ALAN GARDINER
Mobile: 07718 047718
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Web: http://www.alangardinertranslation.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
A professional, highly motivated and enthusiastic Arabic, French and Spanish Linguist with 19 years practical experience of translating and interpreting in the UK and various Arab countries. An experienced administrator with proven management and communication skills. Able to work unsupervised to meet deadlines in demanding and stressful conditions.
SKILLS
· Excellent translating skills both into and from Arabic, French and Spanish.
· Good computer skills including use of Arabic, French and Spanish keyboards in various office-based applications.
· Experience of interpreting during lessons and presentations.
· Ability to use translation memory software.
· Sound understanding of Arabic, French and Spanish culture and customs.
· Good administration skills with experience of document accounting.
· Able to manage a heavy workload.
CAREER HISTORY
1995 – Present
· Worked as a translator and interpreter for various organizations in various countries, including Egypt, Iraq, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
· Worked as a translator for various commercial companies, translation agencies and UK Police.
· Translated documents into Arabic, French and Spanish in “Microsoft Office" applications using Arabic, French and Spanish computer keyboards.
· Translated Arabic, French and Spanish audio material into English, using specialist computer applications.
· Interpreted during meetings, lessons, and presentations to Arab audiences.
· Translated documents from Arabic, French and Spanish into English in a range of subject fields including government, politics, military, defence, business, finance, law, certificates, letters, history, news, media, civil engineering, science and technology.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
· BA(Hons) in Modern Language Studies (Open University)
· Diploma in Arabic ( University of Westminster)
· Diploma in Translation (Arabic>English) (Chartered Institute of Linguists)
· Diploma in Spanish (Open University)
· Diploma in French (Open University)
· Institute of Leadership and Management Diploma.
· Current UK Security Clearance
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Languages
Playing the piano
Cycling
Motorcycling
Skiing
Mountain walking
Photography
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: British
Native language: English