I am Daouda Daou, a multilingual translator and interpreter with experience in translating documents, conference interpretation, and client-facing collaboration across Africa and remote settings. I thrive in cross-cultural environments, am self-motivated, and excel at both independent work and teamwork. I am comfortable with online research, content management, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering high-quality results.

Daouda Daou

I am Daouda Daou, a multilingual translator and interpreter with experience in translating documents, conference interpretation, and client-facing collaboration across Africa and remote settings. I thrive in cross-cultural environments, am self-motivated, and excel at both independent work and teamwork. I am comfortable with online research, content management, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering high-quality results.

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I am Daouda Daou, a multilingual translator and interpreter with experience in translating documents, conference interpretation, and client-facing collaboration across Africa and remote settings.

I thrive in cross-cultural environments, am self-motivated, and excel at both independent work and teamwork. I am comfortable with online research, content management, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering high-quality results.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Bambara
Advanced

Work Experience

HR Assistant and Commercial Rights for Education Africa at Redy Talent
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Effectively managed personnel files, pre-screening interviews, maintained confidentiality, and kept records up-to-date. Filed paperwork, sorted mail, and maintained office organization. Communicated with prospective clients and presented services and partnership benefits. Answered incoming phone calls and emails for the office. Demonstrated proactive organization and clear communication in a remote, cross-functional setting.
Translator and Interpreter (Conference) at Lingua Com Ltd.
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Translated documents from English to French for the West & Central Africa region. Drafted agenda items and provided consecutive interpretation during conferences.
Conference Interpreter at Lingua Com Ltd.
June 2, 2024 - June 2, 2024
Successfully covered the Malian Red Cross Annual Conference, interpreting consecutively from French into English.
Language Consultant (French) at CINO HYDRO CORPORATION LIMITED
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Remotely translated electrical and instrumentation installation agreements from English to French; prepared detailed notes, ensured terminology consistency, and supported real-time interpretation as needed.
Language Consultant at New York City Transit
January 2, 2024 - January 2, 2024
Translated documents related to immigration, customs clearance, and agreements from English to Bambara; reviewed final works, corrected errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation; supported data collection and reporting.
Freelance Translator at Various Translation Agencies and Organizations
September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation; maintained consistency in flow and style; translated documents for research departments and supported data collection and reporting; collaborated with other translators for real-time conversations.
Freelance Translator (French-English-Bambara) at Summa Lingua Technologies
May 31, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Remote proofreading of two leaflets totaling 1,654 words on asylum center rules, plus translating and terminology accuracy; prepared detailed notes per client guidelines to aid in business meetings and proposals.
Content Moderator at Teleperformance Africa
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Moderates and reviews user-generated content to ensure compliance with platform policies; identifies, flags, and escalates harmful or abusive content; maintains confidentiality and supports ongoing content safety improvements.
HR Assistant and Commercial Officer at Right for Education Africa / Ready Talent
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Managed personnel files, pre-screening interviews, maintained confidentiality, kept records up-to-date, organized office workflows; liaised with prospective clients; communicated services and partnership benefits.
Freelance Translator at Various Clients (Freelance)
September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Translated and proofread English to Bambara and French documents; reviewed final works for accuracy, consistency, and terminology; built glossaries and supported business meetings and proposals.
Language Consultant at New York City Transit (via Freelance)
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Translated documents related to immigration, customs clearance, and agreements from English to Bambara; reviewed and ensured accuracy of translated materials.
HR Assistant at Redy Talent
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Efficiently managed personnel files, pre-screening interviews, and maintained confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date; filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained organized office operations. Communicated with prospective clients, presenting services and partnership benefits; answered incoming phone calls and emails.
Translator and Interpreter at Lingua Com Ltd.
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Covered World Customs Organization West & Central Africa Region Conference (May 27–31), translating and interpreting between French and English to support conference proceedings.
Language Consultant at The Translation Gate LLC
January 2, 2024 - January 2, 2024
Translated documents from English to Bambara; prepared detailed notes, supported remote translation tasks, and edited for accuracy.
Freelance Translator at Various Translation Agencies & Organizations
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Translated documents in French, English and Bambara for diverse agencies; reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation; replicated flow, style and meaning of original texts; supported internal communications and client deliverables.
Freelance Translator at New York City Transit
May 2, 2023 - May 2, 2023
Translated documents related to immigration, customs clearance and agreements from English to Bambara; applied cultural understanding to discern meanings beyond literal words; reviewed final works to spot errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation; maintained flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
Freelance Translator at Summa Lingua Technologies
May 2, 2023 - May 2, 2023
Proofread two leaflets of 1,654 words on asylum center rules; applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words; reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation; replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts; supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
Freelance Translator at Various Translation Agencies
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Translated documents between French, English and Bambara for multiple agencies and organizations; edited and proofread translated materials; produced consistent tone and style; supported data collection and reporting efforts.

Education

Master of Arts: Translation, Interpretation, Communication at Pan-African University / ASTI, Bamako, Mali
December 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Master Degree in English: English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Phonetics, Bilingualism and Translation at Faculty of Letters, Languages and Language Science, Bamako, Mali
February 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor's Degree: English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Phonetics, Bilingualism and Translation at Faculty of Letters, Languages and Language Science, Bamako, Mali
March 1, 2009 - August 1, 2012
Baccalaureate (High School Diploma): Language and Literature at LSD Jiré Dè Bla, Bamako, Mali
November 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Master of Arts in Translation, Interpretation, and Communication at Pan-African University / ASTI
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Master of English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Phonetics, Bilingualism and Translations at Faculty of Letters, Languages and Language Science - Bamako, Mali
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Phonetics, Bilingualism and Translations at Faculty of Letters, Languages and Language Science - Bamako, Mali
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Baccalaureate (High School Diploma) in Language and Literature at Bamako, Mali
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Master of Arts: Translation, Interpretation, and Communication at TAOS Pan-African University / ASTI, Buea, Cameroon
December 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Master's Degree in English: English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Phonetics, Bilingualism and Translations at Faculty of Letters, Languages and Language Science, Bamako, Mali
February 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor's Degree in English: English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Phonetics, Bilingualism and Translations at Faculty of Letters, Languages and Language Science, Bamako, Mali
November 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Baccalaureate (High School Diploma): Language and Literature at LSD Jiré De Bla-Bla, Bamako, Mali
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025

Qualifications

Leadership Development Plan (Project Management Fundamentals)
February 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Leadership Development Plan Certification
February 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality