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BENATIA SALAH

Pasadena

Summary

Experienced in developing key management and operational skills within a fast-paced transportation environment. Honed expertise in team leadership, logistical planning, and process optimization. Seeking to transition into a new position or field to leverage transferable skills and make impactful contributions. Degree in Translation and Interpretation from four years of university education. Two years of progressive experience as a translator working with diverse backgrounds in a fast-paced environment. Five years of experience as a train station manager and one year as an ESL Teacher at a secondary school. Strong working knowledge in French, excellent written and verbal skills in English and Arabic. Proficient in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Google Docs. Efficient in working independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills and time management abilities, consistently meeting deadlines. Outgoing, punctual, flexible, and able to handle confidential information with professionalism. Work ethics characterized by reliability, responsibility, honesty, and dependability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Train Station Manager

Société Nationale Des Transports Ferroviaires
01.2018 - 09.2024
  • Managed staff schedules for optimal coverage, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth operations.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records, conducting audits, and addressing issues promptly.
  • Implemented and maintained remote broadcast equipment to guarantee optimum safety, control and security.
  • Led team meetings to communicate updates, reinforce expectations, and foster open communication among staff members.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for employees.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality services and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
  • Monitored and reviewed programming to guarantee met schedules, guidelines and quality performances.
  • Relayed instructions from control room to trains using talk-back system.
  • Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
  • Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.

Translator

ABB and Voltech
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking engineers with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Translated documents from French or Arabic to English. or from English to French or Arabic.
  • Provided real-time interpretation services during conferences, contributing to seamless communication between speakers and attendees.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Bridged communication gaps for non-English speaking clients, enabling smoother business transactions.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Strengthened diplomatic relations, providing translation services for governmental agencies.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
  • Specialized in translating complex technical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity for endusers.

ESL Teacher

Ahmed Toufik Al Madani
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
  • Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Translation & Interpretation

University of Badji Mokhtar
Annaba, Algeria
06-2014

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Document translation
  • Teaching English
  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Classroom management
  • Extensive english grammar knowledge
  • Language immersion
  • FLUENT IN English, Arabic and French

Summary Of Skills And Qualifications

  • 4 years of Post-secondary education; University degree in Translation and interpretation
  • 2 year of progressive experience as an Administrative Assistant and translator; working with people of diverse backgrounds in a fast-paced environment
  • 2 years of experience as a translator
  • 5 year experience working as a train station manager
  • 2 year experience working as an ESL Teacher at secondary school
  • Strong working knowledge in French language along with excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Arabic with the ability to communicate clearly with clients, co-workers, management and other professionals
  • Knowledgeable in Window 10 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016 including: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs
  • Efficient in working independently or in a team with minimum supervision, with the capability of taking self-initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with great organizational, time management skills and successful in meeting deadlines
  • Outgoing, good listener, punctual, flexible and able to retain confidential information
  • Effective work ethics in being reliable, responsible, honest and dependable

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Train Station Manager

Société Nationale Des Transports Ferroviaires
01.2018 - 09.2024

Translator

ABB and Voltech
09.2016 - 01.2018

ESL Teacher

Ahmed Toufik Al Madani
09.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Translation & Interpretation

University of Badji Mokhtar
BENATIA SALAH