Chinese <> English Translator specializing in legal, investment, marketing, linguistics and Localizer with experience on the client and vendor sides
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SKILLS
Languages: Chinese (Native); English (Near Native) CAT Tools: Trados; MemoQ; Wordfast; SmartCAT
Web Design: WordPress; Joomla!
Data Analysis: Microsoft Excel
Technical Skills: HTML; CSS; JavaScript; Python
Management Tools: XTRF; ProjectLibre; Basecamp
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Volunteer Mozilla 09/2017-Present
- Use Pontoon to localize articles for Mozilla projects
- Translate articles on online platform, MDN, open resources for website developers.
Customer Manager Shandong Jinan Tobacco Co., Ltd. 12/2014-02/2017
- Managed relationships with 200 clients to meet sales targets
- Acted as Sales Department’s Analyst by collecting, analyzing and publishing data reports
- Conducted market research to improve products, segment market and enhance product mix by the market. A new sub-category of the brand was developed and the market was segmented into four
- Awarded first prize in the Speech Contest and was the Star Employee in 2015
Freelance Translator 11/2013-08/2017
- Translated (English <> Chinese) for law firms, private enterprises and individuals.
- Subject domains included investment contracts, academic papers, books, and marketing materials
Translation Intern Inspur Group Co., Ltd. Shandong 06/2013-08/2013
- Translated commercial contracts for the Department of Law and Investment
EDUCATION
Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) Monterey, CA 08/2017-05/2019
Degree: Master of Arts, Translation and Localization Management Candidate
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) Beijing, China 09/2010-06/2014
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English; GPA: 3.86/4.00;
- Member of BLCU debate team. Participated in weekly practices and debate workshops to develop logical reasoning and critical thinking; Competed in large-scale debates, including the 2011 summer Asian Debate Institute in Seoul, the 2011 Beijing Debate Open in Beijing and the 2012 International Christian University Tournament in Tokyo
- Member of Public Relations Department in BLCU Student Association Union. Solicited sponsorships from enterprises; Maintained contact with sister schools, other student organizations and departments at BLCU to ensure the smooth running of various campus events
- Member of Editorial Department in BLCU Students’ Union of English Studies School. Reported on big events and activities held by the School of English Studies, BLCU
Newcastle University Newcastle, the UK 09/ 2012-05/2013
Exchange Program: Modern Language School; Grades: 75.5/100;
VOLUNTEERING
Language Volunteer Big Sur International Marathon 11/2017
- Answered questions in both English and Chinese and provided directions for runners and spectators