HADEEL EL-HAJE
Exton
Summary
Results-driven, multilingual professional with over two decades of progressive experience spanning translation management, financial services, legal interpretation, and education. Expert in English, French, and Arabic, with a proven track record of managing global translation workflows, providing high-level simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, and driving client engagement. Dedicated to precision and cultural nuance in complex, regulated, and high-pressure environments, including clinical research, court systems, and international organizations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voice Actor / Tutor / Teacher-Tutor
01.1996 - Current
- Voice Actor (On-Hold Productions, 2012-2019): Performed on-demand, ad-hoc voice acting for corporate projects and commercials in English, French, and Arabic, incorporating various dialects and editing content based on cultural preferences.
- Tutor and Educator: Provided sustained, independent tutoring in Languages, Math, and Science to students of all ages across Canada and the US.
- Teacher-Tutor (École Beaconsfield): Served as a Teacher-Tutor, providing additional educational support to students (2000–2008).
Translation Manager
Yprime
03.2021 - 11.2025
- Directed the complete translation and localization process for vendors and pharmaceutical sponsors within the clinical research domain, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed external translation vendors, scopes of work, and delivery schedules to streamline project timelines and maintain high-quality output.
- Performed expert translation and rigorous proofreading of essential clinical documentation (English-French) for accuracy and consistency.
- Conducted administrative tasks crucial to the efficient operation of the translation department.
French Teacher (Online/Part-Time)
Global LT
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Designed and executed customized, engaging lesson plans for a diverse client base, including children and adults, delivered entirely through online platforms.
- Specialized in teaching English and French to newcomers, facilitating rapid language acquisition and cultural integration.
French Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Church Farm School
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught French language skills and introduced French culture to students at a college preparatory boarding school, managing classroom instruction and student progress.
- Planned, delivered, and assessed coursework, evaluating student progress and adapting lessons to meet various learning styles.
Staff Instructor and Customer Service
Berlitz Language Center
03.2010 - 05.2019
- Instructed students in French, Arabic, and English, applying the renowned Berlitz method to achieve rapid language competency across all age groups.
- Customized curriculum and training materials to align with the unique objectives of over 100 students, ranging from business travel to government deployment preparation.
- Produced and edited professional training videos in French, English, and Arabic.
- Conducted language level assessments via phone for federal and commercial clients to accurately determine course placement.
- Managed comprehensive administrative tasks, including data entry and providing interpretation services for clients as needed.
Client Relationship Associate
Vanguard
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Educated clients on complex investment instruments and concepts, enabling them to make suitable and informed financial decisions.
- Served as an on-the-job trainer for junior associate classes, mentoring and coaching new hires post-classroom training.
- Led informal training sessions to help associates successfully study for and pass required financial industry licensing exams.
Translator and Interpreter
US Superior Court
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Interpreted complex court proceedings instantaneously and precisely between English, French, and Arabic, facilitating communication among plaintiffs, defendants, juries, and judges.
- Translated highly technical and dense legal documentation, ensuring terminological accuracy under the strict requirements of the court system.
Translator
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
09.2003 - 12.2008
- Managed translation workload for various complicated and technical texts, including environmental science, ecology, and international law documents, maintaining precision under constant high-pressure and tight deadlines.
- Provided simultaneous and consecutive translation support at high-level formal training sessions, conferences, and international meetings.
- Provided logistical support, record keeping, and other essential administrative duties to support the organization's mission.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Translation (English and French)
Concordia University
Montréal, Québec, Canada01.2019
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Philosophy and German Studies
University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM)
Montréal, Canada01.2008
Bachelor of Arts and Science - French Studies
Concordia University
Montréal, Québec, Canada01.2005
Diploma of Collegial Studies - undefined
John-Abbott College
Montréal, Canada01.2000
Skills
- Translation Workflow Management
- Regulatory Documentation (Clinical)
- Client Relationship Management
- Curriculum & Lesson Plan Development
- Investment & Financial Concepts
- Punctuality
- Language fluency
- Voiceover performance
- Script writing
- Character development
- Voice projection
Certification
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)
CORE COMPETENCIES & CERTIFICATIONS
Trilingual Fluency: English, French, Arabic
Interpretation (Simultaneous/Consecutive)
Cross-Cultural Communication
Voice Acting & Recording (3 Languages)
Public Speaking & Training
Timeline
Translation Manager
Yprime
03.2021 - 11.2025
French Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Church Farm School
10.2019 - 06.2022
French Teacher (Online/Part-Time)
Global LT
05.2019 - 01.2024
Client Relationship Associate
Vanguard
06.2010 - 02.2012
Staff Instructor and Customer Service
Berlitz Language Center
03.2010 - 05.2019
Translator and Interpreter
US Superior Court
01.2010 - 01.2012
Translator
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
09.2003 - 12.2008
Voice Actor / Tutor / Teacher-Tutor
01.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Philosophy and German Studies
University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM)
Bachelor of Arts and Science - French Studies
Concordia University
Diploma of Collegial Studies - undefined
John-Abbott College
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Translation (English and French)
Concordia University