Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Projects
Awards and Honors
Volunteer Work and Extracurricular Activities
Courses
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Salma Wassim Kamal Mahmoud

Salma Wassim Kamal Mahmoud

New Cairo

Summary

Language enthusiast with a keen interest in the art of translation and interpretation. Proficient in Japanese, English, French, and Arabic, and adept at facilitating effective crosscultural communication. A dedicated reader and an avid translator who thrives on capturing the subtleties of diverse cultures through words.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Public Relations Assistant

The Japan Foundation, Cairo
09.2023 - Current
  • Craft and translate engaging posts and content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.
  • Provide translation services for JFC's operations in Japanese, English, and Arabic, ensuring clear communication across diverse markets.
  • Undertake administrative tasks related to JFC's operations, offering translation, interpretation, and logistical support for seamless execution.
  • Handle miscellaneous administrative responsibilities related to JFC, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language, Japanese

Ain Shams University
2023

ISEP Student -

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 東京外国語大学
2022

Skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Editing Skills
  • Language Localization
  • Strong Vocabulary Skills
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Interpretation Proficiency
  • Excellent Writing Abilities
  • Accurate Translation
  • Literary translation

Accomplishments

  • Course in CAT Tools - SDL Trados at Kemet Training and Investment Co., Cairo (2020)
  • Literary Translation Course from Japanese into Arabic, Languages Armed Forces Institute, Professor Ahmed Fathi(2023)
  • First academic year at Imam Ibn Malik for Linguistic Foundation Institute (2022-2023)

Certification

  • TOEFL iBT (Score: 101/120)
  • DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) B2
  • Proficiency certificate in “The Laamiyah of Imaam ibn Al- Wardi”, Imam Ibn Malik for Linguistic Foundation Institute (2022- 2023)

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Advanced
C1
French
Upper intermediate
B2

Projects

卒業プロジェクト(芥川龍之介の『或阿呆の一生』のアラビア語への翻訳及び翻訳における諸問題の例やその解決方法) 

(English Translation): Graduation Project "Arabic Translation of Ryunosuke Akutagawa's 'A Fool's Life': Exploring Challenges and Their Resolutions"

Awards and Honors

  • First Place Award in “The Arabic Language Competition-Essay Writing” - Ain Shams University (2022)
  • Second Place Award in “The First Electronic Competition for Talent Discovery -Essay Writing”- Ain Shams University (2020)
  • Excellence Award in Japanese Language Department, Faculty of Al Alsun, Ain Shams University for ranking First in first, second, third and fourth semesters

Volunteer Work and Extracurricular Activities

• Volunteer at Cairo International Book Fair (Ana Mutatawwi) (2021) 

  • Volunteer Translator: Contributed to translating the documentary "Immuto" from English to Arabic at Banlastic Egypt in March 2022, aiming to promote environmental awareness.

• Participant at LE FESTIF (Le Festival International de Théâtre Scolaire Francophone d'Egypte) (2016, 2018) 

• Volunteer Translator at The First Academic Conference on Japanese Studies 'Prospects of Cooperation Between  the Arab Region and Japan in Cultural and Environmental Fields (2023)

Courses

  • Course in CAT Tools - SDL Trados at Kemet Training and Investment Co., Cairo (2020)
  • Literary Translation Course from Japanese into Arabic, Languages Armed Forces Institute, Professor Ahmed Fathi (2023)
  • First academic year at Imam Ibn Malik for Linguistic Foundation Institute (2022-2023)

REFERENCES

  • Dr. Mohammad Eshiba

Assistant Professor and Department Coordinator, Japanese Language Department, Faculty of Al-Alsun  (Languages), Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.  

Email: meshiba@alsun.asu.edu.eg 


  • Maha Ahmed Hussein

 Assistant Lecturer, Japanese Language Department, Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages), Ain Shams University, Cairo,  Egypt. 

 Email: MahaAhmedHussein@alsun.asu.edu.eg 


  • Dr. Hiromu Kondoh

Visiting lecturer at Faculty of Al-Alsun Ain Shams University 

manbo.tango0418@gmail.com

Timeline

Public Relations Assistant

The Japan Foundation, Cairo
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language, Japanese

Ain Shams University

ISEP Student -

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 東京外国語大学
Salma Wassim Kamal Mahmoud