Angela claire-marie Ngnigone mebale
Freelance Interpreter/ Translator
Accra,Greater Accra Region
Summary
Fluent Interpreter with six-year experience skilled in building trust and rapport with diverse service users such as national, regional and/or international organizations . Focused and responsive for adaptive translation support. Eloquent individual with exemplary communication and interpersonal abilities seeks interpreting role in both French and English. Uses written and oral language fluency for quick, accurate and reliable translation. Self-motivated with excellent timekeeping skills to achieve busy work schedules.
Can travel regionally and internationally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance Interpreter
Zenobia Traducciones
Online, Spain
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to compile helpful information into organised glossaries for regular referencing during translation process.
Interpreter
World Health Organization (WHO)
Accra, Brazzaville, Kintele, N'djamena, Monrovia,
02.2019 - Current
- Utilised reference works to acquire specialist knowledge when needed to deliver clarity of translation, particularly when conflicting meanings occur.
- Analysed audience members and listened to debriefings on presentation materials to determine best ways to interpret data and present.
- Provided parties with clear and exact translation of written materials and interpretation of verbal conversations.
- Displayed neutrality towards client and limited English speaker to maximise impartiality and non-interference.
- Researched to fully understand topic to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
- Used headphones and microphones to improve sound quality.
Freelance Interpreter
Initiative Sankofa d'Afrique de l'Ouest (ISDAO)
03.2020 - Current
- Analysed audience members and listened to debriefings on presentation materials to determine best ways to interpret data and present.
- Identified words with conflicting meanings to determine alternatives for clarity and reflected purpose of original message.
- Researched to fully understand topic to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
- Utilised reference works to acquire specialist knowledge when needed to deliver clarity of translation, particularly when conflicting meanings occur.
Freelance Interpreter
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Accra, Greater Accra Region
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to compile helpful information into organised glossaries for regular referencing during translation process.
- Rendered sight translations of documents and other written materials.
- Used headphones and microphones to improve sound quality.
- Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues, establishing precise understanding of specialised concepts to translate appropriately.
Intern
United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON)
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Conducted research and analysis to support team with conference preparation.
- Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
- Sought feedback actively and used it to improve performance.
- Participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth.
Freelance Interpreter
KAIPTC
Accra, Greater Accra Region
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Identified words with conflicting meanings to determine alternatives for clarity and reflected purpose of original message.
- Displayed neutrality towards client and limited English speaker to maximise impartiality and non-interference.
- Researched to fully understand topic to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
Education
Master of Arts - Conference Interpreting
University of Ghana, Legon
Accra/ Ghana 08.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Translation
Ghana Institute of Languages, SOT, now UniMAC
Accra/ Ghana 09.2012 - 06.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Administration
Amity University
Libreville/ Gabon 01.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Omar Bongo University
Accra/ Ghana 09.2007 - 07.2011
Skills
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Outstanding communicator
- Liaison interpretation
- Telephone interpreting
- Consecutive interpretation
- SDL Trados
- Technical translation
- Voice Over Artist
- Computer Literate
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Native
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Freelance Interpreter
Zenobia Traducciones
08.2023 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
Initiative Sankofa d'Afrique de l'Ouest (ISDAO)
03.2020 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
06.2019 - 07.2021
Interpreter
World Health Organization (WHO)
02.2019 - Current
Intern
United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON)
07.2018 - 10.2018
Master of Arts - Conference Interpreting
University of Ghana, Legon
08.2016 - 06.2018
Freelance Interpreter
KAIPTC
06.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Translation
Ghana Institute of Languages, SOT, now UniMAC
09.2012 - 06.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Administration
Amity University
01.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Omar Bongo University
09.2007 - 07.2011