DINAH SAAD Translator/Interpreter

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Mahwah, NJ 07430 e-mail: ac639g@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE:

Dynamic with strong communication skills, mastering English and various Arabic dialects, including Egyptian Arabic and modern standard Arabic.

Acquired academic experience in writing and communicating in Russian language. Medical interpreter for North American and UK hospitals as well as welfare offices. Translator for immigration documents and Interpreter for asylum seekers. Egyptologist with nine years of experience in lecturing and interpreting to special interest groups, tourist groups and international students at Egypt’s archaeological and historical sites.

Gained in depth knowledge and experience in translation in a variety of fields such as law, medical, business, archaeology and art. Provided invaluable support as a cultural facilitator. Possess in depth knowledge of Egypt’s ancient history and have translated Arabic documents and newspaper extracts on Ancient Egypt while working at international museums such as the Royal Ontario Museum.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Language Service Associates (LSA) & Language Line Solutions (LLS) 02/ 2014 - Present Arabic Interpreter

I have acquired over 5500 hours of interpretation experience as an Arabic/English telephonic and face-to-face interpreter. Primarily involved in interpretation for immigration courts, border patrol (ICE) and compensation cases as well as, social services appointments between clients and the LEP across the US, Canada and the UK. In addition, I provide interpretation for hospitals such as Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, doctors and dentists’ offices.

Translator 09/ 2013 - Present

Translating immigration and asylum documents for members of the Egyptian Coptic church Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario, Canada 02/2004 – 09/2004 Exhibit Facilitator

Worked as an Exhibit Facilitator and Lecturer at the museum Translated Arabic documents and newspaper extracts on Ancient Egypt, in addition to conducting a documentary in Arabic for a Lebanese television station in Canada Translator / Interpreter and Egyptologist 09/1995 – 09/2003 Translated from Arabic to English a book on Ancient Egyptian Art Conducting lectures in English at Egyptian Museums and archaeological sites throughout Egypt to interest groups from various backgrounds and nationalities

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Bachelor’s degree in Ancient Egyptian History and Tourism – Cairo, Egypt Diploma in Egyptology from – Cairo, Egypt

General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) London University, UK SPECIAL SKILLS

I have traveled extensively worldwide and possess thorough knowledge of various cultures while having had the privilege of graduating from an Egyptian university and attending international American Schools throughout childhood.