Mariam Loutfi
Etobicoke
Summary
Reliable Translator possessing excellent critical thinking skills and multilingual fluency. Polished in converting written materials, relaying concepts and ideas between languages and editing and proofreading text to reflect language. Meticulous and detailed professional with over 15 years of related expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Translator
Future Group Translation Services
Cairo
02.2023 - Current
- Translate material for diverse subjects such as e-commerce, fashion, sporting goods, business operations, and legal matters in French, English,and Arabic.
- Proofread and review final works.
- Apply cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Freelance Transcriber
LXT
Cairo
06.2019 - Current
- Transcribe and review high volume French and Arabic speech-to-text transcriptions for AI and voice recognition optimization.
- Check accuracy of transcribed text against original audio recordings.
- Proofread transcriptions for grammar, spelling, punctuation and other errors
- Ensure quality and timely delivery by monitoring the performance of transcription and revision teams.
- Lead training programs for new candidates.
Senior Translator
Jumia Egypt
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Localized e-commerce content for multiple brands and sellers.
- Utilized Computer-Assisted Translation tools to enhance translation consistency and optimize productivity.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by providing translation services for key departmental documents and internal communication in English and Arabic.
- Compiled and organized domain-specific information into comprehensive glossaries.
- Created language-specific style guides to promote consistent usage of idioms and expressions in all translations.
- Listened to video dialogue and created accurate subtitle scripts in target language.
Content and Translation Manager
Greenetworks
03.2013 - 04.2022
- Produced English-Arabic translations for various documents including contracts, proposals, company website, and social media content.
- Provided translation services for company clients in website and app development projects, along with marketing and advertising material.
Second Line Team Mentor (Tech Lead and QC)
Stream Global Services
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Oversaw daily operations of the team, troubleshooting problems as they occurred.
- Evaluated individual strengths and weaknesses of team members and provided feedback as needed.
- Enhanced communication through effective translation.
Education
Master of Laws - International Business Law
IDAI - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Cairo, Egypt10-2007
Bachelor - Law
IDAI - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Cairo, Egypt10-2006
Skills
- Translation (French = English = Arabic)
- CAT Tools proficiency: Good command of MemoQ, Trados, XTM, TMS, Phrase, Transit NXT, Lionbridge, and more)
- Cultural understanding
- Proofreading skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
TEF Canada, Level C1
IELTS, Score 8.5
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Freelance Translator
Future Group Translation Services
02.2023 - Current
Senior Translator
Jumia Egypt
05.2022 - 03.2023
Freelance Transcriber
LXT
06.2019 - Current
Content and Translation Manager
Greenetworks
03.2013 - 04.2022
Second Line Team Mentor (Tech Lead and QC)
Stream Global Services
10.2009 - 11.2012
Master of Laws - International Business Law
IDAI - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Bachelor - Law
IDAI - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
TEF Canada, Level C1
IELTS, Score 8.5
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