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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
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KHALID EL MORCHIDI

KHALID EL MORCHIDI

Translator/ Interpreter/ Editor/ Copy Writer
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Detail-oriented and focused Translator offering more than 12 years of experience. Demonstrated success in communication and administration settings providing range of document and text translation services. Versed in producing accurate documents for business, government, and cultural application. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas and can communicate clearly and effectively with people from all social & professional backgrounds. Well mannered, articulate and fully aware of diversity and multicultural issues. Flexible in the ability to adapt to challenges when they arise, and at the same time remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries.

Overview

3
3
Languages
6
6
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Translator

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
11.2016 - Current

• Providing translation and interpretation and localization services/ Simultaneous translation in conferences.
• Using Translation Memory software, such as Word fast, Trados.
• Drafting, editing, and proof-reading letters, e-mails, and other documents such as biographies, speeches, interview answers and summaries for H.E the Minister.
• Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
• Proofreading and editing final translated versions.
• Writing of official Letters and reports and editing MoU to retain the style of the Ministry.
• Supported operations by translating key departmental documents such as Agreements, Official Letters from the Minister's Office and Memorandum of Understanding into Arabic and English.
• Providing cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.

Translator/Interpreter

AFAQ for Leadership Development L.L.C
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
09.2015 - 10.2016

• Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
• Assist in the production of newsletters, brochures and other printed materials designed for the public, and supervising some translation projects like Etihad Airways Project.
• Proofread, edit, and revise translated documents and materials according to the guidelines.
• Maintain and update records of translated materials in order to ensure ease of retrieval in the future.
• Supervising the work of office junior translators and assigning work for them, editing their work for Quality of final version.
• Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.

Medical Interpreter/ Senior Translator

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
07.2014 - 10.2015

• Providing legal as well as technical translation (e.g., presentations, reports, training manuals, etc.) from the source language to the targeted language.
• Perform simultaneous / consecutive interpretation during trainings and Management meetings.
• Supporting the team of trainers with other projects with Abu Dhabi Police when necessary.
• Supervising the work of office junior translators and assigning work for them, editing their work for Quality of final version.
• Acting as an Assistant Trainer in the different trainings for the Abu Dhabi Police Officers.

Senior Translator/Proofreader

United Printing & Publishing
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
04.2013 - 06.2014

• Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
• Assist in the production of newsletters, brochures and other printed materials designed for the public, and supervising some translation projects like Etihad Airways Project.
• Proofread, edit, and revise translated documents and materials according to the guidelines.
• Maintain and update records of translated materials in order to ensure ease of retrieval in the future.
• Supervising the work of office junior translators and assigning work for them, editing their work for Quality of final version.
• Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.

Senior Translator/ Interpreter/Administrative Assistant

Lexington Security Group
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
05.2012 - 05.2013

• Providing legal as well as technical translation (e.g., presentations, reports, training manuals, etc.) from the source language to the targeted language.
• Perform simultaneous / consecutive interpretation during trainings and Management meetings.
• Supporting the team of trainers with other projects with Abu Dhabi Police when necessary.
• Supervising the work of office junior translators and assigning work for them, editing their work for Quality of final version.
• Acting as an Assistant Trainer in the different trainings for the Abu Dhabi Police Officers.

Translator/ Interpreter, Liaison Officer

SSAT Middle East
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2008 - 11.2011

• Translating official documents and curriculum materials at an appropriate linguistic level.
• Interpret verbally between Arabic and English and vice versa in Senior Management Meetings and conferences.
• Proofread, edit, and ensure the accuracy of translated material, and edit the final versions.
• Liaising and coordinating between SSAT Curriculum Directors and Cluster Manager and Students' Parents in Semesters meetings.
• Support all SSAT trainings within school and, if required, at other venues to facilitate communication.
• Tutoring Arabic lessons for non-Arabic speakers from SSAT.

Receptionist /Senior Customer Service Executive/Administrative Assistant

Four Seasons Golf Resort
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
12.2006 - 08.2008

Administrative duties:

• Coordinating with various staff for operational support activities of unit.

• Serve as liaison between departments and operating units in resolution of daily problems.

• Provide administrative/secretarial support for various departments, assisting visitors with their inquiries, and handling customer service duties.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar activities.

Receptionist duties:

  • Attending guests and answering their inquiries.
  • Site-seeing tours, taxi service, filling out registrations forms etc.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to establish scope and requirements of translation, following up after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Education

Mini MBA - Business Management

Management & Marketing Universal Business School
Edinburgh- UK
12.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication

Mohammed V University
Rabat- Morocco
09.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English, Literature, Applied Linguistics

Mohammed V University
Rabat- Morocco
09.1998 - 08.2002

Skills

Allows for frequent and open two-way communicationundefined

Accomplishments

  • Simultaneous Interpreter in Educational Leadership Conference organized by UAE Ministry of Education and AFAQ for Leadership Development, September 2016.
  • Assistant Instructor & Interpreter/Translator with the Police Flir-camera Operators training in North East Police Support Unit - in Northumbria, Newcastle- United Kingdom / June- July 2012.
  • Lead Interpreter/ Senior Translator in “The Student's Centered Learning Conference” organized by the Cambridge University and TESOL, Abu Dhabi March 2010.
  • Lead Interpreter/ Senior Translator in “TSU CHU BIZ Project” for Secondary School Students Abu Dhabi Public Schools, organized by The Challenge of Excellence Ltd www.thechallengeofexcellence.com.

Certification

CERTIFICATES

Additional Information

  • . Driver License: Light vehicle (UAE driver license)

Interests

Travelling and outdoor activities

Organization of Events

Literature and Linguistics

Cultural Exchange

Timeline

Mini MBA - Business Management

Management & Marketing Universal Business School
12.2016 - 05.2017

Senior Translator

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
11.2016 - Current

Translator/Interpreter

AFAQ for Leadership Development L.L.C
09.2015 - 10.2016

Medical Interpreter/ Senior Translator

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
07.2014 - 10.2015

Senior Translator/Proofreader

United Printing & Publishing
04.2013 - 06.2014

Senior Translator/ Interpreter/Administrative Assistant

Lexington Security Group
05.2012 - 05.2013

Translator/ Interpreter, Liaison Officer

SSAT Middle East
08.2008 - 11.2011

Receptionist /Senior Customer Service Executive/Administrative Assistant

Four Seasons Golf Resort
12.2006 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication

Mohammed V University
09.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English, Literature, Applied Linguistics

Mohammed V University
09.1998 - 08.2002
CERTIFICATES
CPR Certificate from the Emirates Red Crescent.
TEFL Certificate from ITTT (2010)
Certificate in Translation in the teaching context from Oxford University.
Certificate of a workshop on Emotional Intelligence.
Other Certificates on Administration Management/ Business Management and Leadership…
KHALID EL MORCHIDITranslator/ Interpreter/ Editor/ Copy Writer