| Translator's name: | Wen Zhan |
| Language pair: | English to Chinese translator |
| Country of residence: | China |
| Activity: | Active since 2023 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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WEN ZHAN English<>Chinese Simplified Freelance Translator/Editor/Proofreader Location: Shenyang, China (UTC/GMT+08:00) Email: maple_zhan@126.com Tel.: +8613842028592 Skype: zhanwenzhanwen LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenz1 ABOUT ME •Over 15 years' experience of translation, including 5+ years' experience of localization •Self-starter, organized, and structured, thereby managing time effectively and working to deadlines •Flexible and highly capable of adapting to different style guides and changing requirements •Good communicator and teamplayer, and detail oriented •Proficient in computer skills with particular emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PDF, CAT tools (SDL Trados 2019, Smartling, XTM, Crowdin, Smartcat, Memsource), and Xbench EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in English (Translation), Jilin International Studies University, China, 2004-2008 AREAS OF EXPERTISE IT documents: cloud computing, user manuals, developer documentation UI/UX/mobile apps localization Website translation, including products, services, news releases, blogs Technical documents: chips for electronics, materials Medical: general, healthcare, devices, medical plans, promotional materials, health-related articles Marketing/Media/Consuming/Lifestyle: live streaming apps, media platforms, lifestyle articles General: business, e-commerce, finance, logistics, retail EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2021-Present Freelance Translator/Editor/Proofreader Working with a number of translation companies on various projects for end clients including renowned Chinese and International companies and Fortune 500 companies. 2017-2021 Translator/Editor/Proofreader • EC Innovations Translated/edited/proofread documents in various areas, mainly including IT (cloud computing, API/developer documentation, product documents, user manuals, websites/apps/UI localization), life sciences (study reports, SOPs, clinical protocols, medical device manuals, data management documents, study protocols), technical, and marketing. Collected project-specific knowledge, conformed to different style guides, and made a glossary for each of assigned projects. Raised any queries or issues regarding the source text to Project Managers and solved them according to clients' replies. Worked with multiple translators on long-term large projects. 2014-2016 Translator/Editor • Neutech Skillsoft Translated/Edited Neutech Skillsoft e-commerce courses. 2011-2014 Project Coordinator/Translator/Editor • 1-Stop Asia • Received projects from an account manager and assigned projects to appropriate translators specialized in relevant fields. Responsible for final quality assurance and made sure timely delivery. Followed up on projects throughout the process and communicate with clients to solve any problems they might have. Skilled use of tools involved in quality management. Carried out post-project review summary, and archiving. • Translated/Edited documents in a wide range of fields, such as technical, medical, and marketing for a number of domestic and international clients. 2008-2021 Translator • Liaoning Entry-Exit Consulting Service Hall Co., Ltd. Translated various documents (academic certificates, licenses, medical certificates, passports, marriage certificates, financial reports, bank statements, etc.) regarding investment immigration, working and studying abroad, as well as transnational marriage, and provided relevant consulting services. | |
