Lin Almnini
Madrid
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in cultural assessment and translation verification, honed through experiences at Magnolia Company and beyond. Excelled in business operations and verbal communication, achieving significant client satisfaction. Expert in garment design and fashion marketing, demonstrating innovative product line development and strong vendor relations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator
Magnolia Company
Damascus
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Translation of Turkish series from Arabic to French and/or Spanish, and vice versa.
- Translated software technical manuals to another language and culture.
- Checked original sources or authors to confirm translations retained meaning and intent.
- Conducted research to ensure accuracy in translations.
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
- Discussed translation requirements with clients to determine fees to charge for provided services.
- Promoted translation accuracy by referring to reference dictionaries, lexicons or computerized terminology banks.
Account Manager
Manific ~ Subsidiary of Omrat Enterprises
Damascus
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Responsible for corporate events for the most prominent companies in Syria, including cars, banks, airlines, packaging, clothing, and beauty products.
- Regular follow-up on clients' marketing plans.
- Develop creative concepts for events, direct marketing programs, road shows, and advertising ideas.
- Contact first-class business companies to arrange meetings to present our services.
- Assist the General Manager with her meetings schedule, taking minutes of the meeting, and archiving.
- Generate a full report on completed events.
- Create brochures for direct marketing events, and invitation cards.
- Trilingual translation of correspondence with foreign companies and local ones.
- Prepare and follow up on quotations and invoices.
- For each event, I was responsible for managing the event from scratch.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to maximize revenue potential.
- Analyzed client data and identified opportunities for growth.
- Collaborated with sales team to determine best ways to drive market share.
- Resolved client issues and complaints in a timely and effective manner, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
Event Coordinator
First MicroFinance Institution - Syria
Damascus
02.2009 - 05.2009
- I was part of the team responsible for the organization of the 2009 AKAM (Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance) annual CEO meeting, held in Aleppo, Syria.
- Pre-visiting the site/hotel before the event, creating a report of the visit, and providing daily administrative support to the CEO to ensure that daily appointments are organized in a timely manner.
- Meeting on a daily basis with the CEO for organizational updates, sharing ideas, and brainstorming.
- Direct work, collaboration, coordination, and teamwork with the AKAM Headquarters in Geneva.
- Preparing the list of participants traveling to attend the meeting, following up with the participants' visa clearances to enter Syria, taking care of logistics such as hotel room reservations, meeting rooms, and banquets, down payment arrangements, and contacting transport companies to organize cultural excursions for the participants.
- During the event: Daily check of conference room preparations, including technical equipment, podium, screens, banners, tables, and stationery. Supervise the organization of coffee breaks, lunches, and dinners. Coordinate with local travel agencies to schedule visits to historical sites for family members accompanying the participants. Write a report on the event.
- Facilitated post-event evaluations with clients and internal teams, gathering feedback to inform future event planning.
- Worked closely with audio visual technicians and other technical personnel in setting up equipment at the venue.
- Coordinated with media personnel such as photographers and videographers for capturing important moments during the event.
- Managed inventory of event supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and condition for upcoming events.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure the timely delivery of products and services for the event.
Freelance Fashion Designer
Multiple Companies
Damascus
07.2001 - 01.2007
- Designing clothes (men, women, and kids) for a Jordanian-based factory, designing custom-made clothing for television advertising companies.
- Attended trade shows to present new designs and gain insight into industry trends.
- Coordinated photo shoots of finished products for catalogs and websites.
- Created new designs and iterations during marketing strategy sessions.
- Attended design shows and reviewed magazines to better understand consumer trends.
- Conducted research on historical costume styles as well as contemporary fashion trends.
- Organized fabric swatches, patterns, trim samples and color palettes in preparation for presentations.
- Managed design process of new accessories to fit with clothing line.
- Supervised fittings during the development stage of projects to evaluate fit and styling details.
- Managed relationships with vendors to secure materials needed for production runs.
- Communicated regularly with sales staff regarding new designs and product information.
- Analyzed customer feedback to understand market trends and preferences.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
Administrative Assistant and Public Relations
Little Village School
Damascus
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Focal Administrative Assistant in the Kindergarten section, assisting two principals with their correspondence, filing, and meetings.
- Coordinate with parents, and assist them with their inquiries and needs.
- In charge of school supplies and children's uniforms.
- Supervise teachers and assistants through regular visits to classrooms to make sure working hours and the daily schedule are followed.
- Convey parents' comments and remarks to the teachers, and be responsible for the preparations for the end-of-year graduation party, including rehearsals, the invitation list, seating arrangements, and time planning.
- Member of the welcoming committee, Public Relations: build strong relations with other educational institutions and schools, organize common recreational and scholastic activities, as well as arrange participation in television educational programs and documentaries.
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
- Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.
Fashion Designer
Lord Jeans Company
Damascus
07.2001 - 07.2002
- Designing and supervising the creation of seasonal collections of women's casual clothing.
- Trained junior designers on fashion illustration techniques using Adobe Illustrator software.
- Constructed and styled garments by hand and by machines.
- Examined product samples, adjusting designs to achieve desired results.
- Communicated regularly with sales staff regarding new designs and product information.
- Developed sketches of garments and accessories, selecting fabrics, colors and trims.
- Updated style guides according to changing market demands.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Fashion Design
Ecole Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode
Damascus, Syria01.2001
French Baccalaureate - Economic and Social Sciences
French International School of Damascus
Damascus, Syria01.1998
Skills
- Cultural assessment
- Translation verification
- Business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Business processes
- Proofreading expertise
- Product line development
- Vendor relations
- New concept development
- Garment construction
- Sewing techniques
- Styling proficiency
- Fashion marketing
- Garment design
- Material manipulation
- Fashion design
- Fashion branding
- Outline drawing
Languages
Arabic
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1980
- Number of Children: 1
- Nationality: Syrian
- Marital Status: Married
Personal Abilities
- Proficiency in computer skills such as MS Office including Word, Excel, Internet, Power Point, Outlook Express, Search Tools, etc.
- Typing skills in English, French and Arabic.
- Translation skills from French or English to Arabic and vice versa.
Timeline
Freelance Translator
Magnolia Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
Account Manager
Manific ~ Subsidiary of Omrat Enterprises
02.2010 - 05.2011
Event Coordinator
First MicroFinance Institution - Syria
02.2009 - 05.2009
Administrative Assistant and Public Relations
Little Village School
08.2002 - 06.2004
Freelance Fashion Designer
Multiple Companies
07.2001 - 01.2007
Fashion Designer
Lord Jeans Company
07.2001 - 07.2002
Graduate Diploma - Fashion Design
Ecole Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode
French Baccalaureate - Economic and Social Sciences
French International School of Damascus
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