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Tareq Ziyad Subhi Sha'ar

Address: Al Shafi Building, opposite the Sun City Hotel Al Qasimiah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates Zip code: +971 Residence status: Nationality: Date of birth: Place of birth: Marital Status: Contact Info: Mobile: +971 - 0508699156 Email: tareq.shaar@gmail.com arttouch.t@gmail.com Visit Visa Jordanian June 22, 1986 Nablus, West Bank-Palestine Single

Profile
Highly skilled digital painter and artist with more than six years of experience in this field. Skilled in sketching and drawing different subjects and scenes. Conscientious artist, highly motivated and detail-oriented. Tariq Zeyad Sha'ar

Last updated September 2013

Education
2008 Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature
An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank Palestine GPA: 81.5%

Experience
Freelance Translator, Editor, English Language Expert and Instructor:
2011-Present

Translating different types of documents for university students, professors, companiesetc. Teaching English for IELTS as a tutor.

Professional Translator, Editor and English Language Expert: November 2009 to July 2011
Public Relations Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus Palestine

Main duties
- Translating the University's daily news (Arabic to English) covering a wide range of topics including but not limited to science, nursing, human medicine, media, seismic studies, literature, geography, translation and engineering and many other academic fields. - Translating university documents, articles, electronic database, publications, in addition to managing English texts, advanced editing and proofreading tasks. - Translating documents and papers for the different academic and administrative departments at the University both in the scientific and humanities fields. - Preparing and issuing the University's Welcome Book and Newsletters. - Providing interpretation services for the different on-campus events such as workshops, seminars, meetings, conferences and Master classes. - Providing consultancy with respect to English texts and publications. - Providing assistance regarding public relations events.

Related Qualifications & Skills

More than six years of experience in the field of digital painting, digital art and drawing. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and digital art. Extensive experience in oil painting and drawing. Tariq Zeyad Sha'ar

Last updated September 2013

Excellent presentation skills. Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English. Self-motivated. Creative and goal-oriented personality. Organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Desire to take responsibility for personal growth and development. Ability to work comfortably within a team. Ability to contact other institutions (local and international). Ability to suggest projects, solutions, ideas and proposals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced computer, internet and technical skills.

Language Skills
Arabic: Native English: Near-native Writing and editing: Reading: Conversation: Translation: Expert Expert Fluent Expert

References
Professional

Digital Art-related references Islam Al-Aghbar Illustrator and Character Designer at Art Technologies Nablus Palestine (+970) 598178719 lightning_tornado@hotmail.com

Amal Saud Saudi Digital Artist and Painter Riyadh Saudi Arabia bsnt--@hotmail.com

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Tariq Zeyad Sha'ar

Translation-related references

Prof. Peter Atkins

Professor of Geography Department of Geography Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom Tel - Direct Line: 0191 334 1865 Email: p.j.atkins@durham.ac.uk

Mr. Ala Abu Dheer Former Acting Director Public Relations Department An-Najah National University Nablus, Palestine
Mobile: (+970)-599201300 alaabudheer@gmail.com

Academic
Mr. Sameer Jamal Mahmoud Instructor of English and professional translator Department of English Faculty of Arts An-Najah National University Nablus Palestine +970-2342584 +970 - 597420288 sameer-m@hotmail.com Dr. Odeh J. Odeh Assistant Professor Department of English Faculty of Arts An-Najah National University Nablus Palestine +970-599646714 (Mobile) +970-2341003 (Telephone) odehodeh@najah.edu (work) odeh-odeh2000@yahoo.com (personal)

Last updated September 2013

Tariq Zeyad Sha'ar