Wajdan Majeed

Experienced and results-driven professional with a strong record in managing complex projects and coordinating multinational teams. Equipped with excellent communication and linguistic skills, supported by academic qualifications in business and archaeological science. Data-analytical abilities developed through roles in retail, content publishing, and nonprofit sectors.

Effective at onboarding long-term clients and building lasting B2B relationships that drive sustainable growth. Writer, journalist, and published Arabic poet bringing creative and culturally informed perspective to work.

Audiovisual Localisation Specialist - Film Production at ZAB SUTTON MEDIA LTD (2025-05 – Present)

Transcribe and typeset dialogue for film and video content with high linguistic accuracy. Translate spoken content between Arabic and English, maintaining tone, meaning, and cultural relevance.

• Transcribe and typeset dialogue for film and video content with high linguistic accuracy
• Translate spoken content between Arabic and English, maintaining tone, meaning, and cultural relevance
• Perform precise timecoding and subtitle synchronisation aligned to scene transitions and visual pacing
• Format and segment subtitles to industry standards, ensuring readability and character-limit compliance
• Deliver fully QA-checked subtitle files (SRT/VTT) for production teams

Account Coordinator (Manager) – English and Arabic at Ingram Content Group (2022-06 – 2025-04)

Managed B2B accounts, processed orders, trained staff on Ingram platform, and translated marketing materials into Arabic. Conducted quality control and customer satisfaction assessments.

• Conduct F2F & virtual B2B meetings with potential new business to establish new accounts
• Train new business managers on using Ingram platform to get the best outcome for their business
• Manage Publishers and wholesalers' orders via Ipage, processing orders, replacements, returns and international shipping issues
• Manage customer enquiries via Outlook and ZenDesk
• Internal communication via JIRA to solve clients' issues
• Check account health and re-initiate contact with dormant accounts
• Translate marketing material and teaching aids into Arabic language
• Translate all Ingram marketing materials into Arabic Language
• Review contracts between the company and the clients
• Create PowerPoints and infographic slides for MENA region
• Conduct regular check-ins with clients to assess satisfaction
• Participate in Quality Control feedback
• Carry out refund and replacement in conjunction with accounts departments
• Correct Amazon listing issues and ensure titles are listed correctly
• Train new staff on Ingram processes

Archaeologist - Site Assistant (Freelance) at Insite Archaeology (2021-09 – 2022-05)

Conducted archaeological fieldwork including landscape reading, excavation planning, and site documentation.

• Reading the landscape
• Locating areas for excavation within the sites
• Planning
• Excavating designated trenches
• Recording, Drawing, Data registration
• Machine watching (Watching Brief) for evaluation and identifying features for excavation

Archaeologist - Site Assistant (Contract) at IAC (2021-01 – 2021-08)

Conducted archaeological fieldwork including landscape reading, excavation planning, and site documentation.

• Reading the landscape
• Locating areas for excavation within the sites
• Planning
• Excavating designated trenches
• Recording, Drawing, Data registration
• Machine watching (Watching Brief) for evaluation and identifying features for excavation

Archaeologist - Site Assistant (Contract) at AOC Archaeology Group (2020-03 – 2020-10)

Conducted archaeological fieldwork including landscape reading, excavation planning, and site documentation.

• Reading the landscape
• Locating areas for excavation within the sites
• Planning
• Excavating designated trenches
• Recording, Drawing, Data registration
• Machine watching (Watching Brief) for evaluation and identifying features for excavation

Arabic Teacher (Freelance) at Cactus Languages (2019-09 – 2020-03)

Taught standard Arabic language to individuals and groups, designed teaching materials, and delivered educational content.

• Teaching individuals and groups standard Arabic language
• Planning lessons and lectures
• Designing teaching aid on PowerPoint
• Delivering a first-class education experience

Founder/Director at A Bridge for Life Ltd. (2016-10 – 2019-12)

Established and managed an art and culture business promoting international artistic exchange, including website design, digital marketing, exhibitions, and artist management.

• Established and managed an art and culture business promoting international artistic exchange
• Designed and maintained the bilingual website and digital marketplace, including full Shopify setup
• Led digital marketing, social media campaigns, and creation of exhibition and promotional materials
• Organised and coordinated exhibitions and event spaces in the UK and internationally
• Recruited and supported artists, managing their participation in national and international shows
• Oversaw all logistics for importing/exporting artwork, including shipping, customs, insurance, and safe handling
• Built partnerships with galleries and cultural organisations to enhance artists' profiles and visibility
• Managed business operations, budgeting, and vendor relationships

Archaeologist / Digital Archivist at Oxford Archaeology - South (2006-08 – 2011-01)

Managed both digital and physical archives, ensured accurate cataloguing, digitised site records, edited site documentation, and performed quality assurance checks.

• Managed both digital and physical archives, ensuring accurate cataloguing, secure storage, and compliance with archival standards
• Digitised site photographic records and organised files for long-term digital preservation
• Edited and quality-checked watching briefs and site documentation for accuracy and consistency
• Uploaded, maintained, and organised materials in the company's digital library, applying metadata and version control
• Conducted quality assurance checks across all records and resolved data inconsistencies
• Managed metadata creation for documents, images, and publications
• Performed copyright checks for photographic and published materials

Arabic Editor - Office Manager at The Expatriate (المهاجر) Arabic English Newspaper (1993-01 – 2000-07)

Edited and proofread Arabic texts, translated documents between Arabic and English/French, managed office operations and records.

• Editing and proofreading Arabic texts for grammar, style, clarity, and accuracy
• Ensuring proper classical or modern standard Arabic depending on publication needs
• Translating documents between Arabic and other languages (English or French)
• Fact-checking content and verifying terminology, especially for political, cultural, or technical subjects
• Reviewing submissions from writers and providing editorial feedback
• Managing day-to-day office activities and ensuring smooth operations
• Handling correspondence, mail, filing systems, and phone communications
• Maintaining office supplies and coordinating with vendors
• Organizing office records, archiving physical documents, and maintaining paper-based systems

Community Interpreting Level 1 & 2 in Interpreting – Workers' Educational Association (WEA) Reading (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Business and Administration Level 2 (QCF) in Business and Administration – Hertford Regional College (2015-09 – 2016-12)

BSc (Hons) in Archaeological Science – University Of East London (1999-01 – 2003-01)

BA in Business and Economics – College of Management and Economics (1985-09 – 1988-06)