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SIDIKOU OUSSOUKPEVI

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Sidikou Oussoukpevi
SIDIKOU OUSSOUKPEVI

Summary

With more than 6 years of experience in the language sector, I am open to new professional opportunities. I am organised and proactive and I know how to manage priorities and adapt to unforeseen circumstances. My sense of contact allows me to easily communicate with a wide range of people. I love challenges and I am always open to new learning experiences. I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the success of your organization. Talented Interpreter with advanced conversational abilities in French and English. Maintain emotion, style and content of speaker's words in translations and familiar with deeper cultural context behind phrases.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

EFFECTIFF.COM
Abomey-Calavi

Medical Interpreter OPI and VRI
06.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitate communication between medical staff and patients with limited English proficiency.
  • Provide simultaneous interpretation for medical appointments and consultations.

PAIILS TOUR

Tour Guide

Job overview

  • Provided detailed information to tourists about local attractions and points of interest.
  • Organized and conducted daily tours for groups of up to 3 people.
  • Maintained a positive attitude and enthusiasm when interacting with guests.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tour materials including informational handouts, maps, brochures and other documents.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times while guiding guests through the tour areas.
  • Greeted visitors upon arrival, answered questions regarding tours, travel plans or local area attractions.
  • Created customized tour packages according to customer preferences.

WBS STONE GROUP SARL

General Coordinator

Job overview

  • Created and maintained filing systems for project documents.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and monitored spending against budgets.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members as needed.
  • Monitored deadlines and ensured timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior management team.
  • Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budgets.

AMAZON

Translator

Job overview

  • Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Translated a variety of documents from English to Spanish and French, including legal contracts and medical records.

Zoological Society of London

Interpreter

Job overview

  • Provided simultaneous interpretation services for conferences and meetings.

Rotary International

Interpreter

Job overview

  • Translated written texts from one language to another accurately and efficiently.
  • Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English proficiency.

SOPODIVA LANGUAGE CENTRE

Language Monitor

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented English language curriculum for adults.
  • Employed different strategies to help ESL learners improve pronunciation and accent reduction skills.
  • Designed interactive activities to engage students in the learning process.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, role-playing, audio-visual materials, and hands-on activities.

IWARI LANGSPACE

Translator and Language Coach

International Cassava Conference

Interpreter

Job overview

Interpreted speeches, conversations, meetings and other events from English to French and vice versa in consecutive mode.

Titigweti English Club

Head of Stories and Jokes Section

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented English language training plans for adult learners.
  • Created engaging lesson plans to foster student learning in the areas of grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading and listening comprehension.
  • Assessed students' progress regularly through tests, quizzes and other activities.
  • Provided individualized feedback on assignments and coursework.

Education

University of Abomey-Calavi
Abomey-calavi

Bachelor of Arts from Head Department of English
12.2019

University Overview

Phone: +229 97135666

  • Major in ENGLISH

IWARI LANSPACE
COTONOU

Certificate of Completion from Language Interpretation And Translation
02.2018

Skills

  • Team leader
  • Computer science
  • Driving license A B Forklift
  • Operating
  • Creative
  • Video subtitling
  • Graphic designer
  • English
  • French (Native)
  • Spanish (B1)
  • Bambara (Native) only spoken
  • Fongbe (Native)
  • Arabic (A1)
  • Call Management
  • Consecutive Translation
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Confidential Information Protection

References

Pr. THOMAS H. ADIN, Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Techniques du Bénin, Head Department of English, +229 97135666 Serge Sourou OGA, Sopodiva Training Centre ltd, Managing Director, +233267092896

Volunteer Experience

  • I've been rewarded as best head of section of Titigwéti English Club (the biggest and the best language club in West Africa) by the United States Embassador to Benin in 2017.
  • Member of Rotary International since 2018
  • Leader of Titigwéti English Club for 2 years
  • Climate change activist

Languages

French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.
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Timeline

Medical Interpreter OPI and VRI

EFFECTIFF.COM
06.2020 - Current

Tour Guide

PAIILS TOUR

General Coordinator

WBS STONE GROUP SARL

Translator

AMAZON

Interpreter

Zoological Society of London

Interpreter

Rotary International

Language Monitor

SOPODIVA LANGUAGE CENTRE

Translator and Language Coach

IWARI LANGSPACE

Interpreter

International Cassava Conference

Head of Stories and Jokes Section

Titigweti English Club

University of Abomey-Calavi

Bachelor of Arts from Head Department of English

IWARI LANSPACE

Certificate of Completion from Language Interpretation And Translation
SIDIKOU OUSSOUKPEVI