CHARIF
Language: Arabic
Experience:
| Arabic Translation, Copywriter and Proofreader specializing in the Automobile, Aviation, Tourism, Communication, Technical, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Also, capable of working in other sectors, depending on their nature. |
| 2007 | Editor in Chief of CAR Middle East ITP – Arabic Edition |
| Supervised and wrote the whole magazine (cover to cover). Played an integral role in the design of all the articles and the magazine as a whole. | |
| 2006 – 2007 | Managing Editor of BBC TopGear Magazine – Arabic Edition |
| Job Description: Generate, Translate & Supervise all articles in the magazine and special issues (cover to cover) and conduct road tests abroad. | |
| 2002 – 2006 | Co- owner: Tech Universe/Computer Universe |
| Job Description: Managed the daily sales activities (computer hardware) covering retail and wholesale transactions. Set up long term sales targets and corresponding action plans. Managed 10 employees. | |
| 2004 – 2005 | Writer/Copywriter/Translator: Bahrain International Circuit – Arabic |
| – PR Department (Arabic & English) | |
| – Marketing Department | |
| – IT (Website) Department | |
| – Radio & TV Department | |
| – Several BIC Business partners | |
| Job Description: Translating & generating feature stories, slogans, titles, speeches, press releases, interviews, ads, etc… and making sure they realize the marketing and PR goals of the circuit. Worked on the following events: Bahrain GP 2004 & 2005, Formula 3, GT, Drag Racing, plus many circuit activities. | |
| 2001- 2002 | Project Manager: Automarket (Car buying guide) 2001 and 2002 editions – English |
| Job Description: Personally supervised the whole project including research, and wrote all editorials. | |
| 1996 – 2006 | Technical Editor: “Automobile Magazine” – Arabic |
| Job Description: Wrote thousands of articles covering a variety of topics encompassing technology, sports, economy, concept cars, driving techniques, safety, extensive and long reports, in addition to road test editorials. Gained a valuable multicultural experience from trips abroad. |
Education and Credentials:
| BBA | Business Administration from AUB | 1993-1996 |
| BA | Psychology from AUB | 1997-2000 |
We have Arabic translators and interpreters in Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Washington D.C.; Dallas, TX, Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Newark, NJ; New Haven, CT; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Seoul, Korea; Beijing, China; Shanghai, China; Hangzhou, China; Hong Kong; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Hanoi, Vietnam, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Dubai UAE; Beirut, Lebanon; Tel Aviv, Israel; Jerusalem, Israel; Gaza, Palestine, Baghdad, Iraq; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and in many more cities all over the world.