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Talented Arabic language expert, with over 16 years (1998 - present) of experience in translation and other linguistic services, of which I spent 7 years in managing the "Linguistics & Translation Department" at the Parliament of Egypt.
Holding Canadian and Egyptian nationalities, I only translate between my 2 native languages and cultures, Arabic and English, and in the areas of my studies and practical experience.
Specialties: Translation, Localization, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Post Production services, SEO, SMM, Training Solutions Design,eLearning, mLearning
Please review also :
1- LinkedIn Profile: ca.linkedin.com/pub/doaa-alnajjar/47/319/166/
(showing client's recommendations)
2- Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJSbgCIVvebe2Ii_C-1XNQ (Showing samples of my translation and post-production services)
1- Translation:
2- Localization:
3- Editing, proofreading and revising:
4- DTP
5- Lexicography:
6- Writing in English and Arabic
7- Transcription
8- Post Production Solutions
9- Arab & Muslim Culture Sensitivity Trainer
4 People have recommended Doaa (From my LinkedIn profile:
ca.linkedin.com/pub/doaa-alnajjar/47/319/166/)
"I have used Doaa, now, several times for legal translations for Arabic - English and have always found the work excellent. The detailed interpretation of the language has been extremely useful specially when dealing with legal issues. As always excellent work!"
— Kev, Diane & Pedro Kite Junkies, was Doaa's client
"We contracted Doaa based on a recommendation to provide translation services for our company. Prior hiring her, we contracted other translators but she exceeded our expectations. She is one of few who can provide a meaningful translation to Arabic. I always recommend her service whenever someone asks for a professional translator."
— Bassam AlKharashi, was Doaa's client
At Dana Translation we work with so many translators from all over the world, Doaa is one of the top we work with, she is a professional that you can count on.
Doaa worked on a number of projects for Dana Translation and her work always exceeded our expectations.
We highly recommend her, and we will definitely work with her again.
— Dana Shannak, was Doaa's client
2- Co-founder & Manager of the Translation Department at Canada Arab Chamber of
Industry & Commerce (CACIC)
May 2007 - Present
A co-founder and the sole Arabic translator for the Canadian Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CACIC) since 2006.
Achievements: translation (on monthly basis) of hundreds of audits, market reviews, ratings (Standard and Poors, Fitch, Moody's), banking reports, loan agreements, EBRD documentation, WB/IMF reports, financial analysis, B-2-B correspondence, insurance, investment banking, tender documentation, risk management, macro-economic reports and analysis.
3- Director of Translation & Linguist Department at Parliament of Egypt
November 2005 - January 2011 (5 years 3 months)
Responsibilities:
• Introducing Computer Assisted Translation (CAT tools) & translation memories
• Translation projects management
• Collaborating translation projects among different ministries and governmental bodies.
Achievements:
I translated &/or supervised the translation of:
- The official website of the Egyptian People's Assembly (http://www.parliament.gov.eg/)
- 41 ministerial decrees and 23 prime mistrial cabinet decrees.
- 102 laws and amendments including Egyptian Child Law, Egyptian Human Trafficking Law .. etc
- Almost all Governmental CFP (Call For Proposals) for that period
- Documents from a number of ministries.
- Articles, journals and books on international relations, geopolitics, Politics, history and others.
4- Education and Training Consultant at Parliament of Egypt
December 2003 - January 2011 (7 years 2 months)
Responsibilities:
• Developing engaging and interactive courses using different elearning and mLearning authoring tools such as Articulate (Studio & Storyline), Captivate, Lectora, Flash etc. I still have licensed versions for all softwares.
Achievements:
• Designed tens of courses in different fields. Training Solutions Designs included: Outline, content, benefits, floor plan, cost analysis, marketing, tutors, reporting, assessment, training kits construction, and surveys and questionnaires design.
• Director of the ITC (Industry Training Center) "Training for Recruitment Program" (2005 – 2011)
• S&P - EGX/ESG Index team manager: The index is the Egyptian index for CSR and the second worldwide.
I was responsible for the training and employment module of the index initial mapping.
• Director of the ICDL project for governmental sector, funded by UNESCO (2005 – 2011)
• Project Manager for 4 projects with PVTD (Productivity & Vocational Training Department):
- Australian Qualification for Vocational and Tradespersons Training
- Online Vocational Education and Training program
- Vocational Training for ITC candidates
- TNA of the PVDT
5- Arabic Team Remote officer at Ar-En Integrated Solutions
August 1998 - September 2003 (5 years 2 months)
1- Arabic & English Writing and Editing:
• Press Release, Blogs, Articles, Copywriting, SEO and Web Content, in almost all fields.
• Ghost writing and spinning.
• Arabic reviews and blogging.
• Editing and proofreading for all types of documents: web content, manuscripts, thesis, essays, CVs and
cover letters, PPT presentations, articles, brochures ....etc
2- One-to-One Arabic & English Training:
• Skype Lessons for Arabic languages using my authentic and state-of-the-art courses.
• Preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC & Cambridge Certificates (FCE, CAE, CPE), GCSEs, A-Levels and University Exams.
3- Translation and localization.
Education
1- The American University in Cairo
Professional Diploma in Legal Translation (PDLT)
2005 - 2006
Grade: Excellent
2- Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
MBA
2003 - 2005
Grade: GPA 4 out of 4
3- Faculty of Pharmacy - Cairo University
Bachelor's degree of pharmaceutical Sciences, 1993 - 1998
Certifications
1- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
www.Canreg.ca (Canada) License Registration of Pharmaceuticals & NHP October 2006
2- TOT (Training of the Trainer)
The Cabinet of Ministers (Cairo, Egypt)
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