Seydou Wane
Tucson, AZ
********@*****.*** - (520-***-**-**
Versatile, diverse, and resourceful Translator, Interpreter, Freelancer, Teleconference Operator, Writer/Editor
and Teacher with experience in Teaching French and Arabic Literature, Islamic Studies, English as a Second
Language (ESL), Tutoring, Telecommuting, Role Playing with the U.S Military Academy's Cadet, Maxwell air
force Base, Peace Corps, UNICEF, Human Rights Advocacy, Regional Programs Rights, Country, Resources
group, Recruiting, Freelancing Writing/Editing, Management and Customer Service Professional. Extensive
experience in interpreting and translating legal and medical documentation, demonstrating an understanding
of the cultures of both the source and target languages in order to adapt the translations appropriately. A
dedicated teacher with the ability to effectively manage a classroom with strategies designed to keep students
focused and engaged.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Diplomatic Language Services - Arlington, VA - 2012 to Present
Diplomatic Language Services - Arlington, VA - 2012 to Present
CERTIFIED/LICENSED
Diplomatic Language Services - Tucson, AZ - 2012 to Present
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Diplomatic Language Services - Arlington, VA - 2010 to Present
United States Military Academy's Cadet
West Point, NY - 2009 to Present
Manager
Boston, MA - 1999 to Present
from Islamic Republic of Mauritania and Boston, Massachusetts in 2008
MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE & EXPERIENCE HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY
Manager
Shell - Boston, MA - 2008 to 2009
in a very busy, fast-paced retail location, effectively and efficiently delegating tasks in a positive team focused
workplace.
- Ensured that all products were displayed properly, restocked as necessary, and remained dust free to
maximize retail awareness.
- Compiled and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly sales numbers and effectively communicated performance
through comprehensive reporting.
Assistant Case Manager
World Refugees and Human Rights Organization - Philadelphia, PA - 2007 to 2007
to 2007
- Provided legal translations and interpretation and served as an advocate to international refugees seeking
human rights.
- Arranged housing, health care and social services for refugees.
- Prepared and presented annual reports.
Arabic and French Language Literature Teacher
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA - 2005 to 2007
Arabic and French Language Literature Teacher
Community College of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA - 2005 to 2006
Arabic and French Language Literature Teacher
Arabic & French Literature Teacher
High School grades - Brookline, MA - 1999 to 2001
Peace Corps Volunteer
UNICEF, Nouakchott, Mauritania - 1998 to 2000
Taught Arabic, French and African Dialects, and provided weekend tours for visitors.
Case Manager
UNICEF, Nouakchott, Mauritania - 1997 to 2000
Determined medical eligibility for children's health services.
- Attended court and administrative review hearings to provide interpretation and translation services.
- Identified needs and collaborated with health care organizations to provide a network of resources and referral
services to families.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's in Arabic and French Literature and Linguistics
University of Massachusetts in Boston - Boston, MA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, e-mail and navigating the Internet
LANGUAGES
English, Arabic, French, and African dialects including Fulani, Pulaar, Hassaniya, Fulfulde, Iraqi Arabic,
Egyptian Arabic and Arabic dialects from all the Arabic Countries.
TRANSLATING & INTERPRETATIONS SKILLS
- Produce clear and readable translations of medical and legal documents that accurately structure and
essence of the source text.
- Provide interpretation and translation services over the phone between judges, lawyers, doctors, patients,
students, refugees and social workers.
- Translate contracts and agreements, court documentation and government regulations using comprehensive
knowledge and command of legal terminology.
- Interpret and translate medical procedure instructions, introductions to new medical products, medical
brochures, and medical pamphlets with a broad command of medical terminology.
- Address issues of equivalence, terminology, stylistic differences, and ambiguity in the source language to
provide accurate translations.
- Translate to the target language taking variations of the source and target languages into consideration.
TRANSLATING and INTERPRETATIONS EXPERIENCE
Freelance Translator and Interpreter
American Translation Partners, Inc. Boston, Massachusetts (2008 - present)
Alliance Business Translations, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee (2009 - present)
Language Fusion LLC Vancouver, Washington (2008 to present)
Language People, Inc. Santa Rosa California (2008 - present)
Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (2008 - present)
CTS Language Link, Inc. Vancouver, Washington (2008 - present)
Pyramid, Builders & Associates, Inc. Boston, Massachusetts (2008 - 2010)
Asian Immigration Law Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2003 - 2005)
Legal Interpreting Services, Inc. Brooklyn, New York (2010-Present)
International Interpreters, Inc. Bronx, New York (2010-Present)
Role Player with US Military Academy's Cadet, West Point, New York, (2009-Present)
Maxwell air force Base US Academic's Cadet, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (2010-Present)
Diplomatic Language Services, Inc. in Arlington, Virginia State (2010- Present)
Bruce International, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio, (2011-present)
International Interpreters, Inc. New York, New York (2012- Present)
AVAZA Language Services Corp. in Nashville, TN (2012-Present)
DICTYON Language Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA (2012-Present)
American Language Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA (2012-Present)
CRACOM International, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona (2012-Present)
Multi Lingual Solutions, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland (2012-Present)