11 Bluestone Ridge, Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA Phone/Fax: 1-518-383-5934 Cell: 1-518-229-7208 e-mail: [email protected] Noha M. Eyada
Objective: Freelance Arabic/English Translator, Editor, and Audio/Video Editor while Studying for the US Medical License Examination.
Education: 1990–1998 Bachelor of Medicine Cairo, Egypt
• Kasr-Al-Aini Medical School, Cairo University. The largest and most prestigious in the Middle East (3500 patient beds). • Bachelor of Internal Medicine and General Synergy. • Final Grades: “Good” in Internal Medicine and “Very Good” in Surgery.
1987–1990 British GCE Kuwait City, Kuwait
• Britain’s National Certificate of Education (GCE). National Examination administered to uniform standards throughout the world. • Graduated with Grade “A” (highest possible) in all classes including English, English Literature, and Arabic/English Translation. Accepted to Oxford University (UK).
Medical Experience 2000–2001 Police Academy Hospital Cairo, Egypt Hematology and Oncology Medical Intern • Hematology and Oncology Specialist. • Responsible for diagnosing cases, deciding on treatment protocols, and continuous case follow up. • Routinely attended outpatient clinics and emergency clinics. • Participated in weekly hospital seminars and presented papers discussing new developments in the Oncology field.
1999–2000 Kasr El-Aini Medical School Cairo, Egypt
House Officer and General Practitioner • Practiced internal medicine and general surgery. • Rotated in most medical departments of the Middle East’s largest hospital including ER. Summer 1996 Private Clinic London, UK Medical Trainee • Trained in a private clinic (ENT specialist) during summer vacation. • Job assignment included assisting physicians in examining and diagnosing the cases.
Translation & Editing Experience:
1995–1999 Freelance Translation Cairo, Egypt Freelance Translator • Translated (English to Arabic) scientific journal articles, references, and textbook sections for postgraduate students in the Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University. • Provided Arabic-English and English-Arabic interpretation for Arab patients while working as a medical trainee in London, UK.
1990–1995 Kasr El-Aini Medical School Cairo, Egypt Medical School Monthly Magazine – Founder and Lead Columnist • Founded the school’s monthly magazine which featured both Arabic and English articles. • Assumed Full responsibility for magazine editing including coordinating columns, specifying feature subjects, magazine format, and ensuring timely printing. • Lead columnist; authored articles on subjects of interest to the students body and professors including interviews with deans, provosts, ministers, and other prominent personalities.
1990–2000 TM Video Cairo, Egypt
Freelance Video/Audio Editor • Experience working on AVID video/audio editing system. • Participated in editing several TV series, movies, and soap operas that were broadcast on many channels throughout Egypt and the Arab World.
Fields of specialization:
- Health Care/Medical: Medical records, books, drug pamphelets, brochures, pharmaceutical literature, medical journal articles, medical equipment user manuals, and medical terminology.
- Media: Cinema, TV, radio, newspapers, websites.
- Business/Marketing: Business cards, websites, tenders, business proposals, brochures, products documentation, market analysis, advertisement and promotions, financial reports, investment funds prospectus.
- Financial/legal: Affidavits, contracts, birth and death certificates, personal certificates, immigration and visas, bills, letters of credit, payment schedules, business proposals, and legal briefs.
- Technical: Computer hardware & software, product specification, user manuals.
Interpreting: Medical support available upon request
Audio-Video Transcripting and Voice-Over: Audio/Video both in Arabic and English. Significant experience in Audio/Video editing on both Avid and Apple G-5.
- Translated Masters and doctorate theses in medical and financial fields from English into Arabic.
- Translated patients medical record for visiting American and British doctors. Provided simultaneous interpretation - patient/doctor/other healthcare professionals.
- Translated English references and textbooks for students preparing for Master of Finance at Cairo University.
- Songs, movies, and TV programs.
Rates:
$0.04- $0.10 per word depending on the project and it’s specifications.
Sales Manager Experience:
1996–1997 “Prestige” Event Management Cairo, Egypt Sales Manager • Organized Cairo’s 5th International Song Festival (1997) at Cairo Conference Center. • Generated the highest ever daily sales revenue (equivalent of $8000) for 15 consecutive days. • Organized “Supermarket Fair“ for Food Products and Beverages (1996). Led the organizing team (60 Members) toward winning the best fair in the Middle East award.
1992–1993 Comet International Cairo, Egypt Sales Representative • Sales Representative at Comet International Company for Educational Technology for kids in Cairo International Book Fair. Job had direct customer contact. • Tripled product sales by end of assignment. Helped in bringing record sales for the company for 2 successive years. Received certificate of appreciation.
Skills, Interests, and Other Qualifications:
• Computer skills: Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Word Perfect, … • Translation Software: Proficient in Trados. • Strong multi-tasking capabilities as evidenced by studying and career path. • Keen interests in electronic gadgets and software. • United States Permanent Resident.
References:
• Available Upon Request