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Sarah Magdy

@sarahmagdy

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Experienced translator specializing in accurate, culturally sensitive English–Arabic translation.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek translation or interpreting roles where I can apply accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and tight-deadline delivery while growing my terminology expertise and taking on collaborative projects.

I am an experienced translator with hands-on experience translating documents and conversations between English and Arabic, committed to preserving context, tone, and intent. I have worked under tight deadlines at an authorized translation center, managing multiple projects while improving readability through rigorous proofreading and editing.

I hold diplomas in Simultaneous Interpreting and Media Translation from the American University in Cairo and a degree in English from October 6 University with honors, and I continually develop industry-specific terminology through courses and professional development. I also bring event logistics and PR experience from university activities, demonstrating strong organization and stakeholder communication skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

General Translator

Alwafi Authorized Translation Center

Aug 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Translated and proofread documents between English and Arabic, improving readability and maintaining tone and accuracy while managing multiple projects to strict deadlines.

Translation (English↔Arabic)Proofreading Editing Project Management Time Management Quality Assurance Cross Cultural Communication Translation (English ↔ Arabic)

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The American University in Cairo

Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting, Simultaneous Interpreting

2023 -

Enrolled in a Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting program at the American University in Cairo beginning in 2023.

The American University in Cairo

Diploma in Media Translation, Media Translation

2023 - 2024

Completed a Diploma in Media Translation at the American University in Cairo during 2023–2024.

October 6 University, Faculty of Languages and Translation

Bachelor of Arts, English

2019 - 2023

Grade: Excellent With Honors

Activities and societies: Logistics team member in TEDx 6th of October University; Logistics team member in OIMUN; PR Member at Student Cultural Council (organized conferences and job fairs, liaised with companies and sponsors).

Bachelor degree in English from the Faculty of Languages and Translation at October 6 University, graduated with Excellent with Honors.