Ines Saadaoui
SENIOR TRANSLATOR–REVISOR | ENGLISH → FRENCH | LINGUISTIC SERVICES
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About
Multilingual language professional and localization manager with 15+ years of experience across English–French translation, revision, technical documentation, software localization, project coordination and stakeholder support.
Advanced
French and fluent English, with additional Arabic expertise. Experienced in managing terminology assets, translation workflows, external language providers and quality processes, while partnering with product, development, marketing and business stakeholders. Earlier experience in healthcare insurance administration and claims analysis provides additional familiarity with healthcare-related terminology, contracts, coverage documentation and medical-provider communications.
Experience
Software Localization Manager - StreamWide Tunisia
(2024-07)
- Define the localization strategy and continuously improve localization processes and workflows.
- Lead a team of localization specialists; assign work, delegate responsibilities, coach team members and support onboarding and development.
- Set team goals, KPIs and targets aligned with the localization strategy; monitor performance and provide feedback.
- Manage departmental language assets, including glossaries, internal documentation and translation memory.
- Coordinate localization priorities across teams and help ensure quality, consistency and timely delivery.
Software Localization Team Lead - StreamWide Tunisia
(2022-10 - 2024-06)
- Assigned translation/localization work and broke milestones into actionable steps to track progress and prevent delays.
- Partnered with product development and marketing teams to align localized content with product and business objectives.
- Coordinated quality control of localized content against predefined quality criteria.
- Liaised with external translation agencies and supported project administration and invoice processing.
Software Localization Specialist - StreamWide Tunisia
(2021-01 - 2022-09)
- Translated software content into French and Arabic and collaborated with product management and development teams to meet deadlines.
- Proofread guides and manuals and proposed linguistic and stylistic improvements.
- Supported consistent terminology and quality across localized software content.
Senior Technical Writer - Vermeg
(2020-07 - 2020-12)
- Created release notes and user guides for software products.
- Documented software bugs and enhancements and ensured documentation was accurate, clear and user-focused.
Translator & Interpreter - Ma3an – USAID-funded project administered by FHI360
(2019-09 - 2020-06)
- Translated project-related documentation and coordinated translation follow-up with the other translator.
Senior Translator & Project Manager - Wwtranslators
(2018-12 - 2019-09)
- Translated legal, financial and technical content from Arabic into English and French.
- Reviewed translated content before client delivery to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Managed translator assignments, content distribution and day-to-day project operations while maintaining deadlines and quality.
Translator / Representative - Embassy of Bangladesh in Tunisia
(2018-05 - 2019-04)
- Provided simultaneous interpretation during ambassadorial meetings and translated official documents and correspondence.
- Drafted formal Notes Verbales for Tunisian government authorities and other embassies.
- Coordinated appointments and prepared daily news reports.
CEO’s Office Manager / Translator - FIS Global & Emirates Defense Technology LLC
(2013-03 - 2017-12)
- Translated documents, agreements and correspondence between Arabic, English and French.
- Managed complex calendars, travel arrangements and official communications; wrote, edited and proofread executive correspondence.
Business Development Manager / Agent - Easy School of Languages, Malta
(2015-04 - 2017-10)
- Developed relationships with educational institutions, companies and organizations; promoted language-training programs and negotiated training agreements.
- Conducted market research, business meetings and client follow-up while providing after-sales support.
International Relations Manager - AFSAC Tunisia
(2015-01 - 2015-03)
- Translated training agreements between English, Arabic and French and provided simultaneous interpretation during meetings.
- Reviewed agreements with Civil Aviation Authorities, organizations and training centres and served as a main contact for external partners.
Insurance Fraud Analyst - GMC Tunis – French Insurance Brokerage Firm
(2011-02 - 2013-03)
- Audited healthcare refund claims and provider billing against coverage plans, contracts and contracted price lists.
- Prepared monthly reports identifying anomalies and excesses and submitted findings and proposed solutions to client headquarters.
- Supported distance training activities.
Expert Health Insurance Administrator / Health Insurance Administrator - GMC Tunis – French Insurance Brokerage Firm
(2009-08 - 2011-01)
- Validated healthcare payments and Letters of Guarantee and handled medical evacuation documentation.
- Trained and managed teams of health insurance administrators and liaised with international headquarters regarding medical coverage anomalies and member cases.
Education
Modern Hebrew & Jewish Studies — coursework completed through exchange program - Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA (2007 - 2009)
Bachelor’s Degree - English Language & Literature - Manouba University, Tunisia (2004 - 2004)
High School Diploma - Arts - Tunisia (1999 - 1999)
