Farah I. Rashid

***** ********* *** • Sterling, VA 20164 • 703-***-****

acwpqw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Extremely knowledgeable Translator with a strong command over English, Arabic (read/write/speak) and 9 years’ hands-on experience with international clients.

Well versed in providing system-wide foreign language translation services in order to facilitate communication

Able to adhere to interpretation standards and conforming to code of ethics

Hands on experience in providing both written and oral translation and interpretation services between parties

Strong knowledge of business development.

Excellent experience in all areas of office administration, documentation, public relations and team working.

Knowledge in preparing business reports and presentations.

Good workflow and priority management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.

Fluent in Arabic and English languages.

SYNOPSIS OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Certified legal translator

Trained newly hired translators and interpreters in performing high quality work by following best practices

WORK EXPERIENCE

Legal Translator Assistant 2011 to Present

Confluent Law Group (formerly TRC)

Provide reliable and professional oral and written interpretation services with great deal of experience and variety to each translation services project, such as: legal, technical and financial;

Provided simultaneous verbal interpretation during meetings

Verify information from original text in order to ensure appropriate interpreting

Ensure that all written translations conform to the original text in terms of technicality and terminology

Listen carefully to conversations and provide verbatim interpretation

Discuss interpretation requirements with clients to ensure error free documents

Ensure that both content and style of statements in communicated effectively

Proofread end document and make any necessary changes

Ensure that the context of the language isn’t altered during interpretation

Ensure that all written interpretation material is filed appropriately

Prepare well researched and accurate documents and reports

Extensive direct contact with clients, including super major internet technology and telecommunications companies, US government contractor companies. oil service companies, financial institutions,

Assist in creating glossaries

Translator Executive Administrator 2006 to 2011

RTI International / USAID

Provided simultaneous verbal interpretation during national conferences, workshops and training sessions as required.

Provided support system for interpretation services

Ensured that all written interpretation material is filed appropriately

Assisted in proofreading translated materials

Took notes during oral interpretation and provided feedback

Interpreted a wide variety of business materials and activities including government legislations, technical documents.

Performed all the administrative/secretarial tasks including set up meetings and coordinate events and schedule appointments.

Determined the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, and Provide weekly and monthly project status reports to the Management.

Developed policies and procedures for the project team, also plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools such as work order forms, work performance forms and other related forms.

Served as liaison between staff and provincial governments, and acted as the point of contact for all provincial users to troubleshoot problems and determine source, and advice on appropriate action.

Administrative Coordinator Linguist Support 2006 to 2006

Siemens

Translated all required documents including manuals, memos, instructions, brochures and newsletters.

Provided and extended offering letters, contracts and products’ agreements.

Received, processed and interviewed employment applications.

Education:

Bachelor in Arts/ English Literature and Language 2001-2005

University of Baghdad, College of Arts Baghdad, IRAQ

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