ASHRAF H. MICHAEL
5 Glenview Lane
Lemont, IL 60439
PROFILE
More than twenty-one years of professional Arabic <> English translation/interpretation experience. Member American Translators Association (ATA). Member National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT). Extensive knowledge in cross-cultural communication. A U.S. citizen with a security clearance from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Justice Department, holding a bachelor in Translation, born in Egypt. Experienced in translation, interpreting, lecturing, operating tours, and the multi-faceted hospitality industry. Accomplished manager of conferences, meetings, and exhibits. Middle East public affairs and press specialist.
1981 – Present Freelance Arabic <> English Translator/Interpreter:
Court, International, Legal, Technical, Travel
Extensive translation/interpretation experience, lead simultaneous Interpreter for the military tribunals / commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, worked with the U.S. States Attorney's Office, the U.S. Federal Courts system, the Department of Homeland Security. An experienced Bowne Global Immigration Court-Certified Interpreter. Berlitz Arabic language Certified Instructor. Specialist in International Protocol, Media and Public Relations. Certified by Language Learning Enterprises as an Arabic Over-the-Phone Interpreter.