C. V. Of Mrs. Heba Mohammad Shawky (Umsarah)
Personal information.
Name: Heba Mohammad Shawky
Date of birth: 19/06/1977
Place of birth: Cairo
Marital Status: Married
Contact information.
Phone number: (202)44781042
Cellular phone: 20105070906
E-mail:
Address: 84 Sadek Gohar st., NasrCity, Cairo
Language Pairs.
English >Arabic (Native tongue)
Arabic>English
French>Arabic
French>English
Academic Qualifications.
Postgraduate diploma in Linguistic and Translation, Faculty of Languages and Simultaneous Interpretation, Al Azhar University, (2002).
B.A. in English Language Translation and Literature, (Minor in French), Faculty of Languages, AinShamsUniversity, (1999).
General High School Certificate (Science Section), Armenian Catholic Sisters’ School, in Cairo, where I had all my school education(1995).
Past Occupations.
While still an undergraduate, I worked as a part-timer for the Canadian MPIS project at the Egyptian Authority for Energy and Electricity where I was responsible for translating maintenance procedures documents as well as occasional consecutive translation at meetings between Egyptian and Canadian engineers, (1997/1998).
After graduation, I trained in translation and proofreading in METSCO language and translation center, (1999/2000).
An English language instructor at the above- mentioned center, (2000/2001)..
A freelance translator, (2000-the present time)
Translation Experience.
Working as a freelancer, I’ve accomplished a number of projects in a variety of fields;
In the technical domain, I’ve translated documents dealing with Power Stations and Substations;IT industry (software localization, and specifications of IT products for famous companies such as Intel, Google, and Kingston, etc);furniture industry;underground constructions; operation of industrial mechanical and electronic equipment (such as cranes, automatic lubrication systems, flight obstacle warning lights, etc);electrical safety in construction, automotive industry (for some well-known brands such as Kia, Jaguar, Volvo, Renault [mainly Renault Trucks]); user manuals and technical specifications guides (for mobile phones, printers, scanners, copiers, routers, Bluetooth kits, POS equipment, IPhone accessories, digital cameras, HDTV & home theaters, training simulation systems, access control and security systems …etc) for world-famous brands such as Nokia, Alcatel, Epson, U.S. Robotics, Kingston, and Linksys among others.I have also translated large volumes of highly technical training material related to all aspects of construction projects for construction workers, tile setters, carpenters, masons, and electricians. The field of oil and drilling is another technical domain where I gained valuable experience as a result of translating large volumes of training documents in this domain.
My most recent projects in the technical domain include:
90K words in the field of automotive (end client was Kia Automotive Company)
23K-word webinars in the field of HP printers remanufacturing
A 73K-word Roustabout training course, in the oil industry
41K related to Furniture Industry (French>Arabic)
User manuals for miscellaneous home appliances
12K words of technical specifications of Aircraft Warning Lights Solar Powered Systems
In the field of International Organizations and Politics, I have translated large volumes of texts including, conference reports, parliamentary handbooks, training material for workers in international organizations, and blogs related to the democratic control over the armed forces, Security Sector Reform, the Arab spring, community safety in refugee camps, among other subjects. Such projects were for a number of international organizations such as DCAF, European Parliament, NATO, and UNODC. Moreover, I’ve translated parts of the World Bank’s website related to Youth Programs, and refugee support
My most recent projects(during the last six months) in the field of government and politics include:
Around 9 000 words in training material for combating crime in Z'atari refugee camp
Around 80,000 words in a parliamentary handbook for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Website translation and localization: I have translated and localized many websites such as that of the World Bank, Sentan for registration services, and Google’s toolbar online user’s guide, Website of 001 Translation Company, Website of Delaso for Language training, Websites of Hotel Majestic, Paris, Hotel Raphael, Paris, and Hotel .Regina, Paris.
In the medical field, I have been translating large volumes of material for CCHMC (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center), and CBI (Cancer and blood institute). I've translated documents about MIBG treatment, treatment plans for pediatric patients of various diseases and medical conditions such as Burkett Lymphoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Neuroblastoma, and Epidermolysis Bullosa;informational brochures related to a number of diseases and medical conditions including cystic fibrosis, hepatitis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis; ear implantation surgeries, as well as maternal and neonates health; medical surveys about symptoms and effects of medications related to depression and hemophilia, forms for observation of patients with bowl disorders, documents about kidney transplant for children detailing criteria for selecting patients for transplants, the surgical operation, preoperative and postoperative care and medications for patients, as well as similar documents for heart transplants and bone and marrow transplants,patient informative documents about lobectomy and cortisectomy for seizure control in children,consent forms for a number of clinical trials and experiments such trail treatment of refractory neuroblastoma and Testicular tissue cryopreservation for fertility preservation. In addition, I have translatedmedicine sheets and feeding plans for patients, care instructions for patients with Central lines and PICC,children immunization and vaccination leaflets, hospital reports, manuals and marketing documents about medical equipment (including Urodynamic systems, Electrical stimulation units, Analgesic electrical stimulation units, perineal electrical stimulation units, Normalised Balance Platform training and testing unit, cardiovascular imaging systems, pulse oximeters, computed tomography x-ray systems, and cochlear implants among others). In addition, in the field of pharmaceuticals, I have experience translating leaflets of medicinal products (analgesics, antiseptics, teething gels, disinfectants, medical scrubs, suppositories, soft contact lenses solutions, anti-hypertension medication, R-enantiomer medications) and basics of pharmaco-vigilance,
My most recent projects(during the last six months) in the medical domain include:
5K-word RWSP Manual
Several medical surveys about depression
13000 words about ear implantation
A 3K-word pamphlet about an anti-hypertension medication (an IEC).
The field of cosmetics also falls within my areas of experience as I have translated large volumes of documents and website contents for such well-known brands in this field such as Wella, Gillette, Eukon, and Herbal Essence.
My most recent projects(during the last six months) in the field of cosmetics include:
Slimming Cream leaflets
Children cosmetics
In the educational field, I've translated educational curricula for different grades, as well as parent notifications, school policy brochures, student evaluation and individualized educational programs for students with special educational needs, and applications forms for Cincinnati Public Schools, Detroit Public schools, Fresno Unified School District,King's Canterbury's Summer Schools and I've also participated in putting the English language curriculum for a private school in Cairo.
My most recent projects(during the last six months) in the field of education include:
Leaflets about High School programs in Cincinnati School district
Various Applications forms
In the field of business documents, I have translated many documents detailing companies policies,codes of conducts, health &safety policies, release of information and media communication guidelines, business registers, general statutes of corporations and organizations, for a number of well-known corporations such as Halliburton, ExxonMobil, Halcrow, Rowan drilling companies, and El-Paso. In addition, I have translated marketing materials for a number of companies including a real estate company building residential complexes in the palm island of Jumeirah, a company selling apartments in London, Lebara Mobile for mobile services, as well as some marketing material for Egypt Air.
My most recent projects(during the last six months) in the field of general business documents include:
A large feasibility study about road constructions
In addition, I've also handled texts related to psychology and psychometrics (which covered such areas as memory and information retention techniques, cognitive abilities tests, personality analysis for prospective employees), environmental issues, refugee support and social welfare programs, food and beverages (for Starbucks), International Bank Programs for Youth & Forests, management policy of associations, journalism and political reporting, business registers and other official documents such as university certificates, driving licenses, divorce decrees, and school certificates.
Computer skills.
CAT tools:
Excellent manipulation of: SDLTrados 2007 and 2009. I also have previous experience in Wordfast.
Other software:
Office 2007
Page Maker,
Acrobat Distiller.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
References.
Available upon request.
You can also check the "willingness to work again" tab on my Profile on Proz (