Ghenwa Khayat, Translation, Localization, Editing, Copywriting and Digital Marketing

Ghenwa Khayat

Translation, Localization, Editing, Copywriting and Digital Marketing

Language expert: Translation, Localization, Editing, Copywriting and Digital Marketing

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Translation
Experience
18 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months

Translation, Localization, Editing, Copywriting and Digital Marketing at Language expert: Translation, Localization, Editing, Copywriting and Digital Marketing
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2005

• Convert written or spoken information from a source to a target language
• Precisely relay style or tone so that meaning remains the same when translating
• Adhere to strict deadlines when dealing with translating written material
• Protect the confidentiality of material as required
• Refer to reference sources as needed to insure accuracy of translated works
• Translated for: World Health Organization, Boston University School of Medicine, Amiri Diwan of the State of Kuwait, ITP Publishing Group, Starcom MediaVest Group, Leo Burnett, Mediaquest Corporation, Landmark Group, Bridgestone, Abu Dhabi Police, Omani Public Authority for Consumer Protection, Dubai Media Inc., Dubizzle, Mercedes, & others.

Accredited Member/Examiner at Arab Professional Translators Society
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since February 2012

• Conduct examinations on a one-to-one basis & assess the candidate
• Once the examination has been completed, give a 30-minute examination feedback session to the teachers
• Assess candidate performance according to given criteria with reference to the APTS syllabuses

Office Manager/Personal & Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairman at Gourmet Gulf LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2022 to September 2023

• Handle and ensure proper execution of all correspondence of the Chairman
• Arrange for Board Meetings and carry out all duties of the Secretary of the Board
• Take minutes of meetings and ensure proper distribution of copies to participants
• Arrange appointments and make required reservations for the Chairman
• Screen telephone calls, inquiries and requests and handle them when appropriate
• Ensure proper follow-up on pending matters and bring it up to the attention of the Chairman
• Arrange extensive travel, apply for any foreign visas, and put together accurate itineraries
• Carry-out research tasks as directed by the Chairman and support the Chairman’s family and house staff daily
• Provide general administrative support as requested such as; copying, binding and faxing documents and creating and maintaining internal filing systems

Office Manager/Executive Assistant to all Functional Heads at Ashok Leyland UAE LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2017 to October 2022

• Take initiative & provide administrative, linguistic & secretarial support to the Leadership Team
• Provide Senior Management with administrative & back-end support for all projects
• Perform administrative duties including word processing filing, recordkeeping & data management, scheduling/coordinating of staff, activities & transcription
• Coordinate in meetings on behalf of designated Executive Directors
• Maintain the integrity & confidentiality of all information as part of regular duties
• Capable of translating documents from foreign language(s) to English & vice versa
• Arrange conferences, meetings, & travel reservations for office personnel

Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman at Tabarak Investment LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2015 to October 2017

• Prepare documentation & correspondence, memoranda & reports
• Make independent decisions regarding planning, organizing & scheduling of work
• Prepare meeting packages, attend & record proceedings, prepare & distribute minutes, communicate committee decisions, initiate and/or complete any follow up
• Maintain records & contact information for key external constituencies including government officials & politicians at local, regional, provincial & national levels
• Assist in budget preparation, monitor expenses & reconcile credit payments
• Supervise Human Resource functions for clerical, administrative or office support staff

Executive Personal Assistant to UHNW Executive Management team at Silverpine DMCC - Private UHNW Family Office
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2010 to July 2015

• Assist with the preparation of documents, agendas & reports for internal & external meetings
• Arrange internal & external meetings, book meeting rooms & coordinate attendees
• Schedule & organize meetings, interviews & prepare memos
• Effectively liaise with internal & external stakeholders, collect/collate documents & information
• Act as a first point of contact for the Executive Management

Education

Bachelor's degree, Translation
  • at Université Saint-Joseph
  • July 2011
Diploma, Certificate of English Language Proficiency
  • at Georgetown University
  • June 2011

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