Menatalla Ahmed Abbas
Cornella De Llobregat
Summary
Bilingual Arabic and Spanish Translator seeking a challenging positions, leveraging expertise in legal and economic translation and a solid understanding of international policy. Committed to fostering effective communication and bridging cultural gaps within international settings. Employs empathetic, mindful approach to avoid potential misunderstandings which can arise from lack of cultural awareness. Operates equally well in online and on-site scenarios, with strong communication skills and the ability to utilize technologies to aid and facilitate online communication. Quality-driven Editor with superior attention to detail and always conscious of deadlines. Avid user of translation and automation technologies as a means to support and expedite human translation and review activities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk& Compliance Research Editor
Dow Jones
Barcelona
05.2018 - Current
- Created and updated profiles of senior political figures (Politically Exposed Persons - PEP) for specific countries by continually monitoring and analyzing relevant publicly available sources including government websites, data on Dow Jones owned products and specific directories.
- Researched and extracted relevant data adhering to guidelines, data coverage and accuracy standards.
- Monitored and analyzed changes in anti-money laundering regulations.
- Created due diligence reports on companies and/or individuals as required and contribute to other projects.
- Coordinator of New-hires online training, created training calendars, tests and evaluating the learning process, analyzing feedback from managers, trainers and trainees to improve the training and adjusted according to needs.
- Supported R&C with translation, proofreading and subtitling services for Wall Street Journal and other clients.
- Linguistic creator and coordinator of Arabic Name Generator Chrome extension.
Translator& Interpreter
Self-employeed
01.2014 - Current
- Website Localization: Translated Industrias Agapito website into Arabic, ensuring cultural accuracy.
- Voice- Over and translation: Provided Arabic voice- Over and translation for A.E.F.A.
- Conference Interpretation: Consecutive Interpretation and translation for the First conference of Al-Andalus in Alexandria.
- Advocacy material Translation: Arabic Translation for IFOAM Organics International.
- Interpretation: Simultaneous Interpretation for the General Assembly of Euro Arab Judicial Training Network's conference.
- Interpretation: Arabic Interpretation for World Social Forum 2013& 2015.
Arabic Language Lecturer
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Barcelona
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Arabic language lecturer for a Master's degree program in Contemporary Arabic Studies, Religion and spiritualities.
- Developed an adaptive materials during the courses according to the students necessities,
- Created an interactive class environment to ensure the students engagement.
- Managed online classes during Covid-19.
- Evaluated Students level through quizzes, final tests and research projects and presentations.
Medical Interpreter
Institut Catala de Retina
Barcelona
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Arabic- Spanish medical interpretation and cultural mediation.
- Administrative and telephone patient care during his stay in the city.
- Accompaniment to the patient during his stay in the clinic to facilitate communication with the care staff, both in consultation, operating room or procedures that may require.
- Web chat management of the international department.
Translator
Apartment Barcelona
Barcelona
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Website localization: Translated Apartment Barcelona website into Arabic, ensuring cultural accuracy.
- Arabic Translation and editing of Ahlan Barcelona touristic magazine.
- Cultural mediation between company and clients.
Transcription Editor
LocTeam
Barcelona
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Language Annotation: Arabic and Spanish transcription, annotation and correction for Apple products.
- Software translation and language testing.
Customer Service Agent
Vodafone
Cairo
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Mentored and coached newly hired employees in their roles and responsibilities.
- Mentored employees to provide high-quality customer care.
- Telephonic customer care agent.
Logistic Assistant& Interpreter
FCSAI
Alexandria
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Assistance during the management of training courses for 1300 primary attention nurses from the governorate of Alexandria.
- Spanish-Arabic translations of emails, letters and other project´s documents.
- Spanish-Arabic interpretation during meetings and visits from the Spanish teaching team.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation
School of Translators of Toledo
Toledo, Spain06-2020
Postgraduate Studies - Legal And Economic Translation
Instituto Superior De Traduccion De Sevilla
Seville, Spain06-2019
Language - Hispanic Philology Degree
University of Ain Shams
Cairo, Egypt07-2009
Skills
- Fast learner
- Team player
- Organizational skills
- Attention to Details
- Issue Resolution
- Cross-cultural Communication
- IOS/Windows
- G-Suite
- MS office
- Cat's Cradle
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Awarded as extraordinary employee of Dow Jones.
Publications
- Ahlan Barcelona Touristic magazine, Barcelona- Spain, 2016-2017. Produced by Come2bcn S.L.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Risk& Compliance Research Editor
Dow Jones
05.2018 - Current
Arabic Language Lecturer
Autonomous University of Barcelona
09.2017 - 01.2021
Medical Interpreter
Institut Catala de Retina
04.2016 - 04.2018
Translator
Apartment Barcelona
01.2016 - 04.2016
Transcription Editor
LocTeam
03.2015 - 09.2015
Translator& Interpreter
Self-employeed
01.2014 - Current
Customer Service Agent
Vodafone
08.2012 - 05.2013
Logistic Assistant& Interpreter
FCSAI
10.2010 - 12.2011
Postgraduate Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation
School of Translators of Toledo
Postgraduate Studies - Legal And Economic Translation
Instituto Superior De Traduccion De Sevilla
Language - Hispanic Philology Degree
University of Ain Shams
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