Member since May '16

Working languages:
English to Dari
English to Persian (Farsi)
Dari to English
Persian (Farsi) to English
Dari to Persian (Farsi)

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Mahmood Movassaghi
Quality, Punctuality, Competative Rates

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Local time: 19:36 EDT (GMT-4)

Native in: Persian (Farsi) (Variant: Iranian (standard)) Native in Persian (Farsi), Dari Native in Dari
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Aug 22, 2022 (posted via ProZ.com):  Working on a 144-Page Booklet -----> Instruction for Refugees (Dari) ...more, + 19 other entries »
Total word count: 6920

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Quality, Punctuality, Competative Rates
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
This translator helped to localize ProZ.com into Persian (Farsi)
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, MT post-editing, Transcription, Training, Desktop publishing, Project management, Operations management, Copywriting, Transcreation, Language instruction, Native speaker conversation
Expertise
Specializes in:
Medical: Health CareTelecom(munications)
Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)Government / Politics
Law: Contract(s)Management
IT (Information Technology)Tourism & Travel
PsychologyLivestock / Animal Husbandry

Volunteer translations

Volunteer professional humanitarian translation services-

Translators without Borders

Words translated: 22,296
Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations

Rates
English to Dari - Rates: 0.03 - 0.05 USD per word / 10 - 25 USD per hour
English to Persian (Farsi) - Rates: 0.03 - 0.05 USD per word / 10 - 25 USD per hour / 2.00 - 3.00 USD per audio/video minute
Dari to English - Rates: 0.03 - 0.05 USD per word / 10 - 25 USD per hour
Persian (Farsi) to English - Rates: 0.03 - 0.05 USD per word / 10 - 25 USD per hour
Dari to Persian (Farsi) - Rates: 0.03 - 0.05 USD per word / 10 - 25 USD per hour

All accepted currencies U. S. dollars (usd)
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 88, Questions answered: 67, Questions asked: 16
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, Visa, PayPal, Check, MasterCard, Skrill | Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 2
Glossaries Chinese<>Persian Dictionary (General), Chinese<>Persian Dictionary of Idioms, Dictionary of Academic Terms, Dictionary of Civil Registry (M.M), Dictionary of Economics and Related Disciplines, Dictionary of Mathematics (M.M), Dictionary of Political Terms (M.M), English > Dari General Dictionary (M.M)
Translation education Master's degree - University of Tehran
Experience Years of experience: 15. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2013. Became a member: May 2016.
Credentials English to Persian (Farsi) (Zanjan University)
English to Persian (Farsi) (University of Tehran)
Persian (Farsi) to English (Zanjan University)
Persian (Farsi) to English (University of Tehran)
English to Persian (Farsi) (Zanjan University)


Memberships Tehran Translators and Interpreters Association (TIAT)
Software Across, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CafeTran Espresso, Catalyst, Easyling, Google Translator Toolkit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, ProZ.com Translation Center, Subtitle Workshop, Trados Studio
CV/Resume CV available upon request
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Training sessions attended
Professional practices Mahmood Movassaghi endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Find a mentor
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

Professional Persian (Dari/Farsi) Translator with 14 Years of Experience

Native in: Persian (Farsi) -- Send email -- [Indicated on my Profile]


I have always been passionate about languages and cultures, especially English and Persian. I started learning English when I was a kid and continued my education in the field of English Translation and Interpreting at university. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2016 and a Master’s degree in 2019, both with honors.

I have been working as a freelance translator since 2009, specializing in legal, business, medical, and technical fields. I have also done some projects in other domains such as marketing, education, tourism, and media. I have translated various types of texts such as contracts, certificates, reports, manuals, websites, apps, articles, books, subtitles, etc.

I am a ProZ Certified PRO translator in the English<>Persian language pairs and a member of the Iranian Translators Association (ITA). I am also proficient in using CAT tools and other translation technologies to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.

I am committed to delivering accurate, fluent, and culturally appropriate translations that meet the needs and expectations of my clients. I am also eager to learn new things and improve my skills and knowledge constantly.

If you are looking for a reliable, professional, and experienced Persian (Dari and Farsi) translator, please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear from you and discuss how we can work together.


Credentials

  • MA in Translation Studies, University of Tehran, Iran, 2019
  • BA in English Translation and Interpreting, University of Zanjan, Iran, 2016 
  • ProZ Certified PRO Translator: English>Persian (Farsi), Persian (Farsi)>English
  • Member of the Iranian Translators Association (ITA)

Services

  • Translation
  • Editing/proofreading
  • Subtitling
  • Localization
  • Transcription
  • Voiceover

Specializations

  • Legal: contracts, certificates, patents, etc.
  • Business: correspondence, reports, proposals, etc.
  • Medical: health care, pharmaceuticals, equipment, etc.
  • Technical: engineering, IT, software, hardware, etc.

Software

  • SDL Trados Studio
  • memoQ
  • Memsource
  • Wordfast
  • Subtitle Edit
  • Aegisub

Rates

  • Translation: 0.03-0.06 USD per source word
  • Editing/proofreading: 0.01-0.02 USD per source word
  • Subtitling: 3-6 USD per video minute
  • Localization: 0.05 USD per source word
  • Transcription: 3-6 USD per audio minute
  • Voiceover: 5 USD per video minute

Portfolio You can view some samples of my work here:

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Total pts earned: 88
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Persian (Farsi) to English12
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German to English4
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