About me,

I am a specialist Translator, Proofreader, Localizer, Linguist with a cumulative experience of many years in a great number of fields that are listed below.


Mission statement:

• Prepare your product for the market in an easy, eligible, adapted translated form;
• Deliver a translation that is the best you can find;
• Localize, Internationalize, and Globalize your work;
• Work within your budget;
• Simplicity, Accuracy, Clarity of the localized version is what distinguish my work;

Experiences:

I am a native speaker of Urdu & Hindi. I have joined teams of translation of well-known establishments in most the world continents (UK, Malaysia, USA, China, India, Egypt and UAE) My work included many mega projects in both localization translation and DTP. The projects I went through were various and related to many fields.

The jobs I handled were either with direct clients or through subcontracting. I always satisfy my clients, as my translations are accurate and dependable. I never compromise quality or deadlines, I accept projects that I can handle alone or work with a team to meet a deadline I am sure I can meet. Confidentiality is one of the many merits that satisfy my clients.



Translation and localization work skills:


• Native speaker of Urdu & Hindi;
• Advanced knowledge of computer application;
• Basic knowledge of terminology management;
• Professional approach to schedules, budgets and quality deliverables;
• Providing free-cultural consultation when my client's work includes things contradicts with the Urdu & Hindi customs and traditions;
• Ability to outsource long term and multilingual projects.

Fields of specialty:

• Marketing brochures and leaflets
• Websites localization
• Automotives manuals
• IT, technology and communications
• Legal suites, proceedings, rules, contracts and documents
• Tourism and propaganda brochures
• Medical appliances user's manuals
• Annual reports and economic studies
• Technical users and operating manuals
• Financial statements
• Instructions manuals for electronic, mechanical appliances etc.


Services:

• Translation

I can provide you with a high quality translation In translation, I take every thing into consideration; meaning, consistency, accuracy, culture and style. I always make sure that my translation suits your targeted audiences.

• Proofreading

Proofreading work supports and enhances the work of translation. With a professional translator proofreading your work, you can be sure that the version will be error-free.

• Foreign Language Typesetting:

I provide language-typesetting servies in Arabic English and Urdu.



• DTP

I am a professional DTP operator and typesetter. I can provide DTP service and
typesetting for marketing brochures, user manuals, books, advertisements and learning material.


• Outsourcing and Project Management

In addition to my translation localization and DTP, I can outsource and manage multilingual projects. I have high and proven communication skills in project management and outsourcing. I consider your budget, schedules and subject matter.

Software specifications and CAT tools:

• Computer Specifications

I work in a computer with the following details
-128 Mgb RAM
- 120 Hard disc
- 256 Kbps ADSL connection
- Windows XP Professional Edition


• Translation Aided tools

- I am a professional user of Trados different versions (Freelance 5.5, 6.5 and 7.1, 65 LSP., 7.5) .Also, I am experienced in creating terminology databases with MultiTerm application of Trados, in addition to creating translation memories with WignAlign application
- SDLX (2003 and 2006)
- Star Transit XV


• DTP And Typesetting Tools

- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Frame Maker
- Adobe Page Maker
- Freehand
- QuarkExpress


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Name: Sahibe Alam
E-mail: [email protected]
Alternate E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +2 010 985 7275
Home phone: +202 702 9079
Preferred Instant Messenger: MSN