Moustapha Dia
Arverne ,New York
Summary
Accomplished Translator and Interpreter at Refuge Translation, adept in fluent bilingualism and cultural awareness, enhanced client satisfaction through accurate, timely translations. Proven track record in fostering cross-cultural understanding, evidenced by expanded client base and positive feedback. Skilled in computer-assisted translation and effective communication, consistently delivering quality-assured services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Refuge Translation
Manhattan, NY
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Translated documents from Language to Language.
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
- Improved cultural understanding among colleagues by providing language training sessions and workshops on foreign customs and practices.
- Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and medical reports.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate translations and interpretations within tight deadlines.
- Expanded client base through consistent delivery of high-quality translation and interpretation services.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability during interpretation assignments, fostering positive relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Received positive feedback from clients for exceptional attention to detail in translated documents and interpreted conversations.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Translated other language books into English.
- Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Assisted with translation of foreign language television and radio programs.
- Translated website content from other languages to English.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Interpreter Volunteer
African Services
Manhattan, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with other volunteers to organize language learning programs for local communities, expanding their global knowledge and skills.
- Guided non-English speaking tourists through local attractions by providing interpretation services, enriching their travel experiences.
- Facilitated positive parent-teacher conferences by providing real-time interpretations, fostering stronger relationships with non-English speaking families.
- Ensured proper understanding of legal matters for non-English speaking clients through accurate court interpreting services.
- Supported community events by offering interpretation services, ensuring clear and effective communication among diverse participants.
- Ensured accurate understanding of complex technical jargon for industry professionals during meetings and workshops through precise interpreting skills.
- Increased accessibility of public information campaigns targeted at immigrant populations through dedicated translation efforts.
- Bridged language gaps at community meetings by offering simultaneous interpretation services, promoting inclusivity and open dialogue among attendees.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment for newly arrived immigrants by facilitating language assistance during orientation sessions.
- Served as a reliable interpreter at conferences, enabling meaningful connections among attendees from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Enhanced communication by providing accurate interpretation services between non-English speaking individuals and English speakers.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
- Offered language instruction to help clients improve language skills.
- Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma - Foreign Languages Education
Beach Channel
Queens, NY07.2015
Skills
- Written translation
- Fluent bilingualism
- Effective communication techniques
- Cultural awareness
- Strong vocabulary skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Fast reading comprehension
- Sight translation
- Language localization
- Computer-assisted translation
- Excellent listening
- Quality assurance processes
- Live interpretations
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Document translation
- Verbal and written communication
- Client services
- Relationship building
- Cultural expertise
- Translation verification
- Language fluency
- Cultural understanding
- Accurate translation
- Decision-making
- Ace translator
Languages
French
Professional Working
Fulaani
Professional Working
Wolof
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Refuge Translation
06.2024 - 12.2024
Interpreter Volunteer
African Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - Foreign Languages Education
Beach Channel