Arabic

Alex J. Moses

*** *. ********* **. *** Castle, Pa. 16105

Phone Number: 724-***-**** E-mail: **.******@*****.***

Objective: I am looking to prove my translation abilities and to secure a

job as an Arabic Translator.

Education

New York University (Online) Expected Graduation Date: December 2015

. Candidate for Arabic Translation Certificate.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Graduated: May, 2014

. B.S. in History

Relevant Coursework

Language and Culture: Arabic I, Arabic II, Arabic III, Arabic IV, Arabic in

Daily Life, Prep/Arabic Proficiency Exam, Arabic Translation

Achievements

. Passed Arabic/English entrance translation exam for New York

University (May 2014)

. Provided quality translations for classwork

Experience and Special Projects

September 2009 - Present

Language Exchange Program, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

. Organized and led language exchange program between native English and

Arabic speakers, and improved academic and practical language skills

for both parties.

. Constructed a social media site to serve as a communication tool for

Arabic class. Page was designed to be an information and resource-

sharing study aid outside of class. (October-December 2012)

. Worked as part of a team to create and deliver a promotional video for

Arabic class at IUP.

Related Skills/Abilities

. Proven abilities to translate complex materials from Arabic into

English (Legal, News Articles, Documents)

. Experience using CAT (Computer Assisted Translation)

. Effectively communicate through spoken dialects of Levant countries

. Summarize, gist, translate

. Writing, researching, analyzing

Work Experience

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

Arabic Tutor, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH

. Tutoring students in written and spoken Arabic

. Assisting the primary instructor with teaching and grading

. Ensuring that students understand assignment details

May 2012 - Aug 2013

Maintenance Staff, New Castle Country Club, New Castle, PA

. Mowed grass around golfing greens, removed debris and potentially

hazardous items

. Flattened greens using heavy machinery for golfers to smoothly putt

Feb 2010-Aug 2011

Sales Associate, Banana Republic Outlet, Grove City, PA

. Greeted customers and shared information on sales and promotions

. Assisted customers with locating sizes and styles

. Maintained appearance of assigned area of store

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