Riyad Bater

English–Arabic Interpreter and translator with over 12 years of experience delivering accurate, culturally attuned language services across legal, medical, business, and technical settings. Skilled in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation via OPI, VRI, and RSI, and in written translation for corporate, legal, and marketing content. HIPAA-certified, with formal training in healthcare interpreting and medical terminology.

Known for precision, confidentiality, and consistent on-time delivery under deadline pressure.

English–Arabic Interpreter (OPI / VRI / RSI – Remote) at Effectif Services (2021-12 – Present)

• Deliver remote interpretation via OPI, VRI, and RSI across medical, legal, public safety, business, and educational settings for a broad client base.
• Apply specialized medical terminology and HIPAA-compliant protocols in healthcare interpreting assignments, alongside government, education, and manufacturing sector vocabulary.
• Handle both scheduled and on-demand interpretation requests, maintaining strict confidentiality and cultural sensitivity throughout.
• Earned HIPAA Compliance Certification and completed the "Guide to Healthcare Interpreting & Medical Terminology" program.
• Recognized as a dependable interpreter for institutional and private-sector clients requiring high-accuracy, time-sensitive language support.

Freelance English–Arabic Interpreter & Translator at Self-employed (2015-02 – Present)

Self-employed — Gaziantep, Turkey (concurrent with agency work)

• Translate business documents, marketing content, correspondence, and general texts between Arabic and English for international clients.
• Provide interpretation services across a range of sectors and client needs, managing multiple concurrent projects independently.
• Built a repeat client base through consistently high-quality, accurate translation work in both language directions.

English & Arabic ESL Teacher at Excel Training Center (2013 – 2015)

• Delivered English and Arabic language instruction to diverse student groups.
• Designed and implemented lesson plans to strengthen learners' language proficiency.

Freelance Translator & Interpreter at Reema Translation Services (2013 – 2015)

• Translated legal documents, marketing materials, and general written texts between Arabic and English.
• Provided interpretation services for corporate and private clients.

Bachelor of Arts in English–Arabic Translation and Interpretation – Homs University (2006)