About Me

My name is Hasmine Saifi and I am a freelance translator with 8 years of experience in English to Urdu and Urdu to English. I handled almost all area of translation but, I work  on mainly legal, marketing, technical and educational fields. Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail and cultural competence. 

Education

I hold a first-class Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts in
Linguistic, with a curriculum that covered diverse linguistic disciplines,
including:

• Second
  Language Acquisition

• Sociolinguistics

• Language
  Variation & Change

• Morphology

• Psycholinguistics

• Phonetics
  & Phonology

• Pragmatics

• Semantics

• Syntax

• Translation
  Theory & Practice

This comprehensive linguistic foundation is invaluable in my
translation work, allowing me to navigate and resolve the subtleties and
technicalities that are crucial to accurate translation.

I have an expertise in these tools:-

Across, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Aegisub, Lilt,
Lingotek, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, SDLX, Smartling, STAR Transit, Subtitle Edit,
Trados Online Editor, Trados Studio, XTM

Mission Statement

I am committed to fulfilling your business needs by
delivering professional, high-quality translation services at competitive
prices, ensuring timely project completion

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Professional Services: Translation & DTP Services

Language Pair & Direction

I provide translation services across various fields, with a
focus on English to Urdu. As a professional translator, I
translate exclusively into my native language, English, to ensure the highest
quality of work.

Specializations

My expertise lies primarily in two areas:

• Business
  & Commerce, supported by nearly a decade of experience in the finance
  sector with a leading global bank.

• Law
  (General, Contracts & Patents), with a wealth of experience in
  translating diverse contracts and a foundational study of law.

Additionally, I possess skills and experience in other
sectors, notably Military & Defense.

Volunteer Translation

As a Senior Translator for “Translator without Borders,” I
contribute to their mission of presenting global perspectives on the United
States by translating Israeli media articles into English.

Recent Translation Projects

My recent projects include translating:

1. Shareholders’
   Agreement contracts for multinational corporations.

2. The
   Rules of the Israeli Sports Lottery.

3. Technical
   Instruction Manuals.

Source Language / Target Language

With a lifelong study of Urdu and
significant time spent in Israel, I am thoroughly proficient in my source
language. My target language, English, is my mother tongue, and my linguistic
prowess was honed through a degree in (English & Comparative) Linguistics.

Certainly! Here’s a rephrased version of your rates, rush
job policy, professional ethics, unique selling point, and contact information:

Rates & Currency

My translation services are priced fairly and competitively,
tailored to the specifics of each project. Factors influencing the rate
include:

• Document
  type

• Subject
  matter complexity

• Urgency
  and deadline requirements

While PayPal and bank transfers (Visa) are my preferred
payment methods, I am open to discussing alternative arrangements. My primary
currency is GBP, but I also accept USD, EUR, and ILS, among others.

Rush Job Policy

A project is considered a rush job if it necessitates
translating more than 4,000 words per day or has an immediate deadline. While I
embrace challenging assignments, rush jobs are subject to:

• Possible
  rate adjustments to reflect the urgency and additional effort required.

• Priority
  considerations: Rush jobs do not automatically take precedence over
  ongoing projects.

• Unwavering
  commitment to quality: If a tight deadline threatens the quality of work,
  the project will not be undertaken.

Ethics & Professional Integrity

I handle all client information with the highest level of
confidentiality and integrity, adhering to principles that ensure:

• Strict
  confidentiality of sensitive data, barring explicit client instructions.

• Non-disclosure
  of any information to third parties.

• Exclusive
  use of client-provided information for the agreed translation purposes.

• No
  liability for unsecured, unencrypted data transmissions.

I am prepared to sign non-disclosure agreements as per
client requirements.

Unique Selling Point (U.S.P.)

As a native English speaker with a robust academic
background in linguistics, I stand out among Hebrew to English translators.
This unique combination of native language proficiency and linguistic expertise
sets me apart in the field.

Contact Information

Preferred Method:

• Email
  via Proz (click the “Send Email Icon” at the top of the page). I respond
  within 60 minutes, weekends included. Please consider the time zone
  differences.\