Yehia Mohamed

Senior English-Arabic Translator and Reviewer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-accuracy translations across legal, technical, religious, and general documents.

Native

Arabic speaker with advanced English proficiency. Proven track record of managing high-volume projects — over 54,000 pages translated — while maintaining strict quality standards. Reduced translation errors by 40% through implementation of a structured quality assurance process. Proficient in CAT tools, terminology management, and cross-cultural adaptation. Experienced in legal translation, localization, journalism, and Arabic instruction for non-native speakers.

Senior English-Arabic Translator (Freelance) - Self-Employed

(2017-06)

• Translate legal, technical, and general documents from English into Arabic and vice versa with high accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Conduct thorough proofreading and quality review of translated content to ensure terminological consistency.
• Implemented a quality assurance workflow that reduced translation errors by 40%.
• Collaborate with international clients and project managers to align on glossaries, style guides, and deadlines.
• Manage simultaneous translation projects across multiple subject areas under tight deadlines.
• Translated over 54,000 pages of legal, general, and technical documents cumulatively.

Journalist Assistant - Cairo Portal

(2013-06 - 2017-05)

• Translated news articles and press releases from English to Arabic, ensuring clarity, grammatical accuracy, and editorial consistency.
• Researched topics and gathered background information to support reporters with accurate sourcing.
• Adapted international news content for local audiences through cultural and linguistic localization.

English-Arabic Translator - Transhome – Giza - Giza

(2011-09 - 2013-01)

• Translated diverse documents including contracts, technical manuals, and correspondence.
• Reviewed translations for quality control, consistency, and adherence to client specifications.

English Instructor - Al-Mustaqbal (Future) Academy

(2007-09 - 2009-04)

• Delivered English language instruction using innovative, interactive teaching methods.
• Assessed and tracked student progress through regular evaluations and constructive feedback.

English-Arabic Translator - Al Mustafa for Printing and Translation

(2004-09 - 2009-09)

• Translated Arabic-English documents across legal, administrative, and general domains.
• Researched cultural nuances to enhance translation accuracy and contextual relevance.

Receptionist Assistant - Nile Exploration Corporation – Luxor - Luxor

(2003-01 - 2004-05)

• Welcomed international tourists and directed them to appropriate departments.
• Managed incoming calls, office correspondence including emails and internal memos.

Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature & Translation - Zagazig University (Benha Branch) (1996-06)