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Ophelia LIU

Newcastle upon Tyne

Summary

Ophelia Liu is a results-oriented professional who thrives on delivering outcomes. I possess a proactive approach to work, always aiming to achieve tangible results and exceed expectations. Besides, effective communication is at the core of my work style, and I derive great satisfaction from assisting others. Helping individuals overcome challenges brings me joy, and I find fulfillment in providing support and solutions. Lastly, with a natural curiosity and a desire for personal growth, I embrace learning opportunities and constantly challenge myself to acquire new skills and knowledge.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Localization Project

05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with the team to identify user-unfriendly issues and functionalities to draft a userreport for the team leader to improve and enhance the localization tools
  • Assisted in the implementation of localization tools by providing my insights andrecommendations to the team, contributing to the ideal localization tools option to be used inthe next year
  • Tested localization software tools, including Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat, and Matecat, acrossvarious functions, namely Quality Assurance, Machine Translation, TM, and TB, to ensure precisecultural adaptations and high-quality translations
  • Translator Entrepreneur Module (awarded 64% for final presentation) 01
  • 2022 - 05.2022
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by effectively delegating tasks, providingconstructive feedback, and fostering a positive team environment
  • Collaborated with an international team of translators, ensuring efficient workflow andhigh-quality report and adherence to project timelines
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities in the field ofsubtitle translation, and identify potential client profiles through data analysis
  • Developed and distributed questionnaires to potential clients in order to gather valuable datafor mapping out effective business plans.

Freelance Translator

Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
  • Identify new business opportunities and promote my translation services
  • Offer public service interpreting for Chinese students in Newcastle, facilitating their seamless integration into the local community and aiding them in resolving issues related to seeking educational assistance from schools
  • Subtitle translation and proofreading (World Series Film 2014, 8,000 words)
  • CE & EC translation for advertisement, administrative files, personal resumes, criminal chat records, and administrative documents (over 10,000 words)
  • Liaison interpreter for 5 exhibitions in China

Business Assistant & Translator

Shenzhen GAChain Technology Company
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Collaborated with IT teams and applied 10 patents and 25 trademarks to help the company be eligible as a high-tech company
  • Developed 18 clients and 3 IoT producers and set up a communication list of potential customers
  • Introduced products to clients with Powerpoint
  • Translated blockchain brochures and documents from Chinese to English over 18,000 words
  • Provided consecutive interpreting every 2-3 weeks to introduce the company and the products

Intern

Sodexo
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Translated administrative files and materials from English to Chinese over 4,000 words
  • Provided liaison interpreting services for managers on a weekly base
  • Designed advertisements by Adobe Photoshop both in Chinese and English to boost sales

Education

MA - Interpreting and Translating

Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2023

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition

Guangdong University of Education
Guangzhou
06.2018

Skills

  • Linguistic Understandings
  • Time Management
  • Project management
  • Team work
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • MT: Trados, Aegisub, MemoQ
  • Photoshop
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business Retention

Certification

  • CATTI 2 in Translation
  • IELTS 7.5
  • Intellectual Property: 1 Utility Model Patent; 1 Design Patent

Timeline

Localization Project

05.2023 - 05.2023

Freelance Translator

Self-employed
01.2020 - Current

Business Assistant & Translator

Shenzhen GAChain Technology Company
09.2018 - 04.2019

Intern

Sodexo
12.2017 - 05.2018

MA - Interpreting and Translating

Newcastle University

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition

Guangdong University of Education
Ophelia LIU