Elie Asmar

Seasoned Senior Technical Translator with 25+ years of experience delivering high-quality translations for global brands across automotive, luxury fashion, beauty, technology, and media sectors. Expertise in technical documentation, marketing localization, and regulatory-compliant content. Proficient in CAT tools including SDL Trados Studio. Known for precision, cultural nuance, and consistent on-time delivery under tight deadlines.

Senior Translator & Proofreader at LingwaPlus (2012-02 – Present)

Translated and proofread technical and marketing content for premium clients including Ford, Lincoln, Cadillac, Gucci, Dior, Sephora, Maserati, Jaguar, Schneider Electric, and Emaar Properties.

• Translated and proofread technical and marketing content for premium clients including Ford, Lincoln, Cadillac, Gucci, Dior, Sephora, Maserati, Jaguar, Schneider Electric, and Emaar Properties.
• Delivered press releases, product brochures, owner's manuals, training materials, and campaign content (e.g., Cadillac ATS Launch Tour, Jaguar "Alive" campaign).
• Supported Emaar Retail brands including KidZania, Dubai Mall, and Reel Cinemas with localized promotional materials.
• Collaborated with agencies such as Lionbridge (Sony, Samsung) and TransPerfect (Ford) on multilingual projects.

Senior Translator (Freelance) at SDL / RWS (2013-05 – Present)

Managed concurrent translation projects for global clients including Nike, Converse, Google, AppleCare, GoPro, Mattel, Gucci, Emirates Airlines, Marks & Spencer, iRobot, TikTok, and Xiaomi.

• Managed concurrent translation projects for global clients including Nike, Converse, Google, AppleCare, GoPro, Mattel, Gucci, Emirates Airlines, Marks & Spencer, iRobot, TikTok, and Xiaomi.
• Translated mobile app content, user guides, and marketing assets with strict adherence to brand voice and style guidelines.
• Maintained 100% on-time delivery while meeting high-quality benchmarks.

Senior Translator (Freelance) at Vertaal (2014-03 – Present)

Translated branded content for Ford, Lincoln, Harley-Davidson, Swarovski, Jeep, and Huawei.

• Translated branded content for Ford, Lincoln, Harley-Davidson, Swarovski, Jeep, and Huawei.
• Produced accurate, culturally appropriate translations of brochures, magazines, and technical specifications for international markets.

Translator – Subtitling at Screens International (2009-12 – 2012-02)

Subtitled documentaries and films for major broadcasters including MBC, Showtime Arabia, BBC, Discovery Channel, History Channel, NBCUniversal, and Dubai TV.

• Subtitled documentaries and films for major broadcasters including MBC, Showtime Arabia, BBC, Discovery Channel, History Channel, NBCUniversal, and Dubai TV.
• Ensured linguistic accuracy, timing precision, and cultural appropriateness for Arabic-speaking audiences.

Diploma in Languages and Translation in Languages and Translation – Lebanese University – Languages and Translation Center (1999 – 2002)

Technical Studies in Business Computing in Business Computing – IPNET, Dekwaneh (2003 – 2005)

Technical Secondary Diploma in Business Computing in Information Technology, Programming, and Networking – Institute of Tourism, Dekwaneh (1999 – 2003)

Baccalaureate – Experimental Sciences in Experimental Sciences – Sagesse Achrafieh High School (1983 – 1998)