2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Waad Al-Hayek

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

Arabic
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editorial Assistant at Austin Macauley Publishers
October 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Bilingual Administrative and Communications professional with a proven track record in office coordination, documentation, and client communication across corporate, cultural, and publishing sectors. Edited and proofread 30+ manuscripts per day, ensuring linguistic accuracy and brand consistency; coordinated between authors, editors, and designers to deliver high-quality publications on schedule; drafted newsletters, press releases, and marketing materials to enhance reader and author engagement.
Contact Center Agent at Tahaseel BPO (Dubai Culture & Arts Authority)
June 30, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Handled 50+ daily client inquiries across phone and email channels; maintained 95% satisfaction rate; processed service requests using CRM and Avaya systems; provided bilingual communications support for cultural and administrative initiatives.
Event Support Volunteer at Sharjah Children's Reading Festival
May 31, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Assisted in coordinating festival logistics, educational workshops, and visitor engagement; supported communication and documentation between event departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
Volunteer Translator and Transcriber at Emirates Literature Foundation
December 31, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Translated and subtitled TED Talks and Arabic Wikipedia articles for the Kateb Maktoob Project; produced publication-ready bilingual content ensuring linguistic precision and cultural accuracy.
Translator (Internship) at Dubai Police General HQ
August 31, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Translated over 30 official documents and reports (Arabic–English), maintaining confidentiality and accuracy; ensured clarity and consistency in institutional terminology for internal communication while meeting deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature at University of Sharjah
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Research Assistant at University of Sharjah
March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Other