Arabic

SALIM MIZHER

**** ***** ******, ******** *******, NY 10598

PHONE 914-***-**** E-MAIL *********@*******.***

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A professional with extensive expertise in numerous dialects with ten years experience in Arabic language seeking opportunities for interpretation

LANGUAGES

Fluent in written and spoken Arabic, excellent knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African dialects

Working knowledge in French

Fluent in written and spoken English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arabic Interpreter, Optimal Phone Interpreters /Geneva Worldwide/ APA International Placement New York, Jun.2006 – Present

Excellent communication skills in a wide array of Arabic dialects from the Middle East and North African region:Modern Standard Arabic, Lebanese, Iraqi, Sudanese, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, Saudi, Emiratis, Qatari, Yemeni, Moroccan, Tunisian, Algerian, Kuwaiti, Omani, Bahraini, Libyan.

Conducted high volume phone interpretation on subjects related to medicine, law, Insurance and social services

Advanced knowledge of legal, medical terminology and ease of translation and interpretation to customers

Achieved high satisfaction at professional organizations resulting in strong client base

Provide services for on-site interpretation at various courts, schools and hospitals in NYC Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker/Keller Williams New York, Jan.2004 – May.2012

Arranged and coordinated open houses for residential sales

Developed close relationships with area realtors, boosting referral network and promotion of neighborhoods

Produced a steady flow of new sales leads through personal referrals from satisfied buyers/sellers

Coordinated property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursements of funds

Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, and legal requirements Production Manager/Sales, Marble America Corp. New Rochelle, NY, Feb.2002 – Jan.2012

Excellent knowledge about stone fabricating including granite, marble, limestone, onyx...

Consulted with clients on product selection and design services for construction and remodeling projects

Managed and delegated responsibilities of skilled team members to optimize resources

Proposed and implemented reformulation of product mix resulting in substantially increased sales revenue

Researched prices from multiple suppliers to find optimal sourcing of materials c

Developer, Construction Manager Lebanon, 1985 – 2002

Active involvement in development and construction of residential and commercial buildings

Developed and oversaw lease agreements, vendor contracts, and legal contracts with suppliers, customers, and partners

Oversaw the hiring and training of property managers, facilities staff, and architects

As a member of local municipality, coordinated and advised on infrastructure and public projects LICENSE

Licensed Real Estate Agent, New York New York, 2004

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