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Fady Joseph Ayad

Senior Translation Specialist at The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt (NTRA)

Hadayek October, Giza, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Senior Translation SpecialistFull Time

    The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt (NTRA)

    Apr 2021 - Present -4 yrs, 3 months

    Egypt , Giza

    • Job Details:• Read given material and research industry-specific terminology • Translate documents of press releases, news, events and conferences • Translate and proofread any other relevant documents and instruments (e.g. contracts, memorandums of understanding and agreements). • Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone. • Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy. • Follow up with internal team members to ensure translation meets their needs. • Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure).
  • Senior TranslatorFull Time

    FeedBack Middle East

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2021 -10 yrs, 2 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:- Translate documents of market research studies, from English into Arabic and vice versa. - Proofread the documents translated by other team members, to ensure high quality. - Evaluate and proofread the work done by other team members as well as submit regular reports to the senior management, regarding the amount and status of work carried out by other members of department, by the end of each month. - Conduct simultaneous translation for market research focus groups or in depth interviews, whenever necessary. - Carry out regular evaluation for performance and achievements. - Manage Transcription Unit, communicate with free-lancers and handle their due payments.
  • Junior TranslatorFull Time

    FeedBack Middle East

    Dec 2007 - Jan 2011 -3 yrs, 1 month

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:- Translate market research documents from English into Arabic and vice-versa. - Get familiar with project contents prior to start translating. - Help and Documentation: Translate and review, proofread and enter proofreader’s corrections. - Maintain terminology databases and translation memories - Create projects’ wrap-up reports. - Assist employees of senior grade in conducting simultaneous translation.
  • Customer Service ExecutiveFull Time

    Bluhut for Trade and Distribution

    Jun 2006 - Aug 2007 -1 yr, 2 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:- Answer the incoming calls of customers, handle their complaints and inquiries as well as follow up on their orders. - Help customers going through the company’s website with data entry duties, whenever necessary. - Maintain good business relationship with customers of major corporations such as HSBC, Orascom, Travco and many other blue chip organizations.
  • Education

    • BA in English Language

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 - 4 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      The Egyptian International School

      Jan 2001 

    Activities

    • Translator and Editor at Arab-West Report Office

      Volunteering

      Jul 2005 - Oct 2006 -1 yr, 3 months

    Skills

    • Translation/Editing
    • MS Word
    • Market Research
    • MS Excel
    • Microsoft Powerpoint
    • Translation Software tools
    • Journalism/ Publishing
    • Logistics

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Translation and Interpretation Certificate

      AUC·2020
    • Marketing

      The American Chamber in Cairo·2010
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