CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Emmanuel Edem Kwesi Weto
Date of birth : 17th July 1977
Sex : Male
Nationality : Ghanaian
Profession : Translator
Languages spoken : English, French, Spanish,
Languages written : English, French, Spanish
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Contact P.O.Box AN11963
Cell: (+233) 244 82 73 14 Accra North
Ghana
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Personal Statement
A highly focused, selfless and dedicated individual who is very positive about the future. An individual who loves to meet new challenges and can adapt to a new environment with appreciable ease and also a good team player.
Career Objective
Seeking an opportunity to work with a goal-oriented organization and to contribute to the growth of that organization.
Education.
School of Translators, Ghana Institute of Languages 2000-2004
o External Diploma in Translation - Distinction
Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin 2002-2003
o Diploma in French Studies- Mention Bien
Keta Secondary School 1994-1996
o G.C.E Advance Level
St. Paul’s Secondary School 1989-1994
o G.C.E Ordinary level
Skill Profile
Able to work under pressure, reliable and efficient in dealing with problems.
Able to establish a good rapport with other team players.
Effective organizational, communication and planning skills.
Computer literate- Microsoft Office application.
Type accurately (40wpm)
Work Experience
Freelance translation 2004-till date
o Translated documents for organizations including, West Africa Trade Hub (WATH), CORAF/WECARD, Ecobank Transnational, WAHO, Ghana Highway Authority, WAMI, FAO, Sight Savers International, Consumers International, Shell, (Ghana) Cargill Ghana Ltd, Symposia Consult etc., at conferences and well as for individuals.
Ghana Institute of Languages 2005-till date
o English, French and Spanish Tutor
Research Assistant (The Steadman Group) April-June 2006
o Performed administrative and research duties. Liaised with and collected data on blindness activities from Sight Savers International Offices in all the francophone West African countries and translated such information into English for the Country Manager.
Other experiences
o Member, Ghana Association of Translators & Interpreters (G.A.T.I)
o SRC President, Ghana Institute of Languages 2001-2002
o Member, Central Committee, National Union of Ghana Students 2001-2002
Referees.
(1) Adjoa R. des Bordes-Imboua (3) Mr. Ernest Quartey Ameyibor
Executive Director & Translator Assistant Auditor General
Symposia Consult Ghana Audit Service
Accra
www.symposiaconsult.net Tel: +233 (0)244 657160
(2) Mrs. Mercy Benti-Enchill
Head of School of Translators.
P. O. Box M 67
Accra, Ghana
Email:
Tel: (+233) (0)21-221052
Cell: (+233) (0) 209 24 44 49.
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