Laura Salaita
Senior Translation Specialist at Mercer Middle East- Claim this Profile
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Lana Abawi
Laura is a hard working employee with great ambitions. She can perform any task submitted to her in terms of translation, editing and research. Not to mention her Arabic-English-Italian languages capabilities.
Lana Abawi
Laura is a hard working employee with great ambitions. She can perform any task submitted to her in terms of translation, editing and research. Not to mention her Arabic-English-Italian languages capabilities.
Lana Abawi
Laura is a hard working employee with great ambitions. She can perform any task submitted to her in terms of translation, editing and research. Not to mention her Arabic-English-Italian languages capabilities.
Lana Abawi
Laura is a hard working employee with great ambitions. She can perform any task submitted to her in terms of translation, editing and research. Not to mention her Arabic-English-Italian languages capabilities.
Experience
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Mercer Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Translation Specialist
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Feb 2019 - Present
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PwC Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant/ Content Editor
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May 2016 - Jan 2019
- Review and QA content produced by PwC Consulting teams, including but not limited to reports, proposals, surveys, client deliverables, etc. - Lead and streamline the translation and content editing process across the Consulting Line of Service - Manage the translation vendors and coordinate with them to provide quality service - Provide Quarterly reports of work progress and business needs concerning content translation and editing - Support in the writing and production of client deliverables as needed - Communicate Directly with the PwC Consulting Leadership and provide insight on the translation process - Propose solutions to facilitate the translation and editing process Show less
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Translator/ Interpreter
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Dec 2015 - May 2016
- Translate all reports and documentation issued by the project team - Live interpretation during workshops, meetings and training sessions with the ministries and external experts supporting the project - Review and manage content produced by the team - Translate all reports and documentation issued by the project team - Live interpretation during workshops, meetings and training sessions with the ministries and external experts supporting the project - Review and manage content produced by the team
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Context Writing Services and Publishing House
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Translation and Localization
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
Oversee employees’ work and division of work- Manage deadlines- Manage day-to-day work- Act as the final Quality Assurance before sending the material to clients- Prepare weekly plans to optimize work- Translate, edit, proofread and write different texts that include, but not limited to, pressreleases, company profiles, websites, brochures, flyers, contracts, guidebooks, etc...- Attend meetings with clients, prepare offers, and follow up with clients- Interpretation for several projects such as the USAID Fiscal Reform Project, Water & Energy projects, Workshops on GBV (Gender Based Violence)- Audio transcribing for several research companies- Prepare tender proposals and submittals- Follow up on Human Resources responsibilities- Provide employee training- Prepare HR Manual for best practices- Create and manage freelancers’ database- Developed the Company’s website and managed it- Maintain Good relations with clients- Manage Social Media accounts Show less
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Translator, Editor & Copywriter
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
- Translate, edit, proofread and write different texts that include, but not limited to, press releases, company profiles, websites, brochures, flyers, contracts, guidebooks, etc...- Do subtitling for documentaries and series- Work as an interpreter for Arabic and English conferences, events, interviews and focusgroups- Audio transcribing for several research companies- Client servicing, attend client meetings, events, follow up on all offers and invoices- Send B2B marketing emails for potential clients Show less
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Atlas Group Limited
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Jordan
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Linguist, Translator & Editor
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Feb 2009 - Aug 2011
- Prepare, edit, and check key words for Atlas Modern Dictionary (E-A-E) - Project Manager of "Teaching Arabic Language for non-speakers" project in both English and Italian languages - Prepare, edit, and check key words for Atlas Modern Dictionary (E-A-E) - Project Manager of "Teaching Arabic Language for non-speakers" project in both English and Italian languages
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Education
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University of Jordan
Bachelors degree, Italian/ English literature