Osama Hayek

Freelance Translator/Assistant
supervisor

Overview:

My name is Osama
Hayek, I am a workaholic, freelance translator, and assistant supervisor for a
translation team. Working in the Audiovisual industry since 2015, with many
regional and international companies all around the globe. Member of The Arab
professional Translators’ society. Focused, dedicated, well-cultured, and
fluent in both English and Arabic. Always looking for decent opportunities to
grow via collaborating with the best companies in the field.

Education:

·      
Bachelor
of Translation, Damascus University

·      
Bachelor
of Electronics and Telecommunications, Damascus University, 2016

·      
Consecutive
Interpreting course, by Dr. Majid Ibrahim, Presidential interpreter, 2021

·      
Subtitling
from a template: Academic Course from Zoo Academy, 2024.

·      
Creative
writing diploma: Wesleyan University (Ongoing), Provided by Coursera platform.

Work Experiences:

v Magnolia (UAE): 2024- Now:

Ø  Subtitle Movies, TV shows, and cooking shows from English to Arabic
and vice versa.

v Tarjama (UAE): Subtitler and translator, 2021- Now

Ø  Translate brochures and catalogs of a governmental, financial, and medical
nature.

Ø  Translate articles for Wikipedia and social blogs.

Ø  Translate World Majlis, which is a regular program in the UAE (One
episode a month)

Ø  Subtitling Movies and some TV shows’ episodes via EZtitles and
Poliscript.

v Vanissa Constructions (Beirut), Translator& Interpreter: 2022-2023

Ø  Translate UN bids for construction works in Syria.

Ø  Preparing the company’s tender for the bidding process.

Ø  Interpreter for the engineers and workers of the firm.

Ø  Escorting the company’s team in local and regional fairs.

v Haymillian (UK): Subtitler, 2021-2023

Ø  Subtitling tens of Movies, two seasons of “The Wonder years”, and
various TV shows (Documentaries, TV series).

v Deluxe (USA), Subtitler, 2021-2023

Ø  Subtitle movies, American TV shows, and cartoons.

v Pixelogic (USA): Subtitler, from 2021-2023:

Ø  Subtitling movies from English to Arabic and Vice versa.

v AM Interpretive (Malaysia): Translator and Subtitler, 2019- Now

Ø  Translate court records, calls, and online meetings.

Ø  Translate legal documents (Divorce papers, ID cards, etc.)

Ø  Subtitle TV series and some Islamic sermons.

v Sri Sai (India), Subtitler and Transcriptionist, 2023- Now:

Ø  Transcribe English/Arabic YouTube videos.

Ø  Subtitling those videos into English, or Arabic.

Ø  Proofread other translators’ works.

v Justification (UK): Translator and Subtitler, 2023- Now

Ø  Translate lengthy governmental interviews from English to Arabic
and vice versa.

v Rev (USA): Subtitler and captioner, 2017-2020

Ø  Subtitle Online sermons, YouTube videos, political debates, online
economic and scientific lectures, cartoons, and promotional videos.

v We translate group (Syria), Translator, assistant supervisor, Subtitler, 2015-2022:

Ø  Subtitle thousands of documentaries, TV shows, and movies (60
minutes daily for 7 years, From English to Arabic and vice versa).

Ø  Train new translators, and prepare them to work in the Audiovisual
industry.

Ø  Organizing workload, proofreading, and quality control.

Ø  Live training sessions.

Ø  Translating psychology and science papers.

Ø  Preparing training materials and PowerPoint files for different
materials and programs.

Technical Skills:

v Familiar with famous channels’ guidelines (Netflix, SBS, OSN, BeIN,
Deluxe, Amazon)

v Have great technical knowledge regarding subtitling and spotting.

v Expert in Subtitle edit, Poliscript, EZtitles, and online platforms
like Oona, Atlas, etc.

v Great supervising skills for translation teams.

v Localizing content to fit the target audience.

v Fluent in English hearing and writing, masterful with words.

v Can prepare translated scripts for voice actors for easy- suitable
reading, paying extra care for line length.

Soft Skills:

·       Passionate about Movies, Cinema, Documentaries, books and games.

·       Organized, and I adore my work.

·       Responsive, and I don’t lack accountability.

·       Eager to help in the workplace.

·       I get very excited to learn about different cultures and
traditions.

Contact info:

WhatsApp: +9630983906042

Skype: Osama.hayek_1

www.linkedin.com/in/osama-hayek

Email: Osama.hayek@hotmail.com

Thanks a million for taking
the time to read my CV.