Waleed Al-Atbee
@waleedal-atbee
Professional legal translator and interpreter proficient in Arabic and English.
IraqWhat I'm looking for
I am a bilingual legal translator and interpreter with extensive experience translating legal and professional documents and providing interpretation for senior staff in multinational projects. I hold a B.A. in English Translation from the University of Basra and am a member of the Iraqi Translation Association.
I have worked as a liaison officer for Norwegian People aid, a legal translator for World Language Bureau, and an interpreter and coordinator for major energy and construction companies, supporting meetings, stakeholder communication, and project coordination. I have a proven record managing customer and team relationships across multicultural environments and high-pressure settings.
I am certified in HSE supervision and trained in HR management, first aid, emergency rescue, and private sector development programs. I am proficient in Microsoft Office, common office technologies, and committed to delivering accurate translations, clear communication, and collaborative solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Liaison Officer
Norwegian People’s Aid
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Serve as primary contact point facilitating coordination among agencies and stakeholders, resolving communication issues and supporting high-pressure operational meetings since Dec 2023.
Legal Translator
World Language Bureau
Sep 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Translated legal and professional documents (English↔Arabic) and managed client priorities and delivery schedules from Sep 2021 to Dec 2023.
Interpreter & Language Instructor
CPECC
Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years)
Provided personal interpretation for senior staff, coordinated meetings and facilitated communication between Chinese and Iraqi stakeholders from Apr 2019 to Apr 2021.
Interpreter and Meeting Coordinator
China Energy Engineering International
Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 (7 months)
Interpreted for senior company officials and local government during project meetings for the Shatt Al-Arab water purification/desalination project (Jul 2018–Feb 2019).
Interpreter and Translator
ABM Company
Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 (5 months)
Provided interpretation and translated military curricula and documents for Iraqi forces (Apr 2016–Sep 2016).
Legal Translator
World Language Bureau
Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Translated legal documents and managed client delivery for multiple assignments from Aug 2014 to Sep 2016.
Information Officer
Manawi Basha Hotel
Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 (2 years 8 months)
Monitored and maintained facility security on the private floor serving Lukoil personnel (Oct 2011–Jun 2014).
Administrative Employee
Directorates of Municipalities of Basra
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 (2 years 9 months)
Prepared official letters, tenders and followed daily administrative tasks and client inquiries for municipal projects (Sep 2011–Jun 2014).
Administrative Assistant
Noor Al-Mustafa
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Handled client communications, invoicing and procurement follow-up for a general contracting and oil services firm (2010–2011).
Interpreter and Translator
GLS Company
Dec 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 4 months)
Interpreted and translated for Iraqi forces and translated military curricula for coalition forces (Dec 2008–Apr 2010).
Storekeeper
Al Khurafi
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 11 months)
Managed inventory, records and logistics for construction and electrical materials for water infrastructure projects (2003–2006).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity of Basra
Bachelor of Arts, Translation (English/Arabic)
2016 - 2017
Activities and societies: Member of Iraqi Translation Association
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Translation (English/Arabic) at the College of Arts, University of Basra between 2016 and 2017.
Availability
Location
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