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Reading , Outgoing, Football
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Farah Ali Elbalula

Farah Ali Elbalula

Technical Translator & Proofreader
Riyadh,Central Region

Summary

A professional Translator, Proofreader, and Document Controller with 13 years years of fast and efficient translation projects in diverse areas, executed many translation services that enriched and helped a lot in delivering my profession in different fields, i.e. legal, business, consulting, engineering & real estate, accounting, scientific, military, political, journalistic & media, psychological, educational and many highly specialized fields.
 Well-mannered, dynamic, self-motivated and able to work under high pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
 Able to work independently without supervision.
 Advance knowledge of CAT tools and specialized Microsoft office tools.
 Advance levels of expertise in Document management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Translator & Proofreader

SALINI SAUDI ARABIA LTD COMANY
12.2023 - Current
  • Guaranteed quality assurance in translation projects through rigorous proofreading procedures, minimizing errors or misunderstandings within final deliverables.
  • Fostered positive relations with international partners via effective conference call interpretations, facilitating collaborative decision-making processes across borders.
  • Enhanced team performance through training colleagues on cultural nuances and language skills development, fostering better communication practices across departments.
  • Enabled seamless communication between healthcare providers and patients, promoting better understanding of medical treatments and diagnoses.

Technical Translator & Proofreader

Imdan Project Management Company
06.2022 - 12.2023

· Translate and proofread the projects' documents, such as reports, technical specifications, incoming/outgoing-correspondence, presentations, contracts, and tenders, from English into Arabic and vice versa.

· Develop creative and effective copy for advertising campaigns, websites, social media, email marketing, and print materials.

· Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy.

· Generate reports on document status, usage, and compliance

· Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and visual presentation

· Conduct keyword research and apply SEO best practices to increase organic search traffic.

· Mentor junior copywriters and review their work to maintain quality and consistency.

Technical Translator

Salini Impregilo S.P.A Branch/Webuild
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring timely delivery of all assignments.
  • Enhanced translation accuracy by implementing technical terminology and subject matter expertise.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technological advancements to stay competitive in the translation market.
  • Contributed to the growth of the company''s client base by delivering consistent quality translations that led to repeat business and referrals.

Technical Translator

PM Group International Co.
12.2015 - 04.2020
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to strengthen linguistic skills and industry knowledge.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accurate translations, maintaining industry-specific relevance.
  • Increased client satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open communication throughout projects.
  • Assisted colleagues with challenging translation projects when needed, offering support through specialized language expertise or industry-specific knowledge.

Translator & Copywriter

Al Amari Certified Translation Office
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Translated documents from Arabic to English and vice veresa.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.

Translator & Copywriter

United Electronics Company [eXtra]
03.2012 - 12.2015

· Develop copy for a wide variety of clients in a wide variety of mediums including but not limited to all popular social media channels, emails, blogs & websites.

· Provide the client with a grammatically correct and accurate final version of the translated text, usually as a Microsoft Word or PowerPoint document

· Professionally translate all documents in adherence with the guidelines.

· Assisted in the creation and execution of content strategies to enhance brand awareness.

· Edited and proofread copy to ensure grammatical accuracy and alignment with brand tone.

· Supported A/B testing initiatives to optimize marketing messaging.

· Delivered SEO-optimized blog posts, newsletters, and social media content to drive customer engagement.

Translator & Secretary

Anna ASudan Organization
02.2008 - 07.2010

· Translate and proofread the projects' documents, such as reports, technical specifications, incoming/outgoing-correspondence, presentations, contracts, and tenders, from English to Arabic and vice versa.

· Served as interpreter for teleconferences as required.

· Stamp all accounts payable cheques and match with remittance stubs.

· Review the submitted orphanage studies, prepare presentation and claim data.

· Coordinate meetings with the concerned authorities.

· Assisting the Human Resources Manager and wider team with tasks such as recruitment and hiring, employee performance, remuneration and rewards, training and inductions, employee relations, and workplace health and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Khartoum
Khartoum, Sudan
04.2001 -

Skills

Interpretation of technical specifications

Training

  • Advanced Technical Translation – [Training Provider]
  • Document Control & Archiving – [Training Provider]

Section name

  • Dear SHURES
  • I hope you're doing well.
  • I'm seeking your assistance in placing a professional translator with expertise in the construction industry. I’m highly skilled in translating and proofreading the technical documents such as technical reports, contracts, incoming/outgoing-correspondence, presentations, claims, requests. drawings, safety manuals, specifications between Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy and tone are preserved contracts, with fluency in [Arabic/English].
  • If you’re aware of any relevant opportunities, I’d appreciate your support in facilitating a connection.
  • Kindly find my attached resume below for more details about my qualifications and experience.
  • Best regards
  • Farah Ali Elbalula
  • +966555402765

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with the design team to modify the foundation specifications and implemented a revised construction schedule to account for the changes in Ministry of Health Projects.
  • Successfully mitigated the impact of the soil conditions, allowing the project to proceed on schedule with minimal delays
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.

Software

CAT Tools (Computer-Assisted, Wordfast, TrSDL Trados Studioanslation Tools)

Interests

Tennis or Badminton, Football (Soccer), Translating Volunteer Work, International Certifications, Public Speaking or Conference Presentations, Writing or Blogging, Photography or Videography

Reading , Outgoing, Football

Reading, Football Team,  Outgoing personality 

Timeline

Technical Translator & Proofreader

SALINI SAUDI ARABIA LTD COMANY
12.2023 - Current

Technical Translator & Proofreader

Imdan Project Management Company
06.2022 - 12.2023

Technical Translator

Salini Impregilo S.P.A Branch/Webuild
04.2021 - 05.2022

Technical Translator

PM Group International Co.
12.2015 - 04.2020

Translator & Copywriter

Al Amari Certified Translation Office
04.2015 - 12.2015

Translator & Copywriter

United Electronics Company [eXtra]
03.2012 - 12.2015

Translator & Secretary

Anna ASudan Organization
02.2008 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Khartoum
04.2001 -
Farah Ali ElbalulaTechnical Translator & Proofreader