Ameen Ali
Mount Druitt
Summary
English Focused Translator with a highly developed understanding of [Arabic] language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings. Over more than [Twenty] years of related expertise.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance English=Arabic Translator
Self Employed Writer
05.2009 - Current
- Translated banking, economic research and legal documents.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
Freelance Translator
Self Employed Writer
03.2002 - 04.2009
- Translated regular and technical documents and periodical reports from [English] to [Arabic] for Sudanese Standards & Metrology Organisation (SSMO).
- Translated documents and reports for a host of companies and businesses.
Senior Translator
The National Commercial Bank
05.1990 - 01.2002
- Translated documents from [English] to [Arabic] and from [Arabic] to [English].
- Translated annual and periodical reports of NCB.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
Translator
US Geological Survey Mission (USGS-SA)
04.1988 - 01.1990
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
Translator
Wormald Kopper Schmidit Co.
06.1981 - 03.1988
- Translated documents from [English] to [Arabic] & from [Arabic} to [English].
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking workers and others.
Research & Planning Officer
Sudanese Seaports Authority
03.1978 - 02.1981
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Education
Advanced Course Diploma - Management Analysis
The Royal Administration
London UK10.1979
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Statistics
University of Khartoum
Khartoum Sudan08.1977
Skills
- Editing Skills
- Compile Technical Terms
- Legal Translation
- Research
- Good command of Microsoft Office
Timeline
Freelance English=Arabic Translator
Self Employed Writer
05.2009 - Current
Freelance Translator
Self Employed Writer
03.2002 - 04.2009
Senior Translator
The National Commercial Bank
05.1990 - 01.2002
Translator
US Geological Survey Mission (USGS-SA)
04.1988 - 01.1990
Translator
Wormald Kopper Schmidit Co.
06.1981 - 03.1988
Research & Planning Officer
Sudanese Seaports Authority
03.1978 - 02.1981
Advanced Course Diploma - Management Analysis
The Royal Administration
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Statistics
University of Khartoum
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