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Ms. Afifi Durr: Tel - Fax : (206) 367-4043 afifi@nwlink.com I , Afifi G. Durr, Arabic Language & Translation Services, native of Lebanon, Middle East, and US citizen, am quite qualified to translate and interpret Arabic. I am very fluent in both English and Arabic and able to communicate tactfully delivering the essence of the translation in its original sense, flavor and meaning. I studied in private schools and in the American University of Beirut and continued my education with the University of Maryland, USA. My Arabic teacher in Lebanon was a poet, writer and press syndicate, as well as an excellent Arabic teacher. I learned to love and have passion for both the English and the Arabic Language simultaneously as I spoke both from birth with my father who was born in the U.S. With my knowledge of Arabic and the Middle Eastern Culture, English and the U.S. the Gulf War, I conducted many seminars on “Middle East cultural awareness” and created a Forum that lasted two years on “Middle East – U.S. Dialogue”. Also, after September 11, I created the same “Middle East-U.S. Dialogue” which is still on-going for the understanding of the culture. My past and extensive travel took me the Far East, Middle East including Iran and Europe. My career is enriched with my language and cultural skills. My career in translation started 25 years ago, as a journalist translating international news. I am very reliable, conscience, flexible, dynamic, ethical, loyal, well knowledgeable, culturally sensitive, meet deadlines, and above all dedicated to my profession. Although there are many Arabic translators nowadays especially on the internet, I believe I am most suited and qualified to serve your needs. I understand both cultures very well and understand the dynamics and the diplomacy to handle them. To be able to do
translation and interpretation in any kind of language, it is important
not only to know the language but also to understand the culture and the
dynamics to achieve successful communication. Marketing, thinking,
expressing and delivering the message clearly in these languages are
extremely important. I am proud to say that I very skilled and good in
understanding these dynamics. I have successfully managed to translate
many subjects. In my own personal long career I tackled many complex,
stressful, difficult and complicated matters. While facing them I stayed
calm and successfully delivered the message. For example, when working in
Iran with Control Data and during the Iranian revolution, I was able to
approach the management in the Ministry of Education to pay us all the
debts that they owed Control Data even after Control Data’s offices were
forced to close as a result of the revolution. In Lebanon, the same thing
happened during the Civil War I was able to communicate successfully and
tactfully even in time of high stress and danger. At present, I do
telephonic interpreting all over the United States with the Immigration
Office. Sometimes, this also become very stressful, however, I tackle them
with ease and tactfully delivering the clear message As language providers and facilitators, we should understand our role and mission; to pave the way and build bridges of peace and understanding among all human beings. Understanding and building these bridges are so critical if we believe in democracy, justice and peace for all human beings. Computers have opened our avenues beyond limits. It is up to us to sore the sky and flip our wings. Our limits are open beyond the horizon. Through education for adults and/or children, Arabic Language & Translation Services (ALTS) promotes both professionalism and cultural interaction.
Our goal to furnish our clients with highly professional quality at affordable prices. Our goal is Our goal is to satisfy our customers into the expanding world of global interactions and cooperation through bridging of cross-cultural awareness. Building bridges between the Middle East and the West is to create a homogeneous peaceful relation and understanding. To expose the West to the richness and diversity of the Middle East. A friend to all cultures, as she served in her capacity on the Board of Directors for Seattle/Mazatlan Sister Cities, Ethnic Heritage Council, Arab Center of Washington, Red Cross International Committee and Children Around the World Resource Center. and enthusiastically volunteered to interpret during the 1990 visit of the Goodwill Games to Seattle and now a volunteer for the Washington Trade Organization. She is an enthusiastic ambassador of goodwill and understanding, domestically and internationally. ** Teaching/moderating workshops on Middle East cross-cultural awareness and community relations with educational agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, churches and civic organizations in the Seattle/Puget Sound area. TUTOR/EDUCATOR: The Language School, American Cultural Exchange ARABIC LANGUAGE & TRANSLATION SERVICES. ASSISTANT PRODUCER: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Sharq Al-Adna Broadcasting Station, Beirut, Lebanon, (Middle Eastern Division of BBC); translated and revised timeshare advertisements; designed and broadcasted these ads; edited short dramas in Arabic for broadcasting, and supervised fifteen (15) employees EXTENSIVE OVERSEAS WORK: Extensive overseas work with Arab Embassies and American businesses in Europe, Middle East and the United States. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: University of Washington, School of Medicine; Seattle, Washington, wide range of responsibilities included office management and editing medical manuscripts. |
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Afifi
G. Durr, President, Arabic Language & Translation Services, bring
us 25 years of experience in the field of translation and interpretation.
As president and founder of ALTS, Ms. Durr is uniquely equipped to assist
any person, agency or company seeking to understand the customs, language,
culture and the people of the Middle East. With her considerable education,
extensive travel and professional insight and expertise she is effectively
benefiting business and communities alike. A gifted and sought-after communicator,
Ms. Durr provided local media with insightful commentary during the 2-year
period surrounding the Gulf War crisis.