Zead Abed
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Arabic Interpreter with proven success at Ethnic Interpreters & Translators, enhancing customer satisfaction through real-time interpretation and intercultural mediation. Expert in telephone and simultaneous interpreting, I facilitated communication in critical situations, ensuring confidentiality and legal compliance, while empowering non-English speakers to secure job opportunities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Arabic Interpreter
Ethnic Interpreters & Translators
03.2011 - Current
- Developed translated forms and educational materials for non-English speaking populations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing real-time interpretation services during business meetings and conferences.
- Collaborated closely with educational institutions to provide specialized language instruction tailored to specific learning needs of students or staff members.
- Promoted cultural understanding by sharing insights on local customs, traditions, and etiquette with foreign visitors or colleagues.
- Listened to, comprehended and translated oral or written communications from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Prepared non-English speaking individuals for job interviews, resulting in increased employment opportunities within the community.
Education
No Degree - Certificate 2 Security Officer
Simple Training Academy
Melbourne, VIC03-2025
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Metro College
Brisbane, QLD03-2015
High School Diploma -
Kirkuk Institute College
Kirkuk - Iraq07-1990
Skills
- Telephone interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Video remote interpreting
- Intercultural mediation
- Medical interpretation
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Arabic Interpreter
Ethnic Interpreters & Translators
03.2011 - Current
No Degree - Certificate 2 Security Officer
Simple Training Academy
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Metro College
High School Diploma -
Kirkuk Institute College
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