ZEYAD AL-RIFAIE
Retired
Ankara,06
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Translator
General Secritariate Of Council Of Ministers Iraq
BAGHDAD, IRAQ
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Translated documents from Language to Language.
- Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for leaders.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Prepared comprehensive glossaries and terminology databases to facilitate analysis.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Maximized quality control of translated documents.
- Translated website content from other languages to English.
- Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Assisted with translation of foreign language television and radio programs.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Press Assistant
Offical Spokesman Of Iraqi Goverment
BAGHDAD, IRAQ
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Distributed updated weekly report of project priorities to team members and management.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
International Relations Coordinator
Ministry Of Defence
Baghdad, Iraq
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Trained team members on new hotel services and products to support promotional efforts.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Collge of Education Baghdad University
Baghdad 09.1980 - 07.1984
Master Of Arts - American And English Literature
College of Education Baghdad University
Baghdad 09.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Audio-Visual T.V Programming And Directing
Collge of Fine Arts Baghdad University
Baghdad 09.1996 - 10.2001
Skills
Fluent in [Language]
Cultural expertise
Document review
Business process understanding
Self-Motivated
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Cultural Awareness
Active Listening
Written Communication
Excellent Communication
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Chief Translator
General Secritariate Of Council Of Ministers Iraq
05.2012 - 05.2017
Press Assistant
Offical Spokesman Of Iraqi Goverment
06.2008 - 05.2013
International Relations Coordinator
Ministry Of Defence
08.2004 - 05.2008
Master Of Arts - American And English Literature
College of Education Baghdad University
09.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Audio-Visual T.V Programming And Directing
Collge of Fine Arts Baghdad University
09.1996 - 10.2001
Bachelor Of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Collge of Education Baghdad University
09.1980 - 07.1984