Jerry Williams
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Professional Summary
Dedicated English-Mandarin Chinese translator with years of experience working in professional
and scientific communities. Exceptionally accurate translation skills, including simultaneous
translation between all parties during teleconferences and in-person meetings. Diverse translation
work including proprietary scientific materials and large-scale executive organization documents.
Consistently relied upon for verification and correction of translated materials. Experience
teaching other translators through one-on-one mentoring and professional development courses. I
am passionate about facilitating productive cross-cultural relationships and have created
extensive informational material and coursework to help colleagues understand and develop
cultural sensitivity.
Skills
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, including colloquialisms, business vocabulary, and scientific
terminology.
Experienced with several computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Ace
Translator, and HTML.
Extremely precise and dedicated.
Comfortable with both verbal and written communication, including preparing and giving
presentations.
Work Experience
Senior Translator
2016-present
Translate written and verbal communications between English and Mandarin Chinese.
Serve as on-call translator for teleconferences as required.
Mentor intern translators, including teaching internal professional development courses
and reviewing final project materials.
Train new hires on company-specific translation standards, including proper handling of
proprietary material.
Provide review and verification of translation work as required, including materials
created by third-party translation services.
Translator
2014-2016
Translated communications between Mandarin-speaking and English-speaking parties as
required.
Traveled with company executives on foreign trips to serve as translator and executive
assistant,
Completed backlog of written translations and entered information into digital database.
Authored informational booklet of common phrases and cultural mannerisms to help
colleagues during international communications.
Received Outstanding Employee recognition.
Translation Intern
2012-2014
Participated in intensive professional training program translating written and verbal
communications.
Completed final project translating proprietary scientific study materials, including
procedures, observations, methodologies, and results.
Earned perfect score on final project.
Briefed translated materials to foreign counterparts via video conference.
Part-Time Receptionist
2009-2012
Served as front desk attendant, including answering phones, greeting visitors, scheduling
meetings, and maintaining front lobby.
Created new system for filing and delivering time-sensitive documents to employees.
Helped plan and execute company holiday parties.
Recognized as Employee of the Month four times.
Education
ATA Certificated Translator in Mandarin Chinese
2013
American Translators Association
City, State
Bachelor of Arts in Mandarin Chinese
2012
University of Colorado
City, State
Hobbies and Interests
Voracious reader and participant in two book clubs. Host monthly seminar on conversational
Mandarin at local library. Enjoy cooking and playing the piano. Serve on city cultural awareness
committee and help plan annual celebrations and events.
