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