KHALID EL MORCHIDI

Phone:   +971 50 9599359

Email: [email protected]  / [email protected]

Nationality:  Moroccan / Passport #: NA1276505

Date of Birth: 13/05/1977.

Driver License: Light vehicle (UAE driver license)

Address: Living in Abu Dhabi- UAE

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A multi-skilled, reliable and talented translator/ Linguist/ Administrator and TEFL certified Teacher with a proven ability to translate written documents from a source language to a target language, and with good all-round HR advisory skills. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas and can communicate clearly and effectively with people from all social & professional backgrounds. Well mannered, articulate and fully aware of diversity and multicultural issues. Flexible in the ability to adapt to challenges when they arise, and at the same time remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

§  Senior Translator in the Ministry of Energy & Industry, Abu Dhabi- UAE

§  Translator/ Administrator with Afaq For Leadership Development L.L.C

Providing translation and interpretation and localization services/ Simultaneous translation in conferences/ Trainings and workshops in different leadership training with governmental organizations.

§  Medical Interpreter/ Translator in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi November 2014- December 2015.

·      Providing medical interpretation and translation (Document or over the phone) to facilitate communication and understanding between physicians, nurses and patients.

·      Creating presentations and writing up reports, day-to-day emails, glossaries of medical terms, helping junior interpreters understanding technical terminology.

·      Liaising between physicians, nurses and patients in regards to some cultural matters.

§   Freelancer Translator/ Interpreter with London Center for Training and Elite Group for Training in different workshops and trainings tailored for the Abu Dhabi Police.

§  Senior Translator/Proof reader/ Admin Supervisor with United Printing & Publishing, Part of Abu Dhabi Media / From April 2013 to June 2014.

Duties include:

·      Read original material and rewrite in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained. (Translating English, Arabic and French). Supervising the Etihad Airways project with UPP.

·      Assist in the production of newsletters, brochures and other printed materials designed for the public.

·      Proofread, edit, and revise translated documents and materials according to the guidelines.

·      Maintain and update records of translated materials in order to ensure ease of retrieval in the future.

·      Supervising the work of office junior translators and assigning work for them.

·      Creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office.

§  Senior Translator/ Interpreter/ Proofreader with Lexington Security Group

From May 2012 to May 2013.

Duties:

·         Providing legal as well as technical translation (e.g. presentations, reports, training manuals, etc.) from the source language to the targeted language.

·         Perform simultaneous / consecutive interpretation during trainings and Management meetings.

·         Supporting the team of trainers with other projects with Abu Dhabi Police when necessary.

·         Acting as an Assistant Trainer in the different trainings for the Abu Dhabi Police Officers.

·         Perform any other relevant tasks as they arise and as delegated by the line manager.

§  Translator/ Interpreter, Liaison Officer in SSAT Abu Dhabi, UAE

An UK Education Consulting Company – from 2008 to November 2011.

·         Translating official documents and curriculum materials at an appropriate linguistic level.

·         Interpret verbally between Arabic and English and vice versa in Senior Management Meetings and conferences.

·         Support all SSAT trainings within school and, if required, at other venues to facilitate communication.

·         Proofread, Edit and ensure the accuracy of translated material, and edit the final versions.

·         Tutoring Arabic lessons for non-Arabic speakers from SSAT.

·         Scheduling and delegating administrative tasks.

·         Receptionist & Arabic Customer Service Executive/Administrator in

Four Seasons Golf Resort- Dubai Festival City, UAE

From December 2006 to August 2008

Administrative duties:

• Coordinating with various staff for operational support activities of the unit.

• Serve as a liaison between departments and operating units in the resolution of daily problems.

• Provide administrative/secretarial support for various departments, assisting visitors with their inquiries.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar activities.

Receptionist duties: Attending guests, answering their inquiries, site-seeing tours, taxi service, filling out registrations forms etc.

EDUCATION

Management & Marketing Universal Business School, Edinburgh- UK

Mini MBA Intensive- Management- 2017

Mohamed V University of Letters & Human Sciences Agdal-Rabat, Morocco

Applied Bachelor degree in Professional Communication – 2005

Mohamed V University of Letters & Human Sciences Agdal-Rabat, Morocco

Bachelor of Art in English language & Literature (Field: Applied Linguistics) – 2002

SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

·    Interpreter/Translator Supervisor with the Police Flir-camera Operators training in North East Police Support Unit – in Northumbria, Newcastle- UK June- July 2012.

·   Lead Interpreter/ Senior Translator in “The Student’s Centered Learning Conference” organized

by the Cambridge University and TESOL, Abu Dhabi March 2010.

CERTIFICATES

·         TEFL Certificates from ITTT (2010)

·         Certificate in Translation in the teaching context from Oxford University.

·         Certificate of a workshop on Emotional Intelligence.

·         Other Certificates on Administration Management…

SKILLS AND LANGUAGES

·      Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

·      Able to communicate professionally in English, French and Arabic.

·      Allows for frequent and open two-way communication

·      Empowering them by sharing control of resources and responsibilities

·      Provides support and help to maximize performance.

·      Computer literate (MS Office, Windows, Internet, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Database, etc…).

References available upon request.