GHINA E. ABOU HAMDAN
Gharifeh, Lebnaon
TEL: 00961 3 685 664; EMAIL: ghina.ahamdan@gmail.com
Profile
An English/Arabic translator, copywriter, editor and proofreader with more than 6 years’
experience covering several areas including law, politics, advertising, marketing, publishing,
business administration and general topics. Committed to providing top quality work and
meeting deadlines.
Work History
Fulltime Positions:
May 2014 – Present
LIBANCALL
Beirut
Project Coordinator, Senior Copywriter and Translator
 Work with a team and with outside entities to get projects done efficiently and effectively
 Work closely with the marketing manager to develop communication plans, market new
projects, plan advertising campaigns, research the telecom market for competitive
projects, foresee and test customers’ reactions to new services and find solutions
 Create advertising content, bulk SMS, telemarketing scripts and FAQs, write website and
application content, and translate various sorts of texts mainly advertising, marketing,
descriptive and informative texts.
 Directly report to the General Manager
May 2013 – January
US Agriseeds (MENA Region Branch)
Beirut
2014
Account Management and Customer Service
 Dealt with customer companies in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, processed
their orders, provided them with information and handled their complaints while
coordinating between them and the company’s main office in the USA
 Managed stock and inventory and followed up on the registration of the company’s
products in importing countries
 Followed up on the collection of invoices and forecast new orders and the availability of
products
 Directly reported to the Regional Manager
2011 – 2013
LIBANCALL
Beirut
Content & News Department Manager, Translator, Editor, Proofreader & Copywriter
 Directed the newsgathering process editorially and managerially including the planning,
production and presentation of news via SMS and on social media networks
 Supervised the staff 24/7 and hired, discharged and trained department employees
 Dealt with customers’ complaints, helped set goals and made timely and effective
decisions in situations requiring prompt attention
 Translated news and other content for regional services and supervised translators
GHINA E. ABOU HAMDAN
Gharifeh, Lebnaon
TEL: 00961 3 685 664; EMAIL: ghina.ahamdan@gmail.com
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Developed, managed, wrote, proofread and edited content for mobile services
Oversaw freelancers including content providers, editors and translators and worked with
cross-departmental teams to maintain and develop the master content calendar for
provided services
Wrote advertisements and drew plans to market the services
Worked under pressure and directly reported to the General Manager
2009 – 2011
LIBANCALL
Beirut
Translator, Editor and Copywriter
 Translated breaking news and other sorts of texts from English into Arabic and vice-versa
and edited English and Arabic texts
 Created advertisements to promote the company’s services
2009 – 2010
UN ESCWA
Language Reference Clerk
 Provided accurate translation of technical words and lexicons
 Completed ESCWA’s Biennial catalogue of meetings and publications
Beirut
Freelance Jobs:
2014
Tarjamat Translation
New York
 Translation of different sorts of texts from English into Arabic and vice-versa
2008 – Present
Raja Abou Hamzeh Law Firm
Beirut
 Language consultancy and translation, editing and writing of legal documents
2009 – 2013
Rihan & Obeid Center for Juridical Translation
Beirut
 Translation of legal, business and journalistic texts from English into Arabic and viceversa
2009 – 2011
Dar Il Elm Lilmalayin
Beirut
 Translation of different types of books and texts from English into Arabic and vice-versa
2010
Mobile Technology Tomorrow
 Translation of website content from English into Arabic and vice-versa
2010
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Hazmieh
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (UK
Beirut
based organization)
Transcript writing of British MPs speeches delivered at the Lebanese Parliament
GHINA E. ABOU HAMDAN
Gharifeh, Lebnaon
TEL: 00961 3 685 664; EMAIL: ghina.ahamdan@gmail.com
2010
Beirut World Book Capital
Beirut
 Translation of book summaries and reviews from English into Arabic and vice-versa
2009
Naji Cherfan Foundation (Lebanon office)
 Translation of three books from English into Arabic
Naccache
2008 – 2009
Umam Documentation & Research
Beirut
 Translation of texts (English – Arabic) of different subjects for documentation
2006 – 2009
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ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation &
Beirut
Development)
Translation of various sorts of texts from English into Arabic and vice-versa
2008
Fouad Kamel
 Translation of a 250-page book from English into Arabic
Brazil
2006
Lebanese Association for Civil Rights
 Translation of technical sheets of films from English into Arabic
Beirut
2003 – 2008
Private lessons teacher
Chouf
 Gave English and Arabic lessons to more than 60 students enabling them to use both
languages fluently and correctly
Training
2007
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UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific Beirut
and Cultural Organization)
Internship in translation of English/Arabic texts related to human rights and development
Education
2003 – 2008
Notre Dame University
BA in Translation and Interpretation
 Took several courses covering all fields of translation
 Graduated with Caume Load Distinction
 Was able to finance up to 50% of my university fees through scholarships
 Was on the Dean’s list throughout my education years
2002 – 2003
Le Lycee National
Bac II in Life Sciences
Chouf
Chouf
GHINA E. ABOU HAMDAN
Gharifeh, Lebnaon
TEL: 00961 3 685 664; EMAIL: ghina.ahamdan@gmail.com
Languages
Arabic (Native Language), English and French
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
Other Skills
Passed the UN exam for freelance and temporary translators
References
Available upon request.