Amal El-Kady
Arabic Linguist
Al-Mokattam, Cairo
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Arabic Proofreader/Editor/Adaptor] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Arabic Linguist
Masreya Media
Cairo
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced language fluency by conducting immersive Arabic language sessions.
- Contributed to mission success by providing linguistic support in variety of operational environments.
- Expanded cultural awareness among colleagues by sharing insights into nuances of Middle Eastern languages and dialects.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Arabic Linguist Supervisor
Masreya Media
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Enhanced team performance by mentoring junior linguists and offering constructive feedback on their work.
- Leveraged linguistic expertise to perform quality control checks on translated materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all projects.
- Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Arabic Linguist
Masreya Media
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated Dub/Sub scripts for accuracy.
- Applying Tashkeel on the translated scripts before Dubbing.
Freelancer Proofreader
Al-Tagreernews Website
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Improved document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content.
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
Freelancer Proofreader
ANA PRESS
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy of language and style.
Editorial Writer
24Media Website
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
Editorial Writer
Al-Bayan Newspaper
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Developed captivating headlines that effectively captured readers'' attention and increased article clicks.
- Managed tight deadlines, consistently delivering well-crafted articles on time without sacrificing quality.
- Adapted writing style to suit multiple formats including news articles, op-eds, features, reviews, blogs, or social media posts.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
Editorial Writer
Dot-Masr Website
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Kept up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in journalism to maintain cutting-edge expertise as an Editorial Writer.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
Editorial Writer
El-Watannews Website
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Reporter and Editor
Radio Horytna
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Language And Literature
Faculty of Arts
Cairo, Egypt 04.2001 -
Skills
Time Management
Written Arabic Comprehension
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Professionalism
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Time Management
Quality Assurance
Timeline
Senior Arabic Linguist
Masreya Media
01.2023 - Current
Arabic Linguist Supervisor
Masreya Media
01.2019 - 12.2022
Arabic Linguist
Masreya Media
02.2018 - 01.2019
Freelancer Proofreader
Al-Tagreernews Website
01.2016 - 10.2016
Freelancer Proofreader
ANA PRESS
10.2015 - 01.2016
Editorial Writer
24Media Website
09.2014 - 03.2015
Editorial Writer
Al-Bayan Newspaper
08.2014 - 02.2015
Editorial Writer
Dot-Masr Website
02.2014 - 07.2014
Editorial Writer
El-Watannews Website
10.2012 - 11.2013
Reporter and Editor
Radio Horytna
01.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Language And Literature
Faculty of Arts
04.2001 -