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Sara Mohamed Abdelhalim

Localization Engineer at Elocalize

Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Localization EngineerFull Time

    Elocalize

    Oct 2021 - Present -3 yrs, 8 months

    • Job Details:• Preparation, Analysis, and Post-processing of files for localization (Determine counts of files, words, and numbers of Graphics in the files). • Setup and maintain file structure for localization. • Set up and use localization tools. • Manage Translation Memory setup and standards for each client. • Communicate to project managers the processes associated with technology and tools. • Provide technical support for localization projects. • Responsible for assuring that localized product retains the same design, appearance, and functionality as the original source product and in accordance with client specifications. • Provide training and support to the production team on the localization tools used. • Report technical problems and provide solutions.
  • Localization Project ManagerFull Time

    All Localized

    May 2021 - Oct 2021 -5 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:- Managing localization projects from beginning to end, working closely with language specialists, localization engineers, internal business partners, and external vendors. - Developing project plans and workflows, managing time, budget, resources, and quality control. - Checking job requirements, verifying given instructions, and checking files upon receipt &on delivery. - Assigning the most suitable and available resources to a project making sure instructions are followed. - Run the necessary checks on target files before delivery. - Issuing the purchase orders to the assigned resource with the relevant data. - Updating the project records, sending POs to Finance. - Directing team’s deliveries to timelines and product quality, including responsiveness and professionalism towards both internal and external clients. - Leading project/client/business partner meetings and conference calls, including project kick-off meetings. - Preparing and maintaining project documentation. - Maintaining informative and professional communication with clients, resources, and colleagues.
  • Production coordinatorFull Time

    Hindawi Foundation

    Jul 2017 - Oct 2020 -3 yrs, 3 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:• Manage production teams: Markup - Arabic proofreading - Graphics. • process and review books before uploading them to the site or sending them to the print-house. • Manage any technical problems with teams. • Solve and test any problems in (PDF, Epub, KFX, Apps, add-in, website) with the IT department. • Coordinate with other teams to achieve the publishing plan. • Hire new members in production teams.
  • Final QC specialistFull Time

    Hindawi foundation

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2017 -4 yrs, 1 month

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:• Revise the book’s pdf (Cover, Copyright Page, Page Layout, Figures) and check its quality according to the Style guide and the checklist. • Add the ISBN & digital registration number in the Book. • Make Sure that the XML file is in the right format with no technical errors and fix any wrong formed Parts. • Check both book’s epub & KFX. • Send Feedback to the Layout and Markup member to Identify and avoid any existing or potential errors. • Work on any assigned special tasks.
  • Education

    • Mass Communication in PR & Advertising

      Cairo University (CU)

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 - 4 yr

    Skills

    • Microsoft Office
    • Adobe Indesign
    • Trados
    • MemoQ
    • Wordfast
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Project Management
    • illustrator
    • HTML language
    • XML language

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

      Coursera·2021
    • Boost the SEO Traffic with Perfectly Optimized Content- mini course

      Click minded·2021
    • Localization Essentials

      Udacity·2021
    • Digital Marketing - Nanodegree program - Advanced Track

      Udacity and The Egypt FWD program·2021
    • Front End Development Track

      1 Million Arab Coders initiative·2020
    • Digital Marketing - Nanodegree program - Professional Track

      Udacity and The Egypt FWD program·2020
    • Digital Marketing - Nanodegree program - challenger Track

      Udacity and The Egypt FWD program·2020
    • English for the Workplace

      EDRAAK Corporation (online education)·2020
    • Introduction of Maharat Min Google.

      Online Workshop·2020
    • Principles of Human Resource Management

      EDRAAK Corporation (online education)·2015
    • TOEFL ITP Certificate

      – AMIDEAST·2014
    • Organizational & Work Behaviors Workshop

      MBA-Egypt Cooperated with Hindawi Publishing Corporation·2013
    • Professional Graphic Diploma

      YAT Learning Centers·2010
    • Public Relations Dep.

      In The Eastern Company for smoking·2010
    • Public Relations Dep.

      In Cairo University·2010
    • Developing The Abilities of Youth

      Social Contract Center & Revive Consultings·2009
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