words JAHEZIYA Safety Vocational Training Programme Manual (MS Office Word 2010)
– [Automotive] 10K words G70 video-interactive AR text translation (MS Excel 2010)
– [Technical] 17K words KONE Elevator Installation Safety manual (MS Office Word 2010)
– [Finance] 18K words Updated Resettlement Policy Framework for Greater Cairo Metro Line No. 4 -
Phase 1 ( SDL Trados 2011)
– [Game Localization] 9K words Warhammer 40,000 & CSR Racing 2 Computer Games (MemoQ)
– [Software Localization] 12K words Third Party Website Privacy & Security Software (SDL Trados 2015)
01 February 2020 – Present Full-time Reviewer
Lingo Soft – Haram, Giza – Egypt (www.lingo-soft.com/)
 Revise and review the translation output of junior and senior translators
 Perform error-free one-shot translation, QA and LSO tasks whenever needed
 Assess and monitor team quality provision and prepare LQA sheets for team members upon
delivery
 Update and maintain project reference materials such as TMs, style guide, and glossary
 Responsible for the team development by means of regular meetings for knowledge transfer and
feedback provision
 Effectively receive, answer and raise team queries and reply to client's feedback
01 May 2019 – 31 January 2020 Full-time Senior Translator
Saudisoft – Egypt – El Mohandseen, Giza – Egypt (www.saudisoft.com)

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 Curriculum Vitae SAAD AHMED English to Arabic Translator & Proofreader

 Translating and editing in the following fields: Information Technology, Business, Commerce and
Finance, and Software & App Localization.
 Compiling terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms.
 Supervised training and assessment of new comers
01 February 2015 – 31 March Full-time Senior Translator & Editor
2016 Granada Translation Services – El Mohandseen, Giza – Egypt ([email protected])
 Translated and edited more than 600,000 words in the following fields: Law, Technology &
Engineering, Petroleum, Telecommunication, Insurance, and Finance.
 Compiled terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms.
 Supervised training and assessment of new comers.
07 January 2013 – 31 January Full-time Translator & Editor
2015 Translation Deals LTD – El Mohandseen, Giza - Egypt (www.translation-deals.com)
 Translated and edited more than 1,800,000 words in the following fields: Law, Technology &
Engineering, Automotive, Logistics & Shipping, Telecommunication, Insurance, Travel & Tourism.
 Compiled terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms.
 Supervised training and assessment of new comers

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

September 2006 – August 2010 B.A. in Translation and Simultaneous Interpreting EQF Level 6
Faculty of Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University, Cairo (Egypt)
 Linguistics; Essay & Article Writing; Pronunciation; Conversation
 English Literature; Poetry; Novel; Short Storey; Drama
 Written Translation; Oral, At-sight, Consecutive, and Simultaneous Interpretation
 Civilization; Cross-cultural Communication; Islamic History
January 2019 – April 2019 ICDL Certificate of Achievement EQF Level 5
ICDL Arabia™, Cairo (Egypt)
 Standard Modules: ICT; Computer Essentials; Online Essentials; MS Word Processing; MS
Spreadsheets; MS Presentation; Using Database
January 2019 – February 2019 Certificate of Completion of Legal and International Organizations
Translation Training Course
Middle East News Agency (MENA), Cairo (Egypt)
 Legal Translation; UN Translation
9 March 2019 Certificate of Completion of How to Incorporate a Company in Egypt
Workshop
Achievess Academy, California 92805 (USA)
 Types of Companies in Egypt; Procedures of Incorporation; Latest Amendments to Companies Law
No. 159 of 1981; Company’s Legal Status; Requirements of Incorporation; Documents Received
after Company's Incorporation
7–11 May 2017 Certificate of Achievement of Legal Translators Qualification
Training Course
Sabra Legal Training Institute, Giza (Egypt)
 Legal Translation; Legal Drafting Essentials; Companies Incorporation Terms
July 2017 – August 2017 Certificate of Attendance of Translation Career Roadmap Training
Course
AUC School of Continuing Education, The Greek Campus, Cairo (Egypt)
 Internet Searching Skills, CAT Tools & Marketing skills for Translators
 Maximizing Productivity in Translation; Risk Management For Freelance Translators

PERSONAL SKILLS
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Mother tongue(s) Arabic

Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production

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English C1 C1 C1 C2 C1

French A1 A1 A1 A1 A1

Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Communication skills  Excellent verbal and written communication skills gained through my experience as a Customer
Care Agent

Organisational / managerial skills  Excellent planning and organizational skills

 Ability to work under reasonable pressure and tight deadlines
 knowledgeable, punctual, ambitious, and fast learner

Job-related skills  Excellent Project and Time Management skills

 Excellent quality control of the overall Translation process
 Excellent command of Computer Assisted Translation tools ( SDL Trados; MemoQ; WordFast;
Translation Workspace; Idiom Workbench; Memsource; Smart-Cat; MateCat; Xbench)
 Good command of Subtitling and Transcription Software: Subtitle Edit
 Sound knowledge of text translation techniques, practices and theories.
 Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high quality work
and projecting a positive attitude.
 Proficiency in using available terminology and relevant software including voice recognition,
glossaries and translation memory tools.
 Familiarity with the translation of mega projects, and ability to apply the appropriate methodology
when the work necessitates team working, in order to maintain consistency and readability.
 Well-versed in the translation of projects that require compliance with certain terminologies such as
educational, localization and scientific materials

Computer skills  Excellent command of Microsoft Office™ tools (2007 & 2010)
 Good command of Adobe Acrobat & Reader; ABBYY PDF Transformer; WinRAR; Babylon; Antivirus
Software
 Excellent Typing & Internet searching skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Publications  UNESCO Beirut Office CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Presentations  English to Arabic translation for Contents of UNESCO SDG 4 Web Portal.
Projects  Proz.com Certified Professional Translator
Conferences  Volunteer Translator with Translators Without Borders & UNV Online Volunteering Service
Published Translations:
Seminars
 http://education2030-arab-states.org/Home/Infocus/15
Honours and awards
 http://education2030-arab-states.org/Home/NewsDetail/41
Memberships  http://education2030-arab-states.org/Home/NewsDetail/34
References  http://education2030-arab-states.org/Home/NewsDetail/36

REFRENCES

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Ms. Anna Šteflová, M.A.

EU Translations Department
PRESTO – PŘEKLADATELSKÉ CENTRUM s.r.o
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +420225000661
www.presto.cz

Mr. Arthorn Sornsamdaeng (Tony)

Global Translation Team Co., Ltd.
Tel. 087-716-5807
Email: [email protected]
Skype: arthorn.sornsamdaeng
www.gttm-translation.com

Ms. Langqi Zhao

UNESCO Office in Beirut
Regional Bureau for Education in the Arab States
Cite Sportive Avenue
P.O.Box: 1105244, Beirut-Lebanon
Tel: +961 -1850013/4/5 ext. 115
www.unesco.org/new/en/beirut

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