Sabra Hadjadj
Markham,ON
Summary
Reliable Translator possessing excellent critical thinking skills and bilingual fluency. Polished in converting written materials, relaying concepts and ideas between languages and editing and proofreading text to reflect language. Meticulous and detailed professional with experience translating verbal and written communication. Dedicated team-player with a solid ability to reshuffle priorities in order to meet tight timelines, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Stickler for details and accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator (English to French)
Johnson & Johnson Inc. - Consumer Division
Markham, Ontario
05.2008 - 02.2024
- Translation, localization and proofreading of labels for Consumer Packaging Goods. Brands include: Tylenol, Motrin, Benylin, Zarbee's, Reactine, Nicorette, Nicoderm, Band-Aid, Polysporin, Neutrogena, Johnson's Baby, Clean & Clear, Aveeno, OGX, Maui Moisture, Neostrata, etc.
- Translation and localization of commercial sales in-store assets: displays, shelf-talkers, banners, etc.
- Translation and localization of E-commerce content including below the fold content for amazon and e-retailers such as Well.ca and Walmart.
- Translation and localization of websites: Johnson & Johnson corporate site, Zarbee's, Neutrogena, Johnson's Baby, Tylenol, Nicorette, etc.
- Translation, localization and QA of TV and Digital ads for the company's various brands.
- Translation of internal and external communications: Organization annoucements and company events, letters to retailers, letters to consumers, etc.
- Collaboration with team members and cross-functional partners (Linguistics, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs and Legal Department) in order to ensure timely, accurate and high quality translations.
- Consultation and translation of the sub-brand names impacted by Bill 96 in order to ensure full compliance.
- Consultations for the choice of TV, radio and digital ads French voice talents. Helped in the choice of Social Media influencers representing the company's brands. Review and QA of all French social media content to ensure Regulatory compliance and conformity with Brand messaging.
Bilingual Publications Coordinator
Honda Canada
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Proofreading user manuals, recall notices, internal and external communications.
- Translation of letters to dealerships and consumers.
- Maintaining and updating training resources for the company's workforce.
Bilingual Pricing Customer Service Representative
Coca-Cola Bottling Canada
03.2004 - 08.2005
- Overseeing pricing for all the company's Quebec retailer accounts.
- Liaison with the Sales team in order to ensure needs are met for the Quebec accounts.
- Back-translation (French to English) of the accounts letters and email requests.
- Updating the in-house pricing platform with price changes/promotions affecting the Quebec retailers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Translaiton
Glendon College, York University
06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Université Frères Mentouri - Constantine
Algeria06-2003
Skills
- Document Translation and proofreading
- Business Operations Knowledge
- Cultural Understanding
- Knowledge of Regulatory requirements for OTC, Health and Beauty products
- Knowledge of Quebec specific Legal requirements for OTC products
- Knowledge of Health Canada PLL requirements for Health and Beauty products
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Bilingualism French and English - York University
- Member of the Principal's Honour Roll - Glendon Collage, York Univerity
- Awarded a TA position right after graduation from Mentouri University, Constantine - Algeria
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Translator (English to French)
Johnson & Johnson Inc. - Consumer Division
05.2008 - 02.2024
Bilingual Publications Coordinator
Honda Canada
03.2008 - 05.2008
Bilingual Pricing Customer Service Representative
Coca-Cola Bottling Canada
03.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Translaiton
Glendon College, York University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Université Frères Mentouri - Constantine
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