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French Translator

Location:
Kings County, NY
Posted:
July 10, 2017

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Resume:

Jean-Philippe M. Ahoua

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging, rewarding position in the translation field.

EDUCATION

State University of New York Binghamton Binghamton, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Comparative Literature May 2008

Minor: Translation Studies

Relevant Courses

XVIIth French Literature

Translation Workshop: Literary

Translation Workshop: Non Literary

Computer Assisted Translation

Division I Soccer, Full Scholarship recipient

EXPERIENCE

International Center for Not-For-Profit Law Brooklyn, NY

Translator August 2013 – Present

Provide translations of convention reports and draft legislation from French to English and English to French, for a firm intent on making a difference on the African continent and throughout the world.

United Nations New York, NY

Translator/Interpreter January 2009 – February 2009

Translated an NGO Declaration from English to French and provided simultaneous interpretation for the Commission meeting. Presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the NGO Committee for Social Development for translation services rendered.

Tavern on the Green New York, NY

Bartender May 2016 – Present

Work with a team of seasoned hospitality industry personnel, to provide an elevated level of service to a customer base made up of locals and tourists alike, in a famed New York institution.

Berry Park / Northern Territory Brooklyn, NY

Bartender January 2012 – May 2016

Offered top quality service with a smile to customers in a casual, respectable beer garden. Provided a unique experience for diners, essential in building a repeat customer base.

Dream Downtown/TAO Group New York, NY

Bartender May 2011 – January 2012

Offered customers high-quality hospitality in a trendy, high-volume establishment. Worked in partnership with other employees within the hotel to provide patrons with a seamless agreeable experience.

Flea Market Café New York, NY

Bartender October 2009 – May 2011

Worked full time to provide patrons with fast, friendly service in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Utilized bilingual knowledge to interact with prevalent French-speaking clientele.

SugarLounge Brooklyn, NY

Bartender/Server September 2008 – October 2009

Performed all the functions associated with those of a bartender. Supervised wait staff of a dozen employees. Responsible for end-of-day accounts. Conducted interviews for potential hires and assisted in daily management of operations.

SKILLS

Languages: Native French Speaker, Fluent in English

Software: Trados, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

American Translators Association certified (French-English, English-French)



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