| Translator's name: | Danny |
| Language pair: | English to German translator |
| Country of residence: | United States of America |
| Activity: | Active since 2025 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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Professional Summary Entry‑level German ⇄ English translator with strong English proficiency and excellent English writing skills. Highly motivated to grow through structured training, continuous feedback, and collaboration with native English editors. Detail‑oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering accurate, natural, and reader‑friendly translations. Seeking long‑term collaboration within a stable, fixed‑hours apprenticeship environment. Language Proficiency German: Advanced / Fluent English: Fluent / Near‑native Core Translation Skills GERMAN → English translation English → GERMAN translation Terminology research and glossary building Linguistic accuracy and consistency Style‑guide compliance MTPE (Machine Translation Post‑Editing) Open‑source and portfolio‑based translation work Ability to receive and apply editorial feedback Work Experience Freelance Translator (Chinese ⇄ English)Remote / Part‑time2024 – Present Translated a variety of general, academic, and business-related texts between Chinese and English Ensured accuracy, clarity, and natural target-language flow in all translations Performed terminology research and maintained personal glossaries for consistency Edited and refined translations based on feedback and self‑review Met deadlines consistently while managing multiple translation tasks Translation Experience Entry‑Level / Practice Translator Freelance / Training / Self‑Directed Translated short texts from Chinese to English for practice and portfolio development Ensured clarity, tone accuracy, and cultural appropriateness in target texts Conducted terminology research using dictionaries, corpora, and reference materials Revised translations based on feedback to improve quality and consistency Maintained organized translation samples for portfolio use Education Master’s Degree in Translation Studies (Chinese–English)Peking University, Beijing, China2024 Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics Tsinghua, Beijing, China2020 Additional Skills Strong written communication skills Time management and deadline compliance Ability to work fixed hours consistently Comfortable working with international teams Fast learner with strong attention to detail Availability Available for fixed working hours Comfortable working in Asian time zones Interested in long‑term collaboration and apprenticeship programs Motivation Statement I am highly interested in joining CBL Translations’ apprenticeship program and contributing to its open‑source translation initiatives. I value structured training, professional feedback, and editorial collaboration, and I am committed to developing long‑term expertise as a professional Chinese ⇄ English translator. | |
