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Arabic Linguist

Location:
Dublin, CA
Posted:
June 16, 2018

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WIAM KANAFANY

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a localization/translation opportunity that would enable me to reflect perfectly my inherent affection for both languages English and Arabic.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

I am capable of delivering ideas in both languages English and Arabic professionally and artistically. I am known for challenging myself and working under pressure. I am a perfectionist who has an eye for details.

EXPERIENCE

Netflix

May 2015 – Present

QA, Review, Localize original content.

Apple

Jan 2015 – April 2015

Linguistic and functional testing and localization of localized products.

ENGLISH/ ARABIC, ARABIC/ ENGLISH TRANSLATOR AT TANWEER STUDIO

2000- 2011

The translated texts included documentaries, movies, TV series, films for channels like Dubai TV, MBC and Al Jazeera

TRANSLATOR FOR TOSHIBA, SYRIA

2000 - 2008

The translation services included catalogues for home electrical appliances2006

INTERPRETER AT UNIVERSITIES OPEN HOUSES

2006 - 2011

On the spot interpreter for universities’ open houses and seminars

EDUCATION

LOCALIZATIN ESSENTIALS COURSE AT UDACITY

2018

Hands on CAT Tool, Post Editing, Reviewing, QA and other localization essentials.

AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER OF DAMASCUS, SYRIA

1996 -2000

Advanced reading and writing, advanced translation, advanced conversation, TOFEL preparation.

Department of English Literature, Damascus University

1996 -2000

Bachelor Degree in English literature

FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER OF DAMASCUS, SYRIA

1995 -1998

Certificate of DELF (Diplome D’etude en Langue Française)



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