| Reham Wafy
This profile is available in: English Translation: Arabic-English, English-Arabic > Native Language(s): Arabic. > Target Language(s): English (American) and Arabic. > Source Language(s): English (American), Arabic, and English. > Service Type(s): Translation Services, Proofreading/copywriting, and Teaching. > Specialization(s): Advertisement/Marketing, Agriculture/Environment, Architecture, Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Cooking/Food/Beverages, Education/Training, Song lyrics/Poetry, Fashion/Clothing, Film - Theatre, Financial/Economics, Health and Beauty, History, Hospitality Industry, Internet/Multimedia, Journalism - Press, Legal, Literature/Publishing, Medical, Music, Instructions/Manuals, Physics, Politics, Psychology/Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Sports, Theology - Religion, and Veterinary/Animals. > Software: Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office , and Microsoft Works. > Relevant Translation Experience: EDITOR / REPORTER / TRANSLATOR - Middle East News Agency (MENA) Internship: 1/2000 - 7/2000 * Covered events * Evaluated, selected and wrote press releases, research reports and articles for M.E.N., an economic weekly periodical published by MENA * Translated articles, news items and reports (from Arabic to English and vice versa) * Supervised the translation and editing process * Assisted with writing and production of public relations material EDITOR - Teen Stuff, Egypt's Best-Selling English magazine ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR - Teen Stuff, Egypt's Best-Selling English magazine starting 6/1999 – 1/2004 * Organized and taught an “English & Writing Skills” course to teenagers who have had no formal writing training * Evaluated, selected, rewrote, edited, translated and proofread all articles * Worked with young writers to organize and refine articles * Assisted with copywriting and advertising layout * Assisted with writing and production of public relations material * Planned, managed and implemented the launching of a Career Guide section in the Teen Stuff website * Researched, compiled, wrote and selected all material to be published on the website TRANSLATOR/OFFICE ASSISTANT - El Journal Newspaper starting 7/2000 – 8/2001 * Researched information online * Managed internal operation * Performed secretarial tasks * Supervised and recruited employees * Ensured the smooth running of office affairs * Assisted in market research * Performed the duties of Assistant Sales Manager ASSISTANT RESEARCHER - Women & Memory Forum (Egyptian NGO) starting 2/2001 - Currently (On free-lance basis) * Conducted research in the academic and cultural fields * Conducted interviews with prominent women figures * Worked on helping women in poor and rural areas to attain a better living experience * Organized talk shows and seminars on gender-related topics PROJECT DEVELOPER - Marriageegypt (website) starting 3/2001 – Currently (On free-lance basis) * Helped in budget organization * Laid the Sales & Marketing plan * Assisted in market research * Prepared demos and presentations to introduce prospective clients to the business * Supervised the Sales & Marketing staff * Created strong long-term ties with several clients FREELANCE WRITER & TRANSLATOR * Have been published in several English-language publications including Cleo, Live Colors, Teen Stuff, Mother & Child, Enigma and Pharaohs newspaper * Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, poetry, essays, editorial pieces, press releases, research reports, columns, and creative print/radio ad copy * Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading * Strong technical command of the English language, familiar with virtually all writing styles, serious commitment to accuracy and excellence in the printed and published word * Competent researcher, interviewer and reporter * Translated articles, and edited and supervised translations for The Pharaohs newspaper * Theoretical and practical experience in simultaneous and literary translation TRAINING * Completed a training course on “Teaching English to Young Adults” at Teen Stuff magazine – June 2000 * Completed an intensive training course in translation, news coverage and reporting at the Middle East News Agency (MENA), Egypt - November 1999 * Completed a Sales & Marketing Skills course at Al Ahram Center – January 2000 > Education: * Bachelor Degree of Arts (B.A.) - June 1999 (Faculty of Arts, English Department - Cairo University) * Masters Degree (M.A.) - expected Summer 2008 (Faculty of Arts, English Department - Cairo University) * TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - May 2000 * TWE (Test of Written English) - May 2000 * General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - Doha College, Summer 1995: IGCSE in First Language English (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate) / GCSE in English Literature, Southern Examining Group (SEG) / 2 GCSEs double-award in the Combined Sciences of biology, chemistry and physics (SEG) / GCSE in Mathematics (SEG) / GCSE in Business Studies (SEG) / GCSE in Information Systems and Technology (University of London) / GCSE in French as a second language (SEG) / GCSE in Art and Design (SEG) / GCSE in Arabic Language (SEG) / GCE in Classical Arabic (University of London) * Two Credit Certificates for Academic Achievement - Doha College, June 1993 & June 1994 * Elementary stage education - Doha Independent School, Qatar > Additional Skills: Computer skills * Perfect operating knowledge of IBM and Apple computers * Experienced and much interested in internet use and online research * Experienced in the use of Office and Office XP * Word processing speed in both English (40 wpm) and Arabic (30wpm) * Experienced in the use of Power Point, database and spreadsheet software * Experienced and interested in the use of desktop publishing, graphical and medical software Language skills * Perfect command and native fluency in spoken and written English * Very good command of French * Good command of Spanish * Good command of German Research skills * Experienced in compiling information and research * Experienced in field work, carrying out surveys and market research Communication Skills * Ability to work with children and young people * Excellent leadership, management and organizational skills * Much interested in teamwork * Much experienced in working under pressure and adhering to strict deadlines > Location: Cairo, Egypt (Egypt) |
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