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Abdullah Al-Gabbani

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in translation, Arabic language proficiency, and copy editing. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality translations and meticulously edited content. Adept at ensuring accuracy and clarity in multilingual communications. Committed to leveraging skills to contribute effectively in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Corporate Sponsorship Advisor

aramco
Dhahran
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • The Corporate Sponsorship Advisor is responsible for securing corporate sponsorships and partnerships
  • This role will work closely with the marketing, sales, and executive teams to ensure that the right sponsorship opportunities are being identified
  • The Corporate Sponsorship Advisor will research potential businesses, as well as develop and execute sponsorship strategies that drive ROI while increasing brand awareness.

Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator

aramco
Al-Dhahran
01.2017 - 07.2022
  • The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing relationships with sponsors to generate revenue and raise brand awareness for the organization
  • This includes researching potential sponsors, arranging meetings, negotiating contracts and executing events
  • The Sponsorship Coordinator will also be responsible for managing all elements of sponsorship contracts and events, as well as tracking, analyzing and reporting results.

Government Affairs Advisor

aramco
Al-Dhahran
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • - Conducts staff research required to resolve issues that affect company relations with government and impact company operations and image. - Liases with departments related to the area of the advisor's assingnment of responsibilites. - Recieves work direction from the assigned supervisor, but is expected to complete most assingments independently. - Deals with all company organizations including GA departments kingdomwide on matters of short and long - range importance to government-Saudi Aramco relationships, often with great financial ramifications. - Handles significance correspondence between Saudi Aramco and the government, ensuring a unified 'Company approach' and seeing that all relevant parties in the company are kept informed.

Supervisor, Translation and Training

Vinnell Arabia
Saudi Arabia
09.2012 - 11.2014
  • Performs as a leader of training team at the Branch.
  • Manages the translation team that supports Vinnell Arabia Divisions and Branches.
  • Prepares for the critical and big projects to meet the deadlines.
  • Provides technical translation support, English to Arabic and Arabic to English, in written and oral formats within the specialty area.
  • Advises and assists the branch personnel with matters concerning Arabic culture, customs and traditions.

Linguistic Instructor

Vinnell Arabia
Saudi Arabia
05.2011 - 08.2012
  • Performs as a course instructor for Saudi Training Courses.
  • Teaches linguistics, military and technical terms to Saudi Translators and Interpretors.
  • Conducts and facilitates I/T Recruitment Test in support of HRD.
  • Participates with the team that develops Saudi Training Courses Curriculum.

Senior Technical Editor

Vinnell Arabia
08.2009 - 04.2011
  • Supervise and provide technical guidance to Technical Editors and I/Ts.
  • Specify and prototype tools to increase translation efficiently in the workplace, and work directly with translation teams to develop the quality of projects and publications.
  • Maintain the editorial schedule and ensure that the editors and translators in the team have sufficient work.
  • Edit written English to Arabic Translations and Conducted Quality Checks of Arabic Doctrinal and Training Publications.
  • Collaborate across teams to share information and coordinate on new ideas at the weekly editorial board meetings.

Technical Editor

Vinnell Arabia
11.2007 - 07.2009
  • Edited content, managed eight translators, and provided usability feedback for the supervisor.
  • Worked in a teamwork environment and shared ideas with translators.
  • Edits more than 15 pages a day.
  • Translated many variant documents for Saudi Arabian National Guard and OPM.
  • Supported the section chief to accomplish many projects and meet the deadlines.

Translator/Interpreter

United States Military Training Mission
05.2006 - 10.2007
  • Translated many documents and publications and supports the American officers in verbal translation.
  • Traveled, as a TDY, to many places in the kingdom in support of training and meetings.

Translator/Interpreter

Ministry of Defense and Aviation
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Translated many documents and publications and supports the Saudi officers in verbal translation.
  • Traveled, as a TDY, to many places in the kingdom in support of training and meetings.

Education

Bachelor - English Literature and Translation

Jamiat Al-Imam Mohamed Ibn Saud Al-Islamiah
01.2000 - 01.2005

Skills

  • Translation
  • Arabic
  • Copy Editing

Certification

Certified English-Arabic Translator and Interpreter

Languages

English
Arabic

Custom

Saudi Arabia

Personal Information

Title: Senior Public Relations Rep

Timeline

Corporate Sponsorship Advisor

aramco
06.2022 - 03.2024

Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator

aramco
01.2017 - 07.2022

Government Affairs Advisor

aramco
11.2014 - 01.2017

Supervisor, Translation and Training

Vinnell Arabia
09.2012 - 11.2014

Linguistic Instructor

Vinnell Arabia
05.2011 - 08.2012

Senior Technical Editor

Vinnell Arabia
08.2009 - 04.2011

Technical Editor

Vinnell Arabia
11.2007 - 07.2009

Translator/Interpreter

United States Military Training Mission
05.2006 - 10.2007

Translator/Interpreter

Ministry of Defense and Aviation
09.2005 - 04.2006

Bachelor - English Literature and Translation

Jamiat Al-Imam Mohamed Ibn Saud Al-Islamiah
01.2000 - 01.2005

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