Hello! I’m Hisham Ekram, a multilingual language professional with extensive experience in translation, teaching, and customer service. I’ve online-taught Arabic, translated between Arabic-English-Greek, and supported diverse teams with clear communication and practical language solutions. I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible language and helping people connect across cultures. In my spare time I love music composition, reading, and exploring new languages. I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

Hisham Ekram

Hello! I’m Hisham Ekram, a multilingual language professional with extensive experience in translation, teaching, and customer service. I’ve online-taught Arabic, translated between Arabic-English-Greek, and supported diverse teams with clear communication and practical language solutions. I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible language and helping people connect across cultures. In my spare time I love music composition, reading, and exploring new languages. I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

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Hello! I’m Hisham Ekram, a multilingual language professional with extensive experience in translation, teaching, and customer service. I’ve online-taught Arabic, translated between Arabic-English-Greek, and supported diverse teams with clear communication and practical language solutions. I enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible language and helping people connect across cultures.

In my spare time I love music composition, reading, and exploring new languages. I’m always eager to learn new tools and techniques to improve cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Greek, Modern
Advanced

Work Experience

Arabic Teacher (Online)
October 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025
Delivers online Arabic lessons to learners.
Help Desk Agent, Microsoft Technical Support at Microsoft
May 2, 2019 - May 2, 2019
Handled technical issues for Windows OS and Office; communicated with customers by phone and email.
Interpreter and Cultural Mediator (Arabic) at Aris Mobile Unit (Volos)
September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Interpreted questions from social workers and psychologists from Greek to Arabic and responses from Arabic to Greek.
Online Translator and Teacher at IGI Realestate
September 30, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Provided online translation and teaching services.
Senior Customer Service Representative
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Handled customer inquiries and complaints; managed escalation and follow-up.
Technical Writer and Web Coordinator at Net-signature (Internet solutions company)
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Translated websites (Arabic <-> English); reviewed project documents; performed web administration.
Owner at Maestro Multimedia Store
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Owner of Maestro Multimedia Store.
ATM Department at HSBC Bank Egypt
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Maintained ATMs vaults, performed daily cash balancing, refilled spare cassettes, verified cash balances, and prepared surpluses/shortages reports.
Cash Operations at Uniteller (Sharm El Sheikh Branch)
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Processed cash transactions; ensured cash balancing; verified vouchers and customer payments.
Translator / Course Instructor at Management and Technology Institute
November 30, 2002 - November 30, 2002
Translating and delivering courses in managerial, leadership, negotiation, personal development, and communication skills.
Foreign Procurement Assistant at ABB ACON (Asia Brown Bovari)
March 31, 2001 - March 31, 2001
Reviewed supplier invoices; direct contact with suppliers and their agents.
Internal Auditor at Arab Contractors
June 30, 2000 - June 30, 2000
Reviewed subcontractors' progress, audited financial statements and payment requisitions; approved invoices.
Arabic Teacher (Online Lessons)
October 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025
Teach Arabic online, develop lessons and teaching materials, and interact with online students.
Help Desk Agent (Microsoft Technical Support) at Microsoft
May 2, 2019 - May 2, 2019
Handle technical issues related to Windows operating system and Office; communicate with customers via phone and email.
Interpreter and Cultural Mediator (Arabic) at ARIS Mobile Unit, Volos
September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Interpreting social workers' and psychologists' questions from Greek to Arabic for refugees, and translating answers from Arabic to Greek.
Online Translator-Teacher at IGI Realestate F
September 30, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Online translation and teaching related to real estate content.
Senior Customer Service Representative at Net-signature (Internet solutions company)
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Responsible for receiving and handling customer complaints and requests; handover process.
Cashier / Teller at Uniteller (Sharm El Sheikh Branch)
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Receive and process cash transactions; ensure balance accuracy and proper documentation.
Translator/Trainer at Arab Contractors
November 1, 2002 - November 1, 2002
Translating and delivering courses on managerial skills, leadership, negotiation, personal development, communication, and decision making.
Foreign Procurement at ABB ACON / Arab Contractors
March 31, 2001 - March 31, 2001
Review invoices from foreign suppliers and maintain liaison with suppliers and agents.
Arabic Teacher (Online Lessons) at Self-employed / Online
October 1, 2016 - Present
Deliver online Arabic lessons, develop curricula, and manage scheduling and communications with students.
Technical Support Help Desk Agent at Microsoft Technical Support
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Handled technical issues related to Windows OS and Office; communicated with customers via phone and email.
Interpreter and Cultural Mediator at ARSIS Mobile Unit (Volos)
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Translated questions of social workers and psychologists from Greek to Arabic for refugees and translated answers from Arabic to Greek.
Online Translator-Teacher at IGI Real Estate
June 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017
Translated and taught online content related to real estate; provided translation services for real estate materials.
Senior Customer Service Representative at IGI Real Estate
February 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Handled customer complaints and requests; oversaw handover processes.
Technical Writer and Web Coordinator at Net-signature (Internet solutions company)
January 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011
Translated and reviewed websites (Arabic to English and vice versa), including terms and conditions, privacy policy, homepages, and about us; web administration.
Owner at Maestro Multimedia Store
July 1, 2008 - December 1, 2009
Owner and operator of a multimedia store; managed sales and services.
ATM Department at HSBC Bank Egypt
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Held ATM vaults, participated in daily ATM balancing, refilled spare cassettes, verified cash balances, prepared cash surplus/shortage reports, and retrieved retained cards.
Uniteller at Sharm El Sheikh Branch
June 1, 2004 - December 1, 2006
Processed foreign currency cash transactions, ensured cash balancing, verified vouchers, scanned currency notes, issued cashier orders, and handled telex transfers and check collections.
Foreign Procurement Department at Asia Brown Boveri (ABB ACON)
June 1, 2000 - March 1, 2001
Reviewed invoices from foreign suppliers; direct contact with suppliers abroad and their agents.
Internal Auditor at Arab Contractors
November 1, 1999 - June 1, 2000
Reviewed subcontractor progress reports; audited financial statements and payment requisitions; approved invoices; settled transportation and medical invoices.
Translator/Instructor at Arab Contractors (Management and Technology Institute)
November 1, 2001 - November 1, 2002
Translating and delivering courses in managerial skills, leadership, negotiation, personal development, communication, and decision making.
Technical Support Help Desk Agent at Microsoft
October 2, 2018 - May 2, 2019
Handle technical issues related to Windows OS and Office, troubleshoot, guide customers by phone and email, document issues, and escalate as needed.
Interpreter and Cultural Mediator (Arabic) at Arsis Mobile Unit (Volos)
October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
Translate questions from Greek to Arabic for refugees and translate answers from Arabic to Greek; act as cultural mediator.
Technical Writer and Web Coordinator at Net-signature
January 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
Translate and review websites (Arabic-English), including terms and policies; perform web administration tasks.
Cash Handling and Banking Clerk at Uniteller (Sharm El Sheikh Branch)
June 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Processed cash transactions, ensured balance accuracy, verified checks, and issued cashier orders/demand drafts.
Foreign Procurement Officer at Asia Brown Boivari (ABB ACON)
June 1, 2000 - March 31, 2001
Review invoices from foreign suppliers and maintain direct contact with suppliers and their agents.
Internal Auditor at Internal Audit Department
November 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000
Review and revise subcontractors’ progress reports; audit financial statements and payment requisitions; approve invoices; settle allowances.
Translator/Instructor at Arab Contractors Management and Technology Institute
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002
Translating and delivering courses in managerial skills, leadership, negotiation, personal development, communication, and decision making.

Education

Bachelor of Translation (Major: English Language) at Higher Institute of Languages, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
High School at Sun Rise Language School, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Translation at Higher Institute of Languages, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
High School at Sun Rise Language School, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Translation at Higher Institute of Languages, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
High School at Sun Rise Language School, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Translation at Higher Institute of Languages, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
High School Diploma at Sun Rise Language School, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Bachelor of Translation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Translation
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Managerial Skills
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002
Leadership Skills
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002
Negotiation Skills
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002
Personal Development
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002
Communication
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002
Decision Making
November 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Government, Healthcare