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SummaryDisciplined MA graduate of policy studies with a passion for comparative linguistics and foreign language acquisition. Seeking employment as a full-time translator. Collaborates well as part of a team, but equally comfortable working under minimal supervision. Native fluency in English; near-native fluency in German; fluent reading of French and Dutch, with additional spoken and written competencies in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, and Italian. Extensive knowledge of the MS Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Intermediate skills in Trados software, HTML, and CSS. Typing speed of 60 wpm and general translation speed of 300 wph.Relevant Professional ExperienceTranslatorJune 2015 – presentUnited Nations Online VolunteeringTranslated a 5000 word interview transcript for use in a joint report by the United Nations Development Program and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (French-to-English)Translated forms (French-to-German) for a refugee and immigrant support group in BerlinReceived very positive feedback and a certificate of completion from the UNDP and IPUSenior TranslatorApril 2016 – presentWatching AmericaTranslate US-related media into English from source languages;Identify and provide translations for a weekly article from German to English and French to munications SpecialistSeptember 2014 – presentIslamic Investment CompassDraft online content such as Frequently Asked Questions page, end user support pages, and associated glossaries;Review and edit all online content for grammatical and factual accuracy and internal consistency;Collaborate with the website development team;Research best practices for communications-related issues in a multilingual and multicultural work environment.Intern, Government & Poverty Reduction UnitOctober 2013 – April 2014United Nations Development Programme (Apia, Samoa)Conducted research for briefing notes, progress reports, budget proposals, and situational analyses;Drafted, edited, and reviewed written documents including terms of reference, contracts, project documents, meeting minutes, and;Wrote speeches, presentations, and planning documents;Prepared written communications and responded to requests from representatives from government ministries, NGOs, and members of the public;Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing institutional needs, prerogatives, and timelines.Customer Service RepresentativeJan – Aug 2012; May – July 2013; May – June 2014hyperWALLET Systems, Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada)Edited, translated, and reviewed existing policy information for end-users;Maintained and updated multiple digital databases according to strict guidelines and procedures;Drafted templates for internal and external communications in English, German, and French;Communicated with customers in English, French, German, and Mandarin;Handled sensitive financial, banking, and personal information in a trustworthy manner.InternMay – August 2007Hanyi Law Firm (Shanghai, China)Proofread English-language due diligence reports for internal and external use and edited English-language brochures, web pages and documents for public consumption;Developed and delivered presentations in Mandarin to my colleagues on US higher education, politics, and geography.M.A., Asia Pacific Policy Studies (MAAPPS)Graduated May 2014University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada)B.A., History and Asian StudiesGraduated May 2009Rice University (Houston, TX, USA)Abitur in English, Latin, Biology, and EconomicsGraduated July 2005 ?kumenisches Gymnasium zu Bremen (Bremen, Germany)Academic ExperienceLeadershipVice President for Internal AffairsSeptember 2012 – May 2013MAAPPS Student Association (MAAPPSSA)University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada)SecretarySeptember 2012 – May 2013MAAPPS Student Association (MAAPPSSA)University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada)Graduate Student RepresentativeSeptember 2012 – May 2013UBC Institute of Asian Research Council (IAR Council)University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada)AdjudicatorMarch 2013Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research ConferenceUniversity of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada)Professional DevelopmentVolunteer for UN Online VolunteerJune 2015 – presentAnti-money laundering trainingMay 2014Presenter at Changing Vistas: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Asia Pacific conference, hosted by the University of Washington & the University of British Columbia: “Human Rights in Samoa”April 2014Participated in: “Transitional Leadership Development Program: Reducing Domestic Violence in Samoa”October & December 2013Attended APFC event: “Canada-Asia 2013: Navigating Asia’s Future, Charting Canada’s Strategy”June 2013Tandem Language Exchange, UBCJanuary – May 2013Volunteer at Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APFC) events April 2013; June 2013 ................
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