Curiculum Vitae

Khaled Ekermawi, MA, RPSI, MCIL, DPSI(law)

36 Beechwood Drive, Penarth,

CF64 3QZ Cardiff, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 2920706542

Mob: +44 (0) 7737771128

Email:

EXPERIENCE

  • Interpreting work, simultaneous and consecutive, in the Middle East and UK;
  • Courtroom interpreting in the UK;
  • Seven years experience in Arabic/English, English/Arabictranslation;
  • Translation of a range of documents, professional reports and books for several UK and international publishers;
  • Key skills include strong organisational capacity, excellent client service skills, in addition to

analytical, written and interpersonal skills; and

  • Country Experience: UK, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon.

EDUCATION

University of Salford Salford, UK, 2005/6

MA in Translation and Interpreting(Arabic>English)

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, Law in England and Wales2006

(Two Distinctions and one Merit awarded)

University of Glamorgan Ongoing

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)(part-time)

Memberships and professional associations

-Institute of Linguists (IoL) UK

-National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) UK

-Arab Translators Network ATN/APTS Global

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2007 – Ongoing: Translation and Interpreting Service for the High Court in England (Liverpool)

This project entailed the translation of approximately 1,000 pages of documents related to the case. Although mainly legal, medical reports were also included. This service also required on-site interpreting, mainly simultaneous, for a period of 21 days, which received excellent reviews from the High Court judges.

April 2007 – ongoing: Translator for EuroMed Information Centre

I am one of the main translators for the Centre which is responsible for publishing news of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and events that take place between EU officials and their counterparts in the Mediterranean region.

March 2007: Interpreter for the Dispute Resolution Centre (London)

I provided consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for a high profile international dispute. This was a challenging assignment as it required extensive research. The parties, (experienced legal experts), debated endlessly on minute questions of law; which in turn required a dedicated and comprehensive interpreting performance. The three arbitrators, including the parties, praised my performance and commended the level of professionalism displayed.

November 2006 – ongoing: Member of the NRPSI

After I became a member of the NRPSI (National Register of Public Service Interpreters) my work with courts, police stations, customs and different public service clients has expanded greatly. I provide onsite interpreting, (mainly legal), for these clients.

November 2006 – ongoing: Arabic Visiting Lecturer for CityUniversity (London)

I am a visiting lecturer, providing tutorials and assessments/examination for students seeking to earn an undergraduate distance learning degree in translation through CityUniversity.

April 2006 – ongoing: Lifeline languages Services.

I am a freelance interpreter for lifeline languages providing public service interpreting in courts, councils, hospitals, etc.

October 2005 – ongoing: Translator for Forced Migration Review, Oxford University, Oxford, UK. ()

FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in programme design and implementation. FMR has acquired a reputation as the leading practical journal on refugee and displacement issues.

May 2006 – ongoing: Translator for Tashkeel Media Group (Marvel Comic Books)

This work involves translating English language comic books into Arabic. Comics include X-men, Hulk and Superman Returns.

June 1998 – August 2005: Interpreter/Translator

Employed as an official interpreter/translator for various NGO projects, tour groups and business events which involved accompanying clients on trips to Syria and Jordan.

Clients included:

  • Harco Ltd
  • Jordan Baptist Society

November 2004 – August 2005: Translator for Al-Ghad Newspaper, Amman, Jordan. ()

Al Ghad newspaper is a highly regarded Arabic national daily paper in Jordan and I was employed as an official translator to translate current English language articles from international newspapers and news agencies for inclusion. Articles translated covered a wide range of topics which provided me with excellent exposure to high level language and is provided me with invaluable professional experience.

June 1998 – August 2005: Self-employed Arabic Teacher

Working in and around Amman I worked as a private Arabic tutor to a wide range of clients from various nationalities, backgrounds and ages; including businessmen, students, children and tourists. This required a flexible approach in order to adapt to the various needs and language abilities and enabled me to develop a successful teaching approach that has been well received by my clients; both individuals and groups.

September 2000 - March 2002: Translator and Interpreter, International Business Association office in Amman.

International Business Association is a business consulting and development company that has offices in many countries throughout the world. During this time I was employed on a part time basis and was responsible for translation of documents and reports and interpreting in meetings and seminars.

LANGUAGES

Arabic (mother tongue)

English (fluent)

Software

Trados Freelance 7, Windows XP, MS 2002.

REFERENCES

References can be provided upon request.