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)