· Arabic to English
· English to Arabic
· French to English
· French to Arabic

An experienced professional linguist and freelance translator with 18 years experience in various translation fields. I have a bilingual background as my mother is English and my father is Arabic and have benefited from a bilingual education in the Middle East and UK. I also lived in Paris for 8 years where I began my career as a translator.

Qualifications

· 'A' Levels (Zoology, Chemistry, Physics), Guildford Technical College (1979-1981)
· BSc. (Hons) in Medical Biochemistry, University of Kent at Canterbury (1981-1984)
· Diploma in Translation and Interpreting, University of Bristol (Fr-En) (1999-2000)
· MA in Translation, University of Bristol (Fr-En) (2000-2001)
· Member of the Institute of Linguists UK (by examination Ara/Fr/En) (2001)
· Home Office Interpreter qualification (Nationality and Immigration Directorate) (2002)
· F.R.S.A. (Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufacturing and Industry) (2003)

Professional Experience

I have been a freelance translator since 1987, working in various fields with a specialization in scientific/pharmaceutical and literary translation as a result of my scientific background and strong linguistic skills. I have translated a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the general to the highly technical. A few examples of the type of work I have undertaken are:

- Newspaper articles (2000 to date)
- National Health Service (UK government) information leaflets/booklets
- Information booklets for the UK Department of Health
- Information packs for refugees (UK government)
- Studies/advertising material for the cosmetics industry/health spas
- Language school promotional material
- Environmental studies/reports
- Court cases (e.g. divorce, property, fraud)
- Commercial correspondence
- Applications for drug marketing licenses
- Pharmacopoeia monographs
- Patient information sheets/medication inserts
- Scientific articles submitted for publication
- Clinical trials
- Hospital reports
- Surgery reports
- Brochures/leaflets for cosmetic products
- Scuba diver examination booklets, publicity material
- Technical patents and patent litigation

Clients (mainly through translation agencies):

University of Pennsylvania The London Clinic
UK National Health Service Welsh Refugee Council
UK Department of Health Monte-Carlo Health Spas
L'Oréal Schering-Plough
INSERM Beecham
Institut Pasteur Rhône-Poulenc Rorer
Glaxo-Wellcome RoC
French Ministry of the Environment Laboratoires Biogaléniques
French Ministry of Health Institut Français du Pétrole
University of London (Royal Holloway)

Miscellaneous

Ø Freelance Interpreting: mainly for immigrants/asylum seekers through the UK Immigration & Nationality Directorate (a Home Office department). This includes interpreting for immigration interviews, medical examinations, asylum applications with lawyers, social services and a variety of other situations.
Ø Visiting Lecturer (Arabic): MA in Interpreting, London Metropolitan University (training students in the areas of conference, telephone and video interpreting).
Ø Student consultations (Arabic): MA in Applied Translation, London Metropolitan University (supervising student translation projects).
Ø Arabic Consultant at PADI UK (Professional Association of Diving Instructors): translation, review and editing of a range of Arabic texts produced by the company (technical, advertising, educational) (since 2000).
Ø Arabic lessons: PADI staff, private individuals.
Ø Cultural awareness training: Training for business people travelling to the Middle East on business (language, history, culture, business practices).

References available upon request.
Short test translations accepted.

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