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Nevin Fahmii

Bryn Mawr,PA

Summary

Highly communicative professional with more than 30 years of expertise as an Arabic Interpreter for high-status hospitals and courts. Looking to further utilize translation, and human relation skills within organizations. Aiming to help bridge the gap of culture and communication for international families.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Concierge for Arabic patients

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2012 - Current
  • Play an integral role in facilitating the cultural needs of all international families.
  • Assisted international families by conducting tours of CHOP and familiarizing them with all the resources available to them.
  • Worked closely with families to address issues they encounter, from accomodations to restaurants, mosques, entertainment, shopping, and banking.
  • Educated families on hospital protocols and help educate medical providers about the culture and traditions of families from the Gulf.

Freelance Arabic Interpreter

Various
01.1993 - Current
  • Enhanced communication by providing accurate and real-time interpretation between Arabic and English speakers.
  • Supported legal proceedings, such as legal depositions, arbitration, hearing, and trials by interpreting complex legal terminology for Arabic speaking clients.
  • Improved patient care in medical facilities such as CHOP, Temple Health, and UPenn Health, & more, with precise interpretation of medical terminology and procedures.
  • Agencies that I have serviced for both medical and legal interpreting include: LionBridge (formerly known as Berlitz), Phoenix Language Services, Quantum Translations Inc., Para Plus Services, LSA, and Dynamic Language Services
  • Reviewed and transcribed audio or internet materials with high degree of accuracy and expression.

Arabic Research Assistant

Villanova University
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Assisted professors in the Foreign Language Department with translating documentation and research
  • Reviewed ancient manuscripts written in classical Arabic for professors


Teacher

Alexandria Language School
01.1989 - 01.1990
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help teach English to arabic speaking-students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.


Senior Translator

Ministry Of Health, Sultanate of Oman
01.1986 - 01.1989
  • Reviewed and approved all translations of incoming and outgoing documents for the entire ministry
  • Assisted international organizations (i.e, WHO) in translation and interpreting activities.
  • Approved all official Ministry notices that were to be publicized in English.

Bank Secretary

International Bank Of Egypt
01.1980 - 01.1986

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
01.1979

Skills

  • Document Translation
  • Relationship Building
  • Document Review
  • Real-time medical & legal translations
  • Cultural Understanding

Websites

References And Certificates

All references and certificates available upon request

Certification

Language Line University - IST (Interpreter Skills Test)


Bridging the Gap Training- Nationally recognized as Gold Standard for Professional Medical Interpreters

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Concierge for Arabic patients

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2012 - Current

Freelance Arabic Interpreter

Various
01.1993 - Current

Arabic Research Assistant

Villanova University
01.1990 - 01.1992

Teacher

Alexandria Language School
01.1989 - 01.1990

Senior Translator

Ministry Of Health, Sultanate of Oman
01.1986 - 01.1989

Bank Secretary

International Bank Of Egypt
01.1980 - 01.1986

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Alexandria University

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