Translator & Interpreter, United Nations, New York, NY
October 2014 – Present
• Serve as an interpreter for U.S. diplomats and ambassadors from various countries in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
• Attend diplomatic meetings with UN teams and foreign representatives to translate English into Arabic for foreign representatives
• Ensure accurate translation of English based on regional dialects and language nuances
• Translated, proofread, and edited memos and documentation in Arabic for foreign ambassadors, including proposals to foster international relations
Translator & Interpreter, U.S. Embassy, Beirut, Lebanon
June 2011 – October 2014
• Delivered language translation services to diplomats in a high-volume embassy, which included providing support to ambassadors during meetings with local community members to build new international relationships
• Translated reports, proposals, and documents from the Lebanese government into English for U.S. diplomats and provided insights on interpretation