Translation
Interpreting
Langues et cultures
Sports
Daouda Daou
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
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Francophone and Translation Officer
Right For Education Africa (R:Ed/Redy Talent)
Ghana (UK Based Foundation)
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
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
DC Washington
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)
Ghana
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
Worldwide
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
Mali
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, CameroonMaster Degree in English - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
ULSHB, BamakoBachelor's Degree - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
ULSHB, BamakoBaccalaureate (High School Diploma) - Language And Literature
LS Djiré De Bla
MaliSkills
- P>Conversant Microsoft office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google docs
- P>Conversant with CAT tools: Trados SDL, WordFast, MemoSource, MemoQ, SmartCat etc
- P>Flexible and Adaptable
- P>Analytical Thinking
- P>Troubleshooting
- P>Organization and Time Management
- P>Cultural Awareness
- P>Calm Under Pressure
Interests
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
Master Degree in English - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
Bachelor's Degree - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Letters, Languages And Language Science
Baccalaureate (High School Diploma) - Language And Literature
LS Djiré De Bla