RESUME for SAMI IBRAHIM

PROFILE

I am highly motivated, with a good education, multiple degrees and honors and a broad range of skills. I have the ability to work well under pressure and to handle more than one job at a time. I also work well with deadlines. I am seeking a position in which I can utilize my education and experience to the full and further develop my skills and abilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Researching and Data Analysing:

 Research of information about companies in Arabic and English according to specific criteria

 Analysis and filtering of the relevant information

 Writing reports in English containing the selected information

 Timely and accurate delivery of the reports

Translation, Interpreting and Editing:

 Translating documents from English into Arabic and vice versa.

 Interpreting from English into Arabic and vice versa

 Editing translations to Arabic language

 Preparing written correspondence

 Bilingual customer services and marketing

 Ability to work well under pressure for extended periods

Teaching:

 Teaching different subjects including English, Chemistry, Biology and Math

 Teaching students of different age groups and abilities, both schoolchildren and university students

 Preparing student curricula

 Understanding the needs and mentality of children, teenagers and adults

Communication:

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic

 Confident and articulate in verbal communication

 Empathetic listener with professional speaking abilities

 Ability to speak in public, to groups, and via electronic media

 Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

 Experienced in handling complaints from parents, clients and customers

 Team player with understanding of multicultural issues

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

AII Data Processing:

Data analyst Arabic-English (December 20, 2013 to July 25, 2014)

(Adverse Media Entity Project- Client: Dow Jones)

(Due Diligence Project- Client: Dow Jones)

Amnesty International- Bulgaria

Interpreter Arabic-English (as a freelancer November 2013 to date)

Gibran Khalil Gibran School – Sofia, Bulgaria

Teacher of English, Biology and Chemistry (September 2013 - December 2013)

Arabis – Sofia, Bulgaria

Indexer, Customer Support consultant and translator (April 2013 – August 2013)

Albaath University (Faculties of Civil Engineering, Medicine) – Homs, Syria

Lecturer in English language (January 2011 – June 2012)

Freelance translator – Homs, Syria

English-Arabic Translator (2010 – June 2012)

Ministry of Agriculture –Homs, Syria

Village engineer (September 2011 – June 2012)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of English-Arabic Translation – Faculty of Art, AL Baath University, Homs, Syria (2006 – 2010)

 Four-year advanced degree

 Ranked first in year with an average mark of 75%

Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering – Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, AL Baath University, Homs, Syria (2005 – 2010)

 Five-year advanced degree

 Average mark of 65%

HONORS AND AWARDS:

 Fulbright Teacher Assistant ( FLTA) fellowship 2011 (unable to take up the position owing to the situation in Syria)

 Appointed Lecturer in English at AL Baath University (Translation Section, Faculty of Art) as a result of graduating top of class in English-Arabic Translation

LANGUAGES:

 Arabic: Mother tongue

 English: Excellent – holder of Toefl Certificate with 590/650 from the American Cultural Center in Damascus, Syria

 German: Good

 Bulgarian: Good

COMPUTER SKILLS

 Good command of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

 Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

OTHER:

 Address: 40A Boulevard Bratia Buxton, Sofia, Bulgaria

 Phone: +359 (0)877894800

 Email:

 LinkedIn:

 Holder of Bulgarian travel document

 Willing and able to relocate