Asim Hussein, English Arabic Translator,  Editor,  Proofreader

Asim Hussein

English Arabic Translator, Editor, Proofreader

Khafji Joint Operation (JV between Saudi Aramco and Kuwaiti Petroleum Co.

Lieu
Arabie Saoudite
Éducation
Baccalauréat, English Language
Expérience
19 years, 11 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :19 years, 11 Mois

English Arabic Translator, Editor, Proofreader à Khafji Joint Operation (JV between Saudi Aramco and Kuwaiti Petroleum Co.
  • Arabie Saoudite - AlKhafji
  • Je travaille ici depuis juin 2010

✅️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.

Arabic Translator/Technical Translator/Legal Translator à Kamil Bashir Legal Translation
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • juin 2004 à mai 2010

✅️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.

Éducation

Baccalauréat, English Language
  • à Damasus University
  • juillet 2002

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.

Specialties & Skills

Legal Translation
Translation
Consecutive Interpreting
General Translation
Communications
MS Word
Proofreading and revision
Team Management
Writing Communications/correspondences
Information gathering and research
Audio to Text Dictation
Technical Translation
Consecutive Interpretation
Interpersonal and communication skills
Outlook
PowerPoint
Writing Minutes of Meeting
Coordination and Liaison
Liberal/free translation
public speaking

Langues

Arabe
Expert
Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

www.proz.com
  • Member in Proz.com translators database, with some contributions in answering technical terms.
  • October 2005
Toastmaster Club (A club aiming at enhancing communication skills)
  • Member
  • September 2014

Formation et Diplômes

Advance Communication Bronze (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Toastmasters International
Date de la formation:
November 2015
Competent Communicator. 6/2014 - 10/2015 (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Toastmasters International - District 79, Saudi Arabia
Date de la formation:
June 2014
Completent Leader - 6/2014 - 10/2015 (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Toastmasters International - District 79, Saudi Arabia
Date de la formation:
June 2014
Fundamental Skills in Journalism (Formation)
Institut de formation:
S Smart/ Aramco
Date de la formation:
February 2012

Loisirs

  • Online learning..
    - Watched news channels in English to stay refreshed linguistically. - Improved some skills, like typing, MS word applications, photo formatting...etc