Dear SirMadam
I am writing this e-mail to offer you my services as a freelance translator/proofreader for the following language pairs:
English >Arabic and Spanish > English>Arabic.
But let me introduce myself.
I am originally American/Egyptian, Arabic and English mother tongues. I have a degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures (English), I have studied at the American University (Beirut), and I think I am the right person for your translation business. During the years of University, I have perfected a several years of experience in the field of translations, interpretation and editing. Since the 1st of August 2000, I am a professional Part time translator & Interpreter with MENA & the Egyptian Ministry of Defense. At present I belong to one of the biggest development organization which is working in Cairo, I joined their teamwork as Translator/Editor, besides I am certified medical translator of Cleveland Clinic International and Shingli Bohai Chinese drilling and engineering international company, and I have two doctor proofreaders, one lawyer and one mechanical engineer in my translation teamwork.
I have translation experience in several fields. In particular:
* Rehabilitation / medicine (general medicine, orthopedics, rehabilitation techniques, physiotherapy, alternative medicines)
* Technical / illustrative material (user's manual, instruction booklets)
* Business correspondence
*Education
* Drilling and engineering /Pumps
* Finance
* Defense and armed forces
*Software / hardware manuals (following the official Microsoft terminology)
* Questionnaires for market researches/inquiries
* General and various subjects
* Web sites
My work is obviously not limited to these areas only.
On average I can translate up to 2.500 words per day (sometimes more, sometimes less), depending on the difficulty of the text and on my knowledge of the subject. I usually offer also proofreading services I work at home and my work PC, I keep contacts with my customers through the Internet. I currently work for many companies, direct customers, and translation agencies as freelance translator. Also frequently co-operate with other freelance translators.
Amira