ADAM ZAKARIA
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PROFILE
Professional English/Arabic Translator and Legal/Medical interpreter possessing over 30 years of experience.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Capable in language translation and linguistics with an experience and competency of translating work in dual languages, English and Arabic
Detail oriented and organized with excellent interpersonal, creative thinking, and problem solving skills
Committed to meeting all deadlines while achieving outstanding performance
Energetic and well-focused
Good critical thinking and time management skills
Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills
Performed copywriting assignments and editing of journalistic reports
Lexicology (Author of International bilingual dictionaries)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Interpreter and Translator, 2017-2023
Canada- MCIS Language Solutions, Exacta Translation,ALL languages Companies -TORONTO and a volunteer translator /interpreter for Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council.
Medical Interpreter for EXACTA,ALLLANGAUGES and MCIS Translation Companies, Toronto
Translated and Interpreted various types of in person assignments, documents related to (Scientific, Business, Medical interviews, occupational medical assessments, scientific papers, business contracts, medical reports, affidavits and academic certificates
Arabic /English Translator 2005-2007
Abushaiba Legal Translation, Dubai UAE
Translated various legal, business, scientific, medical, and legal documents at the rate of 100 documents per week
Translated medical reports and interpreted medical consultations for patients in hospitals upon request at the rate of 10 cases per week
Arabic/ English Translator 1986-1996
Algosaibi GTB Medical Suppliers, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Translated over 2000 documents, tenders/month, invoices and brochures related to medical and scientific equipment and consumables
Translator and Copywriter
19997-1998
Saudi Gazette News Paper
Jeddah-Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Certificate in Creative Thinking and Workplace Preparation Program, Mohawk College, Canada 2016
Postgraduate Diploma in General Translation, University of Juba, South Sudan
2009-2010
Certificate in Learning and Development, CIPD, London, UK
2013-2014
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, University of Khartoum, Sudan
2014-2015
MBA in Marketing Management, University of Science & Technology, Sudan
2010-2011
B.Sc. (Honors) in Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan
1971-1976
Associate Member of the American Translators’ Association 2015
Membership HRPA of The Human Resources Professional Association of Canada 2018
Membership of American Translator’s Association 2015-2022
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Author of The Veterinary Medical Dictionary (English/Arabic), www.ldlp.com
Participated in Translating the Arabic International Encyclopedia, Saudi Arabia (www.maosoah.com)
Translated Coca Cola Bottling Company (CCBCSA of Saudi Arabia), Human Resources Manual from English into Arabic
Associate Membership of The CIPD (Institute of Personnel Development) London UK
Listener Non-Credit Senior Student at McMaster and Mohawk College-Canada( Translation and Linguistic Courses) 2016-2023