Azaria Wassyihun
BROOKLYN,NY
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Day Translations
10.2017 - Current
- Translated documents from English to French and French to English.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Film Festival Intern
Asian Cinevision
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Worked as the Asian American International Film Festival coordinator.
- Attended film screenings and wrote several film reviews for organization’s website.
- Viewed and rated over 100 international film submissions ranging from feature length films to music videos.
- Edited promotional trailers using Avid Software.
Editorial Intern
Frank 151 Media Group
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked and assisted website’s editor in writing articles, covering variety of subject matters including art, music and film.
- Assisted in publication of quarterly magazine issue, writing various introductions to interviews.
- Proofread and edited several articles.
- Conducted both phone and in person interviews in professional manner and transcribed content.
Intern
Scenarios USA
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Reviewed submissions and proposals for potential films to be produced by organization.
- Performed research on various film festivals, assisting with submitting applications.
- Regularly organized and updated website.
- Assisted with all special events and annual benefit preparations.
French to English Translator and Assistant
Jerome Libon
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Worked as translator in professional, reliable manner for Masters graduate in Astrology.
- Translated and edited graduate thesis paper detailing life and work of Roger Bacon.
- Provided administrative and research support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Film And Minor in English Litt
Hofstra University
Hempstead05.2014
Skills
- FLUENT IN French and English
- Translation
- Proofreading
- Subtitling
- Transcription
- Interpreting
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Day Translations
10.2017 - Current
Film Festival Intern
Asian Cinevision
01.2014 - 05.2014
Editorial Intern
Frank 151 Media Group
09.2013 - 01.2014
Intern
Scenarios USA
01.2013 - 05.2013
French to English Translator and Assistant
Jerome Libon
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Film And Minor in English Litt
Hofstra University