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Yousouf Najeib Jhuboo

Coromandel

Summary

Multilingual Translator experienced in interpreting documents and spoken words. Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication. Organized and thorough professional with strong knowledge of translation practices.

Overview

Work History

Translator and Interpreter

Vise President of Operations at IDB (Islamic Development Bank)
Jeddah
2002 - 2021
  • Translated documents from English to Arabic or French and vice versa for important departmental materials.
  • Edited translated materials to ensure accuracy of content, spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting.
  • Interpreted conversations between Arabic-speaking clients English-speaking and French-speaking staff members.
  • Proofread translated documents before submitting them to the client for review.
  • Advised colleagues on best practices regarding linguistic issues encountered during translation projects.
  • Assisted with the development of language training programs for staff members who needed to learn a foreign language for business purposes.
  • Attended trainings or workshops related to new developments inside the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Outside such as ( The UK, The USA,& The UAE
  • Communicated regularly with clients/staff regarding changes or updates needed in translated materials.

Executive Secretary

Vice President of Finance at IDB (Islamic Development Bank)
Jeddah
1996 - 2002
  • Greeted and directed visitors, answered phone calls, and provided general administrative support.
  • Organized meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for executives.
  • Maintained filing system for all documents related to executive activities.
  • Prepared agendas and took minutes of meetings attended by the executive staff.
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations, reports, memos, letters, and other documents as needed.
  • Managed calendar of appointments for executives; scheduled appointments with internal and external contacts.
  • Developed a tracking system to monitor the progress of projects assigned to executives or departments.

Translator

Thomson-CSF
Riyadh
1986 - 1996
  • Worked with linguists to ensure that translations were accurate and culturally appropriate.

Translator

Greyhound
Riyadh
1982 - 1984
  • Reviewed source documents prior to translation to ensure clarity and understanding of the content.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments related to translation services.

Education

GED -

Riyadh University
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
01-1978

High School Diploma -

Cosmopolitan College
Mauritius
11-1974

Skills

  • Fluent Trilingualism
  • Effective Communication Techniques

  • Proofreading expertise
  • Advanced Grammar Knowledge
  • Transcription proficiency
  • Written Translation
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Relationship Building

Languages

English
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Translator and Interpreter

Vise President of Operations at IDB (Islamic Development Bank)
2002 - 2021

Executive Secretary

Vice President of Finance at IDB (Islamic Development Bank)
1996 - 2002

Translator

Thomson-CSF
1986 - 1996

Translator

Greyhound
1982 - 1984

GED -

Riyadh University

High School Diploma -

Cosmopolitan College
Yousouf Najeib Jhuboo