English Arabic Translator, Editor, Proofreader
Khafji Joint Operation (JV between Saudi Aramco and Kuwaiti Petroleum Co.
Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months
✅️Accumulated 14 years of experience in discharging translation assignments for all KJO sectors (Oil & Gas, Technical, legal, and media and creative translation and editing).
✅️Translated complex content across various domains, including legal, technical, cultural, media, and literature; delivering precise and error free translation of technical reports, studies, laws, regulations, manuals, guides, speeches, media campaigns, lawsuits, pleadings, and more.
✅️Managed and completed more than 20 extensive English/Arabic translation projects, averaging 200 to 300 pages each (e.g., guides, manuals, reports).
✅️Provided professional proofreading and revision to enhance the accuracy and clarity of translated texts, ensuring impeccable grammar, vocabulary, and style.
✅️Edited news, articles, and newsletters published on the Company’s website (www.kjo.com.sa) and social media platforms, in both Arabic and English.
✅️Wrote and drafted letters, correspondences, press releases and articles for the public relations and media purposes, showcasing excellent written communication skills.
✅️Led the team and completed localizing KJO website (www.kjo.com.sa).
✅️Attended many consecutive interpretation assignments in Courts and meetings.
✅️Offered additional linguistic support to 25 departments, including transcription, subtitling, grammar, style, vocabulary and other related assistance.
✅️Compiled and translated a comprehensive glossary for KJO abbreviations and technical terms, organizing them in Excel sheets for easy accessibility.
✅️Supported Admins by drafting replies, emails and communications and other administrative tasks.
✅️Co-founded a Toastmaster Club in Khafji Joint Operations, fostering communication and leadership skills.
✅️Received many appreciation and recognition awards for outstanding contributions.
✅️Served as a Senior English/Arabic Translator, overseeing a team of 7 translators and 3 front desk employees.
✅️Coordinated and prioritized translation assignments based on staff expertise.
✅️Personally translated sensitive and complex files to guarantee accuracy, quality, and client satisfaction.
✅️Conducted meticulous proofreading of legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal standards and notarization requirements.
✅️Led the translation of legal claims, pleadings, judgments, and litigation documents, facilitating lawyers in crafting effective replies and memos, particularly during appeal and cassation stages.
✅️Provided training to colleagues and fostered a collaborative work environment.
✅️Handled all technical and creative translation requests efficiently.
4-year degree focusing on English Language, English Literature and Translation with high exposure to literature I have also Post graduation Diploma from Damascus University.
