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Apho Cisse

Hamilton

Summary

Experienced translator and educator with 6+ years of experience. Skilled in conveying messages across languages and cultures. Proficient in translation software and translating diverse documents. Well-versed in pedagogy, didactics, and curriculum development. Eager to contribute multilingual skills and cultural sensitivity to a dynamic team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

French Translation and Communications Specialist

Rentokil Initial
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provide broad-based French communications translation support to Rentokil Canada and its 3 lines of business including Rentokil, Steritech and Ambius Canada, on a full-time basis.
  • In addition, translation support will be required for internal program areas and departments within the organization across North America.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, producing, reviewing and editing a variety of content in both English and French and project managing all aspects of content translation and other key communications initiatives.
  • Translate a variety of written materials.
  • Localize software and accompanying technical documents to adapt them to another language and culture.
  • Provide translation support for voice-overs, subtitles, Word, PDF, PowerPoint, XML, XLIFF and HTML files.
  • Ability to Identify the terminology used in a field of activity.
  • Conduct terminological research on a given subject or in response to inquiries for the preparation of glossaries, terminology banks, technological files, dictionaries, lexicons, and resource centers, and add to terminological databases.
  • Review and edit externally translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistent language use, and alignment with national messaging.

Teaching Assistant

McMaster University
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided teaching services for university students.
  • I was in charge of 9 classes per week, the total number of students in each class ranges from 14 to 24.
  • I taught French culture and civilization through speaking, listening, and reading.
  • Conducted conversational workshops, organized peer-to-peer presentations, and debates.

English Language Teacher

Language Connexion France
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Prepared and executed English lessons intended for French students.
  • Assisted 100 students in understanding educational materials, improving grades by 30%.
  • Implemented new teaching techniques and organized training sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create customized lesson plans for special needs students.

Freelance Translator

English Now
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Provided translation services for 15 companies based in Mali, including legal, transportation, medical, financial, and humanitarian organizations such as MAERSK, Parijat Industries, The Badass Librarians of Timbuktu, GIZ, ACTED, AWARD, GRDR, Internation Red Cross, etc.
  • Translated legal documents for legal firms (about 100 documents).
  • Developed a glossary guidebook for financial institutions.
  • Translated company documents (contracts, agreements, audits, and manuals).
  • Translated medical instruction books, products, and reports.
  • Translated technical documents of building and public works sector, mining and service provision companies.
  • Translated interviews in the framework of a documentary on Timbuktu.

Education

Master of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

Université Paris Nanterre
Paris
07-2023

Skills

  • Oral and written communication skills in French and English
  • Demonstrated experience in writing, editing and proofreading content in both English and French
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excellent knowledge and background in technical translation
  • Methodical and disciplined approach to work, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Multi-task oriented
  • Legal, economic, and medical terminology
  • High degree of confidentiality
  • Experience with translation systems/ tools

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Peul
Native or Bilingual
Songhay
Native or Bilingual
Bambara
Full Professional

Timeline

French Translation and Communications Specialist

Rentokil Initial
09.2024 - 02.2025

Teaching Assistant

McMaster University
09.2023 - 04.2024

English Language Teacher

Language Connexion France
01.2022 - 06.2023

Freelance Translator

English Now
01.2017 - 01.2021

Master of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

Université Paris Nanterre

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