Member since Jun '19

Working languages:
English to Arabic
Arabic to English
French to Arabic
Arabic (monolingual)

Muhannad Albayk Jaam
Humanitarian linguist and DTP specialist

Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates

Native in: Arabic (Variants: Standard-Arabian (MSA), Jordanian) Native in Arabic, English Native in English
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Jun 11, 2021 (posted via ProZ.com):  Just finished a big TOT manual for a UN Agency, 45k words, English Arabic, using MemoQ. One of my favorite jobs so far! ...more, + 52 other entries »
Total word count: 725158

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Per Ardua, ad Astra!
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
This translator is helping to localize ProZ.com into Arabic
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Blue Board affiliation:
Services Interpreting, Translation, Software localization, Website localization, Desktop publishing, Subtitling, MT post-editing, Editing/proofreading, Transcreation, Voiceover (dubbing), Language instruction, Training, Native speaker conversation
Expertise
Specializes in:
LinguisticsEducation / Pedagogy
International Org/Dev/CoopIT (Information Technology)
Computers (general)Law: Contract(s)
Computers: Software

Volunteer translations

Volunteer professional humanitarian translation services-

Translators without Borders

Words translated: 365,367
Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
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KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 28, Questions answered: 14
Blue Board entries made by this user  4 entries

Payment methods accepted PayPal | Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 6
Translation education Master's degree - University of Aleppo
Experience Years of experience: 10. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2016. Became a member: Jun 2019.
Credentials English to Arabic (Arab Professional Translators Society, verified)
Arabic to English (Arab Professional Translators Society, verified)
Memberships ATN / APTS
TeamsTranslatoneers
Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Amara, Crowdin, Google Translator Toolkit, Indesign, MateCat, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, OmegaT, Passolo, Powerpoint, ProZ.com Translation Center, SDLX, Smartcat, Smartling, Subtitle Edit, Subtitle Editor, Subtitle Workshop, Trados Online Editor, Trados Studio, Wordbee, Wordfast, XTM, XTRF Translation Management System

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Muhannad Albayk Jaam's Continuing Professional Development

Contests won 21st translation contest: English to Arabic
Professional practices Muhannad Albayk Jaam endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
Bio

Muhannad Albayk Jaam Humanitarian
Linguist | University Lecturer

🌍 About Me:
Passionate humanitarian linguist and humanities educator. University Lecturer
specializing in language arts and a dedicated freelance linguist excelling in
translation, interpretation, desktop publishing, and subtitling. Committed to
learning technical subjects and driving positive change through volunteering
and humanitarian work.

📚 Education:

  • PhD in Literature (Ongoing), Aleppo University, specializing in
    British Theater.

  • MA in Literature, Aleppo University, with a focus on modern British
    political theater.

  • BA in English, Aleppo University, graduated top of the class, later
    appointed as a full-time faculty member.

💼 Experience:

  • University Lecturer, Aleppo University (2015 - Present): Designing and
    teaching diverse courses, including literature, writing, EFL, and
    technical English.

  • CLEAR Global (2018 - Present): Language and terminology
    consultant, desktop publishing specialist, localization engineering
    support, course design, and advocacy for Arabic gender-neutral language.

  • Freelancer (2014 - Present): Extensive experience in
    translation, subtitling, localization, interpreting, desktop publishing,
    and consultancy for prominent clients.

📜 Certifications:

  • ProZ Certified Pro

  • APTS Certified Translator

  • Memsource Certified User and Trainer

  • Trados 2022 Training

  • ICDL V6

  • TWB Introduction to Humanitarian Translation

  • TWB Translation and Interpretation Course

  • Accad Institute Teacher Course

  • TransLinguist Certificate of Training

  • ProZ Professional Language and Interpretation

🏆 Awards: Winner
of ProZ 21st Translation Contest, TWB RRT Gold Translator 2017, OCHA
Humanitarian Translation Certificate, and other recognitions for outstanding
contributions.

🌐 Participation:
Active involvement in workshops, conferences, and speaking engagements,
including LocWorldWide34, ProZ ITD 2020, and Socinfo2019. Interpreter for UNDP
and IOL in Syria (February 2024).

Volunteer Work:
Passionate volunteer for TWB, KidsOut, Free the Slaves, ProZ Bono
translator/mentor, Translation Commons.

I am eager to contribute my unique
blend of academic knowledge, practical experience, linguistic proficiency, and
technological skills to collaborative projects. Let's connect and explore
opportunities for positive impact!

 

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 36
PRO-level pts: 28


Top languages (PRO)
Arabic to English20
English to Arabic8
Top general fields (PRO)
Law/Patents12
Other8
Tech/Engineering4
Art/Literary4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Law (general)16
Electronics / Elect Eng4
Medical (general)4
Other4

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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects6
With client feedback0
Corroborated0
0 positive (0 entries)
positive0
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Translation5
DTP/Formatting1
Language pairs
English to Arabic5
Arabic to English1
Specialty fields
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.2
Education / Pedagogy1
IT (Information Technology)1
Construction / Civil Engineering1
Other fields
Government / Politics1
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