http://www.lightstalkers.org/moez-sghaier PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE I. FIXER, TRANSLATOR, INTERPRETER: (Tunisia & Libya, 2011) I have accompanied international journalists, photojournalists & cameramen, in both Tunisia & Libya, during which times I have been responsible for: translating articles & live interviews for print publications and videos/documentaries, interpreting, locating persons/places, setting up interviews, arranging transportation, coordinating frontier crossings, assistance in acquiring travel documents for Libya and arranging logistical details. As a result, I have built up a list of reliable contacts in both countries. Press Agencies I have worked with: New York Times, Il Giornale, MTV (Italy), Sydney Morning Herald, HyperMedia (Cyprus) Topics/Events covered: refugee camps on the Tunisian-Libyan border, the siege of Tripoli & Bab el Aziziya, pre-election coverage in Tunisia, interview with the family of Mohammed el Bouazizi, the 1st anniversary of the Tunisian revolution in Sidi Bouzid, etc. Please see next page for details & Article / Video / Photography links. II. TOURISM (1992-present) • Vice Secretary of the Tunisian Guides Union, Cap Bon Region, Tunisia (2011) • PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE (in 5 languages) for individuals & tour groups (10-45 persons) since 1992 for travellers from such diverse countries as: U.S.A, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Austria, Greece, Turkey, Switzerland, Netherlands, Japan. • Personal guide for foreign embassy staff in Tunisia • Designing & conducting custom trips for individuals (photography, special interest, etc.) • Extensive knowledge of Tunisia and the Mediterranean basin countries: their ancient history, archaeology, cultures, demographics, as well as their political and economic histories. Particular fascination with Southern Europe, the Maghreb, Near East & Arab World. • Working with incentive tours, conferences & special events as well as school groups • Extensive knowledge of some of the lesser known, off-the-beaten track places in Tunisia • Some International Tour Companies for whom I have led tours in the past: Abercrombie & Kent, Tunis USA, Adventures Abroad, Elder Treks, Rêvatours, Kensington Tours, Andante Travels, Conti Reisen, Studiosus Reisen, Voyages Jules Verne, etc. LANGUAGES • Mother Tongue: Tunisian Arabic • Oral & Written Fluency in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian, & Classical Arabic. Oral & Written Proficiency in Spanish. INTERESTS/SPECIALTIES • 19th-21st century history of North Africa, the Middle East & Europe • History & Archaeology of the Mediterranean EDUCATION • Brevet Technicien Supérieur Section Accueil (BTS) – Diploma in Tourism / Professional Guide in French, English & German languages (Tunis, 1992) • Italian Language Certification, Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center (Tunis, 1992) • Exploration Level, Cisco Networking Configuration (Tunis, April 2011) Links to Photos, Articles and Videos 2011: Tunisia (May 2011): Refugee Camps on Tunisian-Libyan border + pre election topics www.ademetriades.com Tunisia (July 2011): Sidi Bouzid & Kasserine, the family of Mohammed el Bouazizi, Tunis pre-election interviews http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/06/world/africa/06tunisia.html http://samuelaranda.virb.com/tunisia-in-transition Libya (Aug./Sept. 2011): The siege of Tripoli in its final days, the taking of Bab el Aziziya, interview with Salem el Madhoun in Tajoura, Abu Salim prison. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/26/world/africa/26highway.html?_r=1&ref=anthonyshadid http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/27/world/africa/27libya.html?ref=anthonyshadid http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/world/africa/28qaddafi.html?_r=1&ref=africa http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/01/my-show-and-tell-from-libya/?scp=1&sq=libya%20ben%20solomon&st=cse http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/opinion/sunday/kristof-a-libyan-prisoner-lives-to-tell-his-story.html Tunisia (Dec. 2011): Sidi Bouzid, the 1st Anniversary of the Tunisian Revolution, lives of people after the Revolution, film footage & interviews for “Youth & Revolution” documentary (forthcoming) for MTV (Italy). http://www.smh.com.au/world/a-year-of-hope-and-bloodshed-20111216-1oyvy.html http://www.ilgiornale.it/esteri/nella_culla_rivolte_arabe_dove_gente_ora_teme_lislam/17-12-2011/articolo-id=562763-page=0-comments=1 Tunisia Jan 2012: Fixer, Interpreter,Translator for Japanese Journalist. Translation from Arabic into English for print publications; Subjects included current events in post-revolution Tunisia, Japanese investment projects in Tunisia, the case of Yazaki factory in Gafsa, interviews with reprensentativesfrom tunisian media, Manouba university,locals in sidi Bouzid. en-us Image feeds are temporarily unavailable due to heavy load on the Lightstalkers servers. Please consider making a donation today so that we can afford to upgrade this service. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:22:20 -0700 http://www.pledgie.com/campaigns/1888