RACHA MAKAREM - CV updated
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Racha Makarem has nearly 20 years of experience in translation, interpretation, editing, and management. She has a postgraduate degree in translation and languages and has worked for many prominent organizations in the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon, including Abu Dhabi Media and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Her roles have included heading translation departments and freelance interpreting. She is proficient in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish and has strong communication, writing, and multi-tasking skills.
RACHA MAKAREM - CV updated
- 1. Racha Makarem PROFESSION AL BREIF: EDUCATION Postgraduate in Translation and Languages with nearly 20 years professional experience in conference interpretation, multi- disciplinary written translation, copywriting and editing as well as management of teams. Experience with the largest names in the region such as the National Newspaper – Abu Dhabi Media, The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (Abu Dhabi), OSN, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Al Aan TV, Leeds Global Consultancy, United Nations Development Program UNDP), Ministry of Tourism- Lebanon, Ministry of Education, among others. Experience also includes training of translators and editors and moderating training courses. Languages: English, French, Arabic and Spanish (In progress). 1998 Postgraduate diploma of specialization in translation and spoken languages. 1996 B.A. Translation and Languages – Saint Joseph University – Beirut. PROFESSION AL April 2010 until present EXPERIENCE - Senior translator/Editor - Head of Translation Department at The National newspaper – Abu Dhabi - Editor of Taware’e wa Azamat magazine since 2012 – Publication issued by the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in Abu Dhabi that focuses on security-related issued. -Freelance interpreter for various public and private departments including Abu Dhabi Education Council, Abu Dhabi Authority for Marital Status: Married Nationality: Lebanese/ UAE visa Address: Abu Dhabi E-mail: rachamk@hotmail.com Phone: +971 55 84 84 64 9
- 2. Culture and Heritage, National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, Tourism and Culture Authority, Sorbonne University. Brief: Work entails writing/ translation and editing of articles, press releases in addition to simultaneous interpretation. 2006 – 2009 Head of Translation/Editing Department Image Production House – Beirut Company Brief: IPH is a leading production company that offers translation, subtitling, and dubbing services for a multitude of national and international TV networks. 2005 – 2006 Head of Translation Department Medialink International – Beirut Company Brief: Medialink is a prestigious production and distribution company that offers translation, subtitling, and dubbing services for a number of national and international media networks. 2003 – 2005 Head of Translation Department Racti for Production and Distribution – Beirut Company Brief: Racti is an international production company that offers translation and dubbing services for international media networks. 2001 – 2003 Owner of private translation office that offered mainly legal translation services for banks and law firms in Lebanon and abroad. 1997 – 2000 Freelance translator for Showtime SDI Media – Beirut SKILLS AND ABILITIES Communicate effectively in English, French, Arabic and Spanish. Proficient in MS Word applications. Articulate and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Good multi-tasking skills; handle multiple projects and priorities.
- 3. Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Growth, career oriented. Work under pressure. Team player.