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Waleed Jameel

Translator and Editor at Self-employed

Sharqia, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Lecturer and Translator

    Al-Azhar Mosque

    Oct 2017 - May 2019 -1 yr, 7 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Develop, translate and lecture the curriculum of Islamic studies in English (Qur'anic exegesis, prophetic traditions, history of Islamic law, rules of recitation and prophet's biography). Translate the education system, subjects, schedules, timetables and all related materials and correspondence. Conduct simultaneous interpretation whenever needed.
  • Translator and Editor

    Self-employed

    Jan 2013 - Present -12 yrs, 5 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Translate, edit, review and proofread several materials, including product catalogs, marketing documents, press releases, blog posts, videos, user manuals, tutorials, project proposals, website content, flyers, etc. Review/proofread translations done by other in-house and freelance translators. Prepare evaluation sheets & reports for translators. Prepare & assemble specialized terminology to be used in translations. Use CAT tools (Trados) for translation consistency and consolidation. Receive, respond and implement feedback. Provide consultancy advice on translation with due requirements analysis. Develop translation style guides as per client requirements. Adopt ethical codes to protect data or information. Lead translation and editing teams to ensure compliance with adopted policies and style books. Perform other tasks as required by management, including transcription, transcreation and transliteration.
  • Translation Advisor

    Board of Investment

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 -4 yrs

    Mauritius

    • Job Details:Provide Arabic<>English translation of investment-related documents. Provide Arabic<>English interpretation in official conferences and events. Develop and manage content for investment promotional campaigns. Help facilitate investment opportunities for Arab investors. Develop translation style book and terminology list.
  • Arabic Language Consultant

    Ministry of Education

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2009 -6 yrs

    Mauritius

    • Job Details:Provide Arabic<>English translation of education-related documents. Provide Arabic<>English interpretation in official meetings and events. Develop and manage content for Arabic curriculum in primary education. Organize training workshops for Arabic teachers, trainees and inspectors. Prepare and present Arabic TV programs for Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. Provide translation and interpretation for the Islamic Cultural Center’s events and correspondence both in Mauritius and abroad.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Languages and Translation

      Al-Azhar University

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 - 5 yr

    Skills

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    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent
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