Career / Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE/s: Translator, Interpreter and Tourist Guide
Location-Taiwan as Translator & Interpreter
Language/s to be Translated & Interpreted: Mandarin (Simplified & Traditional Chinese), English and Tagalog
Line of Business- Production, Marketing, Manpower
Clients: China, Taiwan and Philippines
Duration-1988 – 2000 (12years)
Location-Philippines as Translator, Interpreter and Tourist Guide
Language/s to be Translated & Interpreted: Mandarin (Simplified & Traditional Chinese), English and Tagalog
Line of Business- Tourist Guide and Personal Assistant for China & Taiwan tourists
Clients: Mainly Chinese tourists from Taiwan, China and other Asian countries
Duration-2000-2004 (4 years)
Location-Philippines as Translator, Interpreter and Tourist Guide
Line of Business-Manpower Recruitment Office
Clients: China & Taiwan Market and the Middle East
Language/s to be Translated & Interpreted: Mandarin (Simplified & Traditional Chinese), English and Tagalog
Duration-2004-2011 (6 years)


Position Summary:
• Provide language/linguistic skills to convert highly technical product descriptions from English to Mandarin with translations that are accurate and reflect the style and manner of expression of native Mandarin-speaking people.
• Responsible for the accurate creation of translated and localized English, Mandarin and Tagalog contents for a variety of language projects including marketing communications materials and technical publications.
• Rendered correct concepts/meanings between source and target languages conveying clarity, tone, and style from one language into another.
• Provided strict renditions of the messages including every detail of the conversation.
• Translate and localize creative copy to retain the essence of the intended messaging.
• Responsible for following and implementing the company's quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Work closely with engineering and marketing leaders to understand product, sales, and distribution and marketing objectives.
• Assist, as requested in researching new product names.
• Translated technical texts, manuals, web pages, software localization, device software, press releases, patents, subtitles and tourist guides for the following clients as well as foreign correspondence, conference, lectures and meetings materials.
• Provided professional translation services for project proposals and official communication needs within international partnerships and international delegates of the company.
• Provided strict renditions of the messages including every detail of the conversation.
• Answered customer phone calls
- Scheduled appointments for the service department and sales
- Managed fulfillment of customer orders
- Managed parts and supplies inventory
• Ability to edit and review other translations.
• Sound ability to translate legal documents.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Interpreters.
• Excellent social skills – Ability to work with a wide range of people from various backgrounds, using superb customer service and communication skills.

IT HELP DESK
Location-Philippines as 1st line IT helpdesk using Mandarin and English
Line of Business- Call Center – IT Help Desk
Clients: User from China, Taiwan and other clients using Mandarin
Language/s to be Translated & Interpreted: Mandarin (Simplified & Traditional Chinese) and English
Duration-2011 up to present
• First Line of IT support for Chinese/Taiwan clients
• Translation of oral and written information from English to Mandarin and Mandarin to English, as needed.
• Great attention to detail with excellent work ethic.
• Unmatchable willingness and skills in research activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer/word-processing skills.
• Uncommon ability to work independently to solve problems while demonstrating good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and other word-processing software.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Interpreters.

Excellent social skills – Ability to work with a wide range of people from various backgrounds, using superb customer service and communication skills

   Pricing / Other services

For my language combination/s: Mandarin<>English<>Tagalog
- General Translations: GBP 0.025 (GBP 25/ 1000 words)
- Proofreading: GBP 0.010 (GBP 10/1000 words)
- Transcription: GBP 2.50/ minute
* I am open for projects that have special budgets/requirements, discounts/minimum charges or arrangements as applicable to workable rates .