Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests And Extra Curricula Activities
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Milembe Ezekiel

Milembe Ezekiel

Dar es Salaam,02

Summary

Highly experienced Language expert with proven experience in translating English to Swahili documents and vice verse.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Translator

Azam Media Ltd
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2018 - Current
  • Utilizing advanced translation software tools to enhance efficiency without compromising quality standards.
  • Delivering high-quality localization services by understanding cultural nuances and adapting translations accordingly.
  • Mentoring junior translators, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.

Translation of various works including:

  • Dubbing translation using Voice Q software
  • English movies for dubbing,
  • Hindi Movies
  • Various Turkish and Philippine series
  • Different reports projects
  • Subtitle translation for movies and songs using Ayalto software
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Language Translator

Ufunuo Publishing House
Morogoro, Tanzania
01.2013 - 07.2013

Translation of various works including:

  • Health articles with Kibidula Evangelical center-Tanzania,
  • Various articles with We localize company,
  • Proofreading of different articles and reports using Trados,
  • Proofreading of Seventh Day Adventist manual
  • Editing of various translated works

Research Assistant

Language Of Tanzania Project (LOT
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2010 - 09.2011

Duties performed including:

  • Office management
  • Data entry
  • Secretarial services
  • Preparing and Processing cheque and petty cash
  • Project library management
  • Coordinating project workshops and conferences
  • Presentations of project activities progress
  • Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.

Language Instructor

Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2010 - 09.2011
  • Teaching Swahili to foreigners
  • Improving student language proficiency by incorporating immersive activities and interactive learning techniques into lessons.
  • Boosting student's confidence in speaking and comprehension abilities by providing consistent feedback and guidance during practice sessions.

Translator and Editor

New Habari Cooperation
Dar Es Salaam
07.2009 - 10.2009
  • Translation of books for publication in RAI News Paper
  • Writing articles on Language Use
  • Improving readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Collaborated with fellow translators to ensure consistency in language usage and style across all documents.
  • Reviewing, editing and proofreading translated documents for accuracy.
  • Reviewing final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.

Language Tutor

Bupandagila Secondary School
Simiyu
05.2007 - 10.2007
  • Teaching Swahili and English subject to ordinary level students
  • Maintaining accurate records of each student's performance, attendance, and participation throughout the tutoring period for evaluation purposes.
  • Expanding student's vocabulary knowledge by introducing new words
  • Developing methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Serving as mentor and role model by exemplifying the importance of effective communication skills in both personal and professional contexts.

Education

Master of Arts - Linguistics

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2010

High School Diploma -

Mukidoma Secondary School
Arusha
05.2007

No Degree -

Bupandagila Secondary School
Simiyu
11.2004

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Fast Typing Speed
  • Subtitling and Captioning
  • Cultural understanding
  • Transcription
  • Audiovisual Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Use of CAT Tools
  • Advocacy skills

Languages

English
Swahili
Sukuma

Interests And Extra Curricula Activities

  • Volunteerism
  • Socialization
  • Adventure
  • Working to help the needy
  • Watching, Listening and Singing gospel music

Personal Information

  • Year of Birth: 05/12/87
  • Place of Birth: Simiyu
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Prof. Pendo S. Malangwa,

Senior Lecturer & Director of Quality Assurence Bureau, University of Dar es Salaam, 

P.O. Box 35110, 

Dar es Salaam, 

+255 754 / 715 822 532, 

psmalangwa@udsm.ac.tz

  • Monday Israel,

Assistant Lecturer, Dar es Salaam University College of Education, 

P.O. Box 2329, 

Dar es Salaam, 

+255 744 874212, 

lundgreen@gmail.com

  • Jackline Respick,

Public Health Consultant, 

P.O. Box 226, 

Dar es Salaam, 

+255753727575,

 jrespick@gmail.com

Timeline

Senior Translator

Azam Media Ltd
01.2018 - Current

Language Translator

Ufunuo Publishing House
01.2013 - 07.2013

Research Assistant

Language Of Tanzania Project (LOT
11.2010 - 09.2011

Language Instructor

Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL)
11.2010 - 09.2011

Translator and Editor

New Habari Cooperation
07.2009 - 10.2009

Language Tutor

Bupandagila Secondary School
05.2007 - 10.2007

Master of Arts - Linguistics

University of Dar Es Salaam

Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies

University of Dar Es Salaam

High School Diploma -

Mukidoma Secondary School

No Degree -

Bupandagila Secondary School
Milembe Ezekiel