Aisha Haroun-Heidecker Email & Phone Number

Kuwait

Linguist/Interpreter – Area Support Group(GLS) Global Linguist Solutions​​July 2017 – to date- Attending public and private meetings between the Kuwaiti army and the US military- Issuing books to the General Authority for Manpower – Kuwait for US companies that have contracts with the US military- Issuing books to the General Administration of Traffic to allow the transfer of US market licenses to Kuwait so that the workers can drive in Kuwait officially- Issuing entry permits for contractors with the US Army to enter all US camps inside Kuwait- Preparing written translation of all correspondence in Arabic/English- Attending meetings of the new units in the US Army to familiarize them with the customs and culture of the country- Attending and participating in joint exercises between the US Army and the Kuwaiti Army Translator/LinguistVantevis General Trading LLC​​Mar 2013 – Aug 2014 & Jun 2008 - 2012- Actively converted documents and articles, ensuring the converted articles relayed the intended message as clearly as possible- Effectively researched legal and technical phraseology ensuring correct translation and liaising with the client to discuss any unclear points- Provided guidance and feedback to clients, as well as created specific customer style guides- Reviewed and proofread mother tongue text- Reviewed junior translators work and revised if necessary- Conducted both face-to-face and telephone interpreting- Acted as a translator for charities and supported other projects when necessary- Retrieved articles from newspapers, magazines and the internet, translating them into English

Kuwait

I am a dedicated and highly professional Arabic-English Linguist, with over 10 years’ experience gained within the private sector, Government sector and volunteering in educational institution. I have exceptional expertise that comprises a diverse skill set, enabling translation/interpretation of military documentation, legal and technical documents as well as correspondence from clients. Holder of a CAT II Linguist certification. I can be consistently relied upon for verification and correction of translated materials carried out in an expeditiously manner. I possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from all professional backgrounds with demonstrable skills in translation, proofreading, editing, transcription and localization. Skills✓Fluent in Arabic/English/Quran including colloquialisms, business vocabulary and military terminology✓Strong knowledge of grammar and sentence construction✓Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously✓Excellent accuracy, creativity and meeting deadlines✓Excellent time management and ability to handle tasks under high pressure environments✓Critical thinker with attention to detail✓Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment✓Effective interpersonal and communication skills✓Self-motivated and goal oriented✓Confident to take initiatives and adapt quickly to changing needs Achievements✓Successfully performed as a linguist/translator whilst training was conducted within the Kuwaiti military in English, as well as translating training documentation✓Acted as primary translator for the US Army VIPs (General Officers) and the Kuwaiti VIPs (Generals and KMOD) whilst representing the host nation, a primary point of contact for procedures, technical issues and unforeseen challenges