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Ismaila Badji

Ismaila Badji

TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER
Baltimore,MD

Summary

Adept and professional translator and interpreter with + 8 years of experience providing all-inclusive language interpretation services across the business industry and with UN agencies.

Multi languages spoken such as French, Wolof, English and Spanish.

Communicative and expressive interpreter with impeccable communication skills, mastery of conversational techniques, and passion for diversity and inclusion. Reliable and adaptive communicator with ability to thrive in fast-paced and unpredictable scenarios. Performs simultaneous, consecutive, sight, among others

forms of interpretation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Translator and Interpreter Associate

American Translators Association
Baltimore, MD
04.2024 - Current
  • Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa for various clients.
  • Translated documents from English to French and vice versa for various clients
  • Interpreted conversations between Spanish and French speaking clients and English-speaking staff members.
  • Provided written translations of legal, medical, official and technical documents.
  • Provided written translations of legal, medical, and technical documents.
  • Edited translated materials to ensure accuracy of content, spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of specialized terminology in areas such as law enforcement, finance, engineering, science, medicine.
  • Reviewed audio recordings or video files requiring translation services.
  • Proofread translated documents before submitting them to the client for review.
  • Advised colleagues on best practices regarding linguistic issues encountered during translation projects.
  • Conducted consecutive and simultaneous interpretation at meetings, conferences, and court hearings.

General Manager

America's Best Translators
Baltimore, MD
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.

  • Provided simultaneous translation services for conferences, meetings, seminars and interviews.
  • Performed consecutive interpretation during court hearings and legal proceedings.
  • Assisted in the interpretation of medical documents, including patient records and discharge summaries.
  • Translated written texts from one language to another accurately and efficiently.
  • Facilitated communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
  • Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English proficiency.
  • Collaborated with linguists to develop effective strategies for interpreting complex concepts.
  • Edited translated materials for accuracy and consistency prior to publication or distribution.

Translator

Vista Bank
, Guinea
02.2022 - Current
  • Translation of administrative documents and group management policy
  • Translation of financial statements and monthly reports

English-French Teacher

Institute of Foreign Language
, Senegal
09.2018 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated the Common Core State Standards for Middle School English and Language Arts.
  • Assessed student knowledge of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, literature, and vocabulary through formal testing.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Monitored student progress and performance by providing feedback on assignments and tests.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated multiple subjects.

Translator and English Teacher

A.P. Moller Maersk
, Senegal
02.2021 - 03.2024
  • Translated a variety of documents from English to French, including legal contracts and reports.
  • Proofread translated documents for accuracy.
  • Trained 80 of the staff members for English learning program
  • Assisted non-English speaking clients with communication issues.

Translator

CEFOREP
, Senegal
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Translation of newsletters and public health projects reports

Translator

UNFPA,WCARO
, Senegal
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Translation of texts from the FassE project book written by the Regional Director and translation of agency communication materials

Chief Interpreter

Water and Sanitation for All
, United Kingdom
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Lead and supervise the team of interpreters during the workshop held in Saly.
  • To present the outcomes of the 2019 Sector Minister Meeting and discuss on the follow-up steps for the Civil Society. With different institutions such as Coalition Eau, CONGAD, WIN, IRC ...
  • (English-French)

Lead and supervise the team of interpreters at the workshop in Saly.

Workshop to exchange experiences and strengthen African civil society collectives in the WASH sector.

With different institutions such as Coalition Eau, CONGAD, WIN, IRC ... (English -French)

Chief Interpreter

UNOPS
, Switzerland
10.2018 - 10.2018
  • Provided simultaneous translation services in English, French and Portuguese for conferences and interviews.
  • Performed consecutive interpretation during huits-clos.

Translator and Interpreter

South African Embassy
, Senegal
10.2015 - 09.2018

  • Worked as the Chief Interpreter Team during the South African International Trade series of Conferences hosted each year by the Embassy un Sénégal.Worked also as the main Translator of the Embassy (English-French)

Translator

Focus Audit & Expertises
, Senegal
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Translation of reports and financial statements for international partners of the NGOs.

Education

Master degree in Audit, Management Control And Accounting - Auditing

University Montplaisir of Tunisia
Tunisia
06-2019

Professional Diploma of Translation - Language Interpretation And Translation

University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar
Senegal
08-2016

BBA - Auditing

British Business College
Senegal
06-2016

Higher National Diploma ( HND ) - Accounting

British Business College
Senegal
07-2015

Certificate of English Language Proficiency - English Language And Literature

British Business College
Senegal
11-2013

High School Diploma -

Complexe Saint Michel
Senegal
06-2013

Skills

  • Simultaneous interpretation
  • Sight interpretation
  • Consecutive interpretation
  • Certified or simple translation of documents
  • Knowledgeable of the Microsoft office features
  • Team Management
  • Activity Organization
  • Knowledgeable of the translation softwares (Babylon, DeepL, IBM translation manager)

Timeline

Translator and Interpreter Associate

American Translators Association
04.2024 - Current

General Manager

America's Best Translators
04.2024 - Current

Translator

Vista Bank
02.2022 - Current

Translator

UNFPA,WCARO
03.2021 - 04.2021

Translator and English Teacher

A.P. Moller Maersk
02.2021 - 03.2024

Translator

CEFOREP
09.2020 - 01.2022

Chief Interpreter

Water and Sanitation for All
06.2019 - 06.2019

Chief Interpreter

UNOPS
10.2018 - 10.2018

English-French Teacher

Institute of Foreign Language
09.2018 - Current

Translator

Focus Audit & Expertises
01.2017 - 04.2018

Translator and Interpreter

South African Embassy
10.2015 - 09.2018

Master degree in Audit, Management Control And Accounting - Auditing

University Montplaisir of Tunisia

Professional Diploma of Translation - Language Interpretation And Translation

University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar

BBA - Auditing

British Business College

Higher National Diploma ( HND ) - Accounting

British Business College

Certificate of English Language Proficiency - English Language And Literature

British Business College

High School Diploma -

Complexe Saint Michel
Ismaila BadjiTRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER