| Khalid Zaid
This profile is available in: English Arabic to English translation & Interpretation > Native Language(s): Arabic and English. > Target Language(s): Arabic and English. > Source Language(s): Arabic and English. > Service Type(s): Translation Services, Interpretation Services, Proofreading/copywriting, and Teaching. > Specialization(s): Advertisement/Marketing, Arts, Communications, Cooking/Food/Beverages, Education/Training, Song lyrics/Poetry, Fashion/Clothing, Film - Theatre, Health and Beauty, Hospitality Industry, Journalism - Press, Military, Music, Instructions/Manuals, Politics, Real Estate, Sports, and Media/Broadcasting. > Software: Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office , and Microsoft Works. > Certifications and Professional Affiliations: More than seven years of diverse international work experience, including research and analysis of confidential Arabic language documents and materials translating them into English, proofreading already translated Arabic documents and four years of consumer marketing, media relations and integrated communications in the Middle East. Native Arabic speaker, fluent in English, and semi-proficient in French with demonstrated success working in multi-lingual, international organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Additional experience includes Arabic instruction at various nationally and internationally recognized language schools. > Relevant Translation Experience: Valbin Corporation Washington DC 06/05-Present Arabic Escort Interpreter: conducted both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Arabic and English for visiting delegations from the Middle East and North Africa. Private Tutor: Currently teaching native English speakers both Classical and Egyptian dialect Arabic. 10/04-Present ARABIC LANGUAGE CONSULTING EXPERIENCE Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Iraq Oil-For-Food-Program New York 02/05-11/05 Arabic Translator and Analyst: Verify and analyze confidential Arabic language documents, extracting key investigational data and producing translations from Arabic to English. In addition to conducting research on various entities and individuals on Arabic language websites, analyze and translate significant findings into English. Berlitz, Inlingua, Diplomatic Language Services Washington DC & New York 12/03-01/05 Arabic Instructor: Taught both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Egyptian dialect to Federal employees, including CIA, DOD and DIA, as well as diplomats and corporate executives. Assisted in developing course material and curricula based on class requirements and progress. Provided cross-cultural training and testing services, in addition to ongoing student evaluation. International Republican Institute (IRI) Washington DC 01/04-02/04 Free-lance translator: Provided translation and research services for materials used at a joint conference with the National Democratic Institute which convened in Qatar in February 2004 ASET International Services Corp. Washington DC 05/04 Consultant: Recorded Arabic voice-overs for ten computer generated prompts Lipman Hearne Inc. Washington DC 03/04 Consultant: Conducted a telephone conversation in Modern Standard Arabic to assess the level of proficiency of a candidate for a Middle East media relations position. CLC & Associates, Inc. Washington DC 02/04 Consultant: Developed educational module for a proposal for an Arabic beginner level crash course for native American English speakers Second Language Testing Inc. 07/03 Consultant: Conducted free lance translation and research as well as taking Arabic tests to facilitate the evaluation of material level for courses designed for the government Howard University; Washington DC Summer 02 & 03 Arabic language Instructor: Taught high school students beginner level Modern Standard Arabic for two consecutive summer programs Intellibridge; Washington DC 05/03-09/03 Arabic Language researcher and translator for a Global Intelligence Solutions firm: Provided research and analysis services of current terror-related articles from Arabic online news and media websites, extracting pertinent data based on client’s requirements and producing same day turnaround on Arabic to English translations that were posted on a confidential website. East West Interchange, Inc., McLean, Virginia Regional Project Manager - Middle East & North Africa 05/02-09/02 Managed document development projects and freelance contractors for government and institutional clients Negotiated client contracts providing quotes including project details, scopes, deadlines and fees Acted as interface for all Arabic jobs between translation staff and clients providing client support throughout the project Proof read all documents translated by assigned translators ensuring quality and timely delivery in the required format Recruited, tested, and scheduled translators and interpreters for various projects simultaneously Corporate Council on Africa / US-Africa Business Summit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11/01 Volunteer: Serving as an interpreter and liaison for Arabic- and French-speaking participants of the Summit > Education: New York University, M.S., Global Affairs, New York, NY (Expected graduation date June 2007) The American University in Cairo (AUC), B.S., Construction Management Engineering, Cairo, Egypt June 1996 British International School, General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), Cairo, Egypt August 1991 > Additional Skills: Semi-proficient in French and adept to Microsoft office. > Location: New York City (United States) |
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