Translation
Daouda Daou
Translator/Interpreter| French A, Bambara A & English B
Bamako,Mali
Summary
Highly experienced Translator with proven track record of delivering precise interpretations and translations between English and other languages. In-depth understanding of cultural nuances to effectively bridge communication. Dedicated to accuracy and reliability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Francophone and Translation Officer
Right For Education Africa (R:Ed/Redy Talent)
Accra, Ghana
10.2023 - Current
- Managing and recruiting volunteer writers upon office request in Africa (400)
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding translation assignments to volunteer translators and ongoing activities.
- Prepared mentorship plan for writers' capacity-building.
- Scheduling pre-screening and shortlisting interviews with candidates for international job opportunities.
- Responded to calls regarding requests and details about article processing to publication.
- Editing and Translating articles for publication French and English.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Writing weekly and monthly reports .
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines.
Freelance Translator (French)
CINOHYDRO CORPORATION LIMITED SA
Bamako, Mali
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Translated documents from English to French.
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
- Prepared detailed notes per client specifications, assisting in business meetings and proposal presentations.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Freelance Translator
New York City Transit
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Translated of a document relating to immigration, transit and contract from English to Bambara (Mali)
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Translated documents from [Language] to [Language]
Freelance Translator
Translation Services Ltd (Denis VULOR)
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Translated documents from English to Bambara.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
Freelance Translator (French, English and Bambara)
Various Translation Agencies And Organizations
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Translated documents from English to French and Bambara and bidirectionally.
- Prepared detailed notes per client specifications, assisting in business meetings and proposal presentations.
- Played key role in international business efforts, working with sales and client groups to optimize collaboration.
- Prepared comprehensive glossaries and terminology databases to facilitate analysis.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
Freelance Translator
BME (Mining Company), Bamako
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Translated contract documents from English to French.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
Education
Master of Arts - Translation
Pan-African University
Buea, Cameroon 05.2001 -
Master Degree in English - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
ULSHB, Bamako 05.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
ULSHB, Bamako 05.2001 -
Baccalaureate (High School Diploma) - Language And Literature
LS Djiré De Bla
Mali 05.2001 -
Skills
Conversant Microsoft office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google docs
Conversant with CAT tools: Trados SDL, WordFast, MemoSource, MemoQ, SmartCat etc
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Organization and Time Management
Cultural Awareness
Calm Under Pressure
Interests
Interpreting
Langues et cultures
Sports
Qualities
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Ability to work under pressure
High sense of responsibility
Dynamic and very committed
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team-work spirit and leadership mindset
REFERENCES
- Marian Gyamfi Gloria, Right for Education Africa, Accra, Ghana (+233) 54747 6752, marian@rightforeducation.org
- Daouda Souleymane Dembélé, Lithium Mali SA, Bamako, Mali +223 70420218, dsd.david91@gmail.com
- Denis Vulor, Translation Services Ltd (Denis VULOR), Accra, Ghana (+233) 207928155, denisv07@live.com
Timeline
Freelance Translator (French)
CINOHYDRO CORPORATION LIMITED SA
12.2023 - 01.2024
Freelance Translator
New York City Transit
12.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Francophone and Translation Officer
Right For Education Africa (R:Ed/Redy Talent)
10.2023 - Current
Freelance Translator
Translation Services Ltd (Denis VULOR)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Freelance Translator
BME (Mining Company), Bamako
06.2023 - 06.2023
Freelance Translator (French, English and Bambara)
Various Translation Agencies And Organizations
03.2021 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - Translation
Pan-African University
05.2001 -
Master Degree in English - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
05.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
05.2001 -
Baccalaureate (High School Diploma) - Language And Literature
LS Djiré De Bla
05.2001 -