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Wassim BOUGHENOUT

Wassim BOUGHENOUT

CHATILLON

Summary

As an experienced translator with a Master's degree in translation and eight years of professional experience helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between Arabic, English and French without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.

My translation skills encompass various domains, including interpretation, subtitling, and localization. With a diverse range of translation projects under my belt, I bring a wealth of linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding to my work, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translations across different mediums and contexts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Translator

self employed
Paris
07.2016 - Current
  • English-French Arabic.
  • Proofread translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
  • Reviewed existing translations for accuracy and consistency with other texts in the same project.
  • Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
  • Court interpreter with translation agencies such as Legal230

and many police stations in Paris.

  • Translated important departmental materials.
  • Created glossaries and terminology databases to produce translations.
  • Prepared subtitle and transcript copy for videos and online presentations.
  • Utilized computer-assisted translation software programs such as Trados and MemoQ.
  • Proofread subtitles prior to release, ensuring accuracy of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Utilized software programs such as Aegisub, Subtitle Workshop and Adobe Premiere Pro for subtitling tasks.
  • Created translations for various film genres including documentaries, feature films and television shows.

Freelance Translator

Self employee
Algeria
10.2012 - Current
  • Translated client documents between languages.
  • Adapted products and services for target language use.
  • Prepared subtitle and transcript copy for videos and online presentations.

French Language Teacher

Ministry of Education
JIJEL
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.

Secretary to the General Manager

polytechnique military school
Algiers
09.2014 - 03.2015
  • Managed director's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.

English Language Teacher

University Of Jijel
JIJEL
09.2012 - 03.2013
  • Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills.
  • Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.

Education

M.D. - Language Interpretation And Translation

Sorbonne Nouvelle
Paris
07.2019

Bachelor's Degree in Translation And Interpretation - Translation And Interpretation

Mentouri University
Constantine- Algeria
07.2012

Level2 in Intensive Courses - Spanish

Mentouri University
Constantine Algeria
09.2011

High School Diploma -

Belhouchet Cherif
Jijel- Algeria
07.2008

Skills

  • Trados
  • MemoQ
  • Subtitle edit
  • Consecutive Translation
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Translation Review
  • Translation Revisions
  • Scientific Papers Rewrites
  • Electronic Listening Systems Use
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Proofreading and Editing

Languages

Arabic, French
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Independent Translator

self employed
07.2016 - Current

French Language Teacher

Ministry of Education
09.2015 - 07.2016

Secretary to the General Manager

polytechnique military school
09.2014 - 03.2015

Freelance Translator

Self employee
10.2012 - Current

English Language Teacher

University Of Jijel
09.2012 - 03.2013

M.D. - Language Interpretation And Translation

Sorbonne Nouvelle

Bachelor's Degree in Translation And Interpretation - Translation And Interpretation

Mentouri University

Level2 in Intensive Courses - Spanish

Mentouri University

High School Diploma -

Belhouchet Cherif
Wassim BOUGHENOUT