Translator, Interpreter, communicator, content creator, facilitator

Noura Najy E. Attia

Salmiya – Kuwait.

Mobile:[+965-********] E-mail:[********.**@*****.***]

Personal Profile

DATE OF BIRTH

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MARITAL STATUS

Single

RESIDENCY

Valid Kuwaiti Transferable Visa Article 18

DRIVING LICENCE

Kuwaiti Driving License - Renewable

RELOCATION

Flexible / willing to relocate

LINKEDIN PROFILE

Linkedin.com/in/noura-moussa-00b60982

Professional Achievements & Accreditations

Licensed Translator and interpreter (En-AR, Ar-En)

Officially Accredited / Enlisted Translator and Interpreter / Service provider for:

oMintel Group Ltd. – UK (Additional services provided include Copywriter, mystery shopper, marketing & analysis reports & surveys writer).

oLOC Team Language Services, Barcelona, Spain.

oTransPerfect, New York, USA.

oAPI (Arab Planning Institute) Kuwait.

oKWA (Kuwait Water Association)

oEAEA (European Arab Environmental Association) - Kuwait Office.

oMinistry of Foreign Affairs - Department of Protocol (as liaised escort translator / meetings and conferences translator and interpreter)

oAkaz Capital Consultancy & Training, Kuwait

oBarayeh Salem Project Salmiya, Kuwait

oECI (Educational Consultants International) Organization, USA

oSfera Studios International (Online Subtitling Projects www.sferastudios.com)

oVarious Embassies in Kuwait including the Embassy of Poland, Holland, Guyana, Sudan, & Egypt.

oLocal Entrepreneur alliance freelance collaborator (services include events ideas proposals & techniques of planning & management, business development & planning consultant & administration advisor, marketing campaigns, content writing).

Qualified and selected as US Department of State “English Access Micro scholarship Program” coordinator and supervisor for the 13-15 age group providers in Kuwait.

Acquired Merit Of Appreciation For Achieving Top A+ in the Evaluation of New English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Trainer from the Ministry of Education Kuwait 2006-2007

Successfully Supervised and Completed the Provision of Medical Equipment and Devices, as the Project Manager of the Sub- Agent for the UNDP Project of Fully Furnishing and Establishing Sulaimaniyah Hospital in Iraq 2012.

Active volunteer and participant in different NGOs in Kuwait such as KWA and EAEA.

Education

[2006] [Double-Major: Holder of BA and Bachelor Degree in Education & Literature - English Language Major] - Kuwait University. & PAAET - Kuwait.

[2001] [IGCSE] International General Secondary Certificate of Education from Cambridge University, UK.

[2007] [ICDL] Certificate (International Computer Driving License)

[2007] [TKT - Teacher's Knowledge Test]

Cambridge University – U.K. / AUK – Kuwait.

[2008-2014] Completed several courses and attended various seminars, forums and work-shops for linguistics, live interpretation skills, translation, communications, and editing and writing skills, mainly in Kuwait University CEC and AUK (American University of Kuwait) as well as personal development, women empowerment, human development and Human Sciences workshops, seminars, courses, lectures and key-talks online.

Professional Experience

[April 2017 – Current] Freelance Translator, Interpreter, and Copywriter.

Providing professional high standard services, including but not limited to translation, interpretation, analysis and forecast, projects preparations, applications, set-up, documentation and facilitation, communication, proof-reading, editing, copywriting and content writing, for various organisations, firms, entities, embassies, committees, translation bureaus, and publishing and subtitling groups. Some of most expedient examples of seminars, workshops, forums, events and projects I have worked on and participated in recently include the following:

●Event Organizer and Preparatory Committee Member of several local & regional institutions including Generations Institute, KWA (Kuwait Water Association) and European Arab Environmental Association for current and upcoming projects, seminars, conferences, forums, workshops and press releases. Main duty is coordination, correspondence, public affairs, and content writing and copywriting.

●Remote Interpreter & Content Translator for WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Workshops & Seminars held for MENA & GCC regions in 2022-2024 for IPOS (Intellectual Property Office of Singapore), PRV (Swedish Intellectual Property Office), EIPS (Emirates Intellectual Property Services), and Kuwait WIPO Office at the National Library of Kuwait.

●Personal Interpreter to H.E. Ambassador of the USA at Al-Shaheed Park, ACCESS Program Opening Ceremony, Nov. 2016.

●Content Writer and copywriter / proofreading of Bilbayt.com project start-up, pre-launch 2017.

●Personal Interpreter to H.E. Ambassador of Holland (The Netherlands) at API Shuwaikh, Kuwait, during opening ceremony of Groasis Technology Sustainable Agriculture Introduction in Kuwait, Oct. 2017

●Event Organiser member, Live translator and Interpreter of the International Program on Sustainable Agriculture using Water Boxes Conference, under KWA, API, and KFAS, held in API Shuwaikh on 23-25th October 2017.

● Live translator and Interpreter of Household Budget First Forum organised by ICC Kuwait in Salwa Sabah Al-Ahmad Hall – Marina Hotel on 21-22 November 2017.

●Live translator and Interpreter of ‘Understanding Illicit Trade Across GCC’ Symposium organised by Akaz Capital Group held for Kuwait Customs Authority, Shuwaikh in November 2017.

●Live translator and Interpreter of ‘The 1st Kuwait Professional Ethics Forum’ held by KPA (Kuwait Banking Association) in Salwa Sabah Al-Ahmad Hall on 4th December 2017.

●Live translator and Interpreter of ‘GCC Symposium on Teachers Preparation & Qualification’ in Kuwait of RCQE on 31st January 2018.

●Live translator and Interpreter of ‘Protection of Witnesses and Reporting Persons Workshop’ of UNODC & Nazaha (Kuwait Anti Corruption Authority) 5-6 March 2018.

●Live translator & Interpreter of «Workshop of Trade Facilitation Agreement of WTO» held by Kuwait Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with WTO (World Trade Organisation) held in KCC premises on 25-26 April 2018.

●Live Translator & Interpreter of «Kuwait VAT Conference» of ‘Gulf Economic Association» held in The Palms Beach Hotel, Naseema Hall on 1-3 May 2018.

●Live Interpreter for «Progress of Arab Economies in an Increasingly Challenging World» lecture by Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin Senior Vice President of World Bank Group held at API (Arab Planning Institute) on 01/05/2018.

●Live translator and Interpreter of «Fintech – Second Edition» ‘Kuwait Financial Technology / FinTech Conference & Exhibition’ at the Palms Beach Hotel, Kuwait : 23-25 October 2018.

●Live translator and Interpreter for Cyprus Kuwait Business Association, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry «Exploring Business Opportunities in Kuwait and Cyprus» Conference held in Sheraton Kuwait Hotel, 25 November 2018.

●Translator and Live Interpreter for «AACE Kuwait Conference 2018» of KPC & KPMS held in JW Marriott Kuwait, 27-29 November 2018.

●Translator and Live Interpreter for «MILCIS KWT 2019: Kuwait Military Communications and Information Systems Conference and Exhibition» held in Radisson Blu Kuwait, 29-30 January 2019.

●Interpreter for KFAS, Ministry of Media and Youth Affairs, and INOCPT (International Organization for Child Protection) «Kuwait’s First Forum & Conference of Child Social, Emotional and Educational Protection» held at KFAS, 12-14 February 2019.

●Translator and Interpreter for Kuwait GRC Forum2019 and Central Agency for Information Technology «The 2nd Kuwait IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Forum» held in Four Seasons Hotel, 05-07 March 2019.

●Live translator and interpreter for CISI and Capital Markets Authority’s Professional Qualifications Program for Registered Employment Positions» and Public Awareness Seminar throughout April 2019.

●Live translator and Interpreter for Kuwait Society for Engineers “Sustainable Infrastructure Conference” held in JW Marriott Hotel, 24-25 April 2019.

●Translator and Interpreter for INOCPT and Kuwait Government First Joint Forum on «Crime and Sustainable Development ... Challenges and Solutions» held at API, 29*30 April 2019.

●Live translator and Interpreter for Chris Nel «Modelling The Way Branding Lecture» held in Jumeirah Hotel, 3 September 2019.

●Interpreter for CELEMI Enterprise «Stay Ahead in a Changing World Workshop» held in Jumeirah Hotel, 24-25 September 2019.

●Interpreter for «KIU EXPO 2019 Bridges Conference» held by Kuwait Industries Union in Four Seasons Hotel, 8 December 2019.

●Interpreter for Boursa Kuwait «MSCI Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Indexes Conference» held in JW Marriott, 22 January 2020.

●Translator and Interpreter for KCST and Journey Enterprise «Entrepreneurs Forum: SME Journey Workshops and Conference» held in Kuwait College of Science and Technology, 1-3 February 2020.

●Translator and Interpreter for KFAS, Ministry of Media and Youth Affairs, and INOCPT (International Organization for Child Protection) «Kuwait’s Second Forum & Conference of Child Care and Protection: Focus on Theoretical and Applicable Vision for those in Refuge Areas» held at KFAS, 11-13 February 2020.

●Live translator and Interpreter for Kuwait Society for Engineers “Sustainable Infrastructure Conference” held in KSEKWT, 23-24 April 2020.

●Live Interpreter for KBA and UAB «Digital Banking Conference» held in Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 13-14 November 2022.

●Live Interpreter for KALD (Kuwait Association for Learning Differences «Annual Educators Dinner Program» held in Marina Hotel, 21 November 2022.

●Translator and Interpreter for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Development Workshop by NSDD for Kuwait Customs in collaboration with KISER held in Kuwait Customs depots & various locations, 4-8 December 2022.

●Translator and Interpreter for the Ministry of Information - EU Joint Workshop on "Strategic Communications to Counter Radicalization Extremism and Terrorism" held in MOI Kuwait, 16-18 January 2023.

●Translator and Interpreter for IPOS Intellectual Property Innovation Lab GCC Countries Forum held in August 2023.

●Translator and Interpreter for PRV (Swedish Intellectual Property Office) Patent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) held for GCC Countries Forum 28-29 August 2023.

●Interpreter for Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization Training by Prof. Leslie Cuthbert from UK on Medical Errors Questioning, Investigations, Management & Decision Making held in KIMS PGE premises in Kuwait, November 2023.

●Translator and Interpreter for The First Kuwait Academic Accreditation Forum Program held in PAAET CTS Shuwaikh Theatre, 14th November 2023.

●Translator, transcriber and interpreter for the AUM International Summit of Artificial Intelligence in Collaboration with Berkeley University & AMENA titled "AI Impact on Business and Jobs in Education, Healthcare & Banking" held at AUM Cultural Center, Kuwait, 4th March 2024.

●Translator and Interpreter for API (Arab Planning Institute) and Kuwait University 4th Annual Symposium on Philosophical, Critical & Theoretical Studies titled "Philosophy of Law Placement & Contributions to Contemporary World & Arab Philosophical Thinking" held in Department of Philosophy Faculty of Law, Kuwait University, 22-24 April 2024.

●Live Translator & Interpreter for the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in collaboration with KISR (Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research) Regional Consultation for NENA Review of the Second Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture in accordance to the International Treaty held for Near East & North Africa Members at Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre in Kuwait, 9-11 July 2024.

[2019 – 2021] Content Manager – Creation, Copyright, Translation, Localisation

[Universal Media Group – Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah Enterprise]

Main duties and responsibilities include: Content Creator, Editor, Copywriter, Translator, as well as CRM & ERP Integration with Social Media & Content Integration & Management, Branding & Localization for Various Retail & Merchandise Products SPs, Websites, Apps & Social Media Platforms.

[2017 – 2019] Bilingual Confidential Secretary / Ambassador Office Manager

[Embassy of the Republic of Guyana in Kuwait]

Main duties and responsibilities include: • Translation of all Embassy official and non-official correspondences and communications, & Interpretation, officials, diplomatic corps escort & linguistic services on as needed basis. • Launched and maintains SOP of innovative initiatives, such as Embassy Recycling Program. • Coordinating & organising major events, such as the recent Guyana musical safari concert held in cooperation with NCCAL in Aug-2018, as well as escorting and tour-guiding international visitors, guests and musical band. • Preparing, checking, editing and revising media, press releases contents and translation, as well as supervising & participating in Embassy website content feed, update and management. • Preparing notes and official correspondence handling with local and international institutions such as Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • Preparing Ambassador’s and Ambassador’s Wife Daily Schedule, Event Lists, updating it Day by Day and Maintain office systems, schedules, calendars and arrange and confirm appointments. • Preparing the Agenda and the Meeting Minutes for the Ambassador’s Meeting. • Maintaining the file system for all incoming, outgoing, Ministry Forms, Contracts, receipts, etc. • Honest and loyal to the Ambassador; trustworthy in handling money and other business matters; serves as the Ambassador’s Person and Confidential Office Manager. • Prepare and manage correspondence, incoming mail and invitations. • Supervise, train, distribute tasks and organise the staff meeting and the training session to all local hire / team staff. • Shows attention to detail, a problem-solver and actively helps resolve any administrative problems. • Maintains all office supplies in cooperation with Staff. • Manage RSVP according to the schedule of the Head of Mission. • Respond to all telephone & guests / visitors’ inquiries. • Set up and maintain filing systems and work procedures and databases • Prepare and Update the Record Rating Details for every month. • Help the Embassy’s visitors with our Address, Orientation, Show and Tell, and multimedia presentations. • Organise internal and external events. • Research and gather all requested information inquired by the Head of Mission, as well as prepare special reports, and get assigned special projects on as needed basis. • Renewing and issuing all staff’s Residency Permit. • Preparing the Payroll and sending it to Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the end of each month. • Timely in managing projects, including those needing a quick turnaround.

[2015 – 2016] Consul. Secretary & Embassy Translator [&2016 – 2017] [Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Kuwait]

Main duties and responsibilities include: ● Direct Assistant to Consul / Frontdesk Support Services for Visa processing, Passports issuance, setting appointments and interviews, and all consular queries of citizens and clients. ● In charge of applications and identity checking, auditing, and Biometrics/ Fingerprints input ● English/Arabic & vice-versa bilingual translation and interpretation of all Embassy’s official and non-official correspondences, communications, notes verbal, circulars, seminars, meetings, articles and reports. ●Feeding, control and auditing of VIS visa application system data processing and biometrics entry. ●Updating, reporting and translating data & information about Poland in the GCC media and press on daily basis. ● Providing weekly GCC press reports, analysis, relevant articles summary to H.E. the Ambassador & The Minister-Counselor.

[2007 – 2014]Business Operations Manager & Projects Team Leader [Deltamed International Co.]

Main Duties included auditing, proof-reading, copyright and translation of all company official, legal, external and internal documents and correspondences including contracts, agreements, circulars, MOUs and MOAs.

[2006 – 2007] English teacher & Language Trainer

[Ministry of Education of Kuwait]

[2002 – 2006] Executive Administrative and GM assistant

[Kuwait Fuel Establishment ] – Reference: Mr. Hussain Al-Mulla – GM +965-********)

Skills

●Advanced Level of Microsoft Office & Windows operating system.

●Typing Speed: 65 wpm

●Short-hand, summarising, reporting & translation skills.

●Advanced Correspondence and communication skills.

●Vast knowledge of enterprises operational skills, techniques and objectives, fully planning, maintaining, controlling and supervising business administration operational cycle including enquiries handling, customer service, quoting and tendering, contracts and deals preparation and execution, inventory planning and procurement, purchases & sales, registrations, and all related management tasks.

●Team-leader skills with ability to both direct and train other employees.

●Ability to work under-pressure, meeting deadlines and projects achievement.

●Diplomatically resolve customers’ complaints on as-needed basis.

●Creativity in conforming guidelines and team members’ strategy to follow instructions.

Other:

●Writing, narrating, articles & texts editing, summarising, analysing texts, reports and plans.

●Moderate mass media, entertainment & professional presentational skills that I am willing to advance including events preparations, exhibitions participation, interviewing, reporting, social media initiation & utilising, media & advert. design & printing & content writing/reviewing/translation services & sourcing, rating, analysis, participation, posting & blogging, role-playing & miming.

Certificates, References & Documents Available Upon Request.

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