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Roza B.

Chicago, Illinois

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a multilingual, multicultural certified medical interpreter. I am fluent in Arabic, English, Russian and Chechen. I also have a background in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. I have a good experience in private tutoring, data entry and video subtitling. I guarantee quality translation/interpretation, a proffeional attitude and deadline commitment. Feel free to contact me to discuss your project’s details.

  • Technical Translation
  • English to Arabic Translation
  • English to Russian Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Language Interpretation
Kelsey T.

Chicago, Illinois

$97/hr
5.0
436 jobs

Award-nominated translator with 10+ years of experience. Previous work includes translating and interpreting for Google, Fendi, the Direction de la Police Judiciaire Brigade Criminelle, The New York Times, National Geographic, the Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, A-list celebrities, National Geographic docuseries, UNICEF videos, government agencies, and international hotel chains. I am a member of the American Translators Association and licensed to officiate weddings in Illinois.

  • Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Official Documents Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • French to English Translation
  • Transcreation
  • Portuguese to English Translation
  • Brazilian Portuguese Dialect
  • Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation
  • Italian to English Translation
  • Subtitles
  • French
  • Official Correspondence Translation
Azat K.

Chicago, Illinois

$34/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hello! I'm Azat, a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with over a decade of experience in translation and content creation. Originally from Kazakhstan and now based in the US, I bring a diverse skill set and a deep passion for accurate and impactful communication. Strengths and Skills: - Extensive Translation Experience: Over 10 years of experience translating and editing technical and medical documents from English to Kazakh and Russian, including manuals and descriptions for medical equipment distributors. - Content Creation Expertise: Five years in local TV and radio as a news reporter, video editing engineer, and translator. Proficient in video editing, preparing news reports, document translation, and voice acting for commercials and news clips. - Data Analysis and Healthcare Insight: Six years as a lead data analyst in a healthcare leasing company, combining analytical skills with industry knowledge to deliver actionable insights. - Bilingual Proficiency: Native in Kazakh and fluent in Russian and English, with a keen ability to capture and convey nuanced tones and contexts across languages. Projects and Accomplishments: - Successfully translated and edited complex medical manuals and product descriptions, ensuring accuracy and clarity for diverse audiences. - Produced and edited news reports, managed video content, and provided voice-over work, demonstrating versatility and creativity. - Analyzed data in a healthcare setting to drive strategic decisions, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Education: - Pediatrician by specialty from Karaganda State Medical University - Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business from Karaganda Economic University - Advanced ESL certification from Taylor Business Institute I am committed to delivering high-quality work that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. Let’s connect and explore how I can contribute to your projects with precision and expertise. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can assist you further! Best regards, Azat

  • Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • English
  • Russian
  • Kazakh
  • Technical Translation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
Fan F.

Chicago, Illinois

$50/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I'm a Chinese English bilingual ecommerce expert with degrees in both the finance and journalism fields. I am experiencced in online sales, translating, social media managing, ecommerce consulting and SEO. .

  • Translation
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Journalism Writing
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Social Media Website
  • Business
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Chinese
Mary Elizabeth T.

Chicago, Illinois

$50/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I'm a trained linguist passionate about content creation, project management, translation, proofreading, and edtech. For almost three years I've been a contractor at Duolingo, where I've worked on several projects including: Spanish/French to English translation, proofreading, pedagogical review, and data management. I'm open to new opportunities in these fields, so get in touch!

  • Translation
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Project Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • General Transcription
  • Content Creation
Caroline L.

Chicago, Illinois

$95/hr
5.0
25 jobs

☺︎Caroline Liao is a State Supreme Court Certified Mandarin Chinese Interpreter and a National Board Certified Medical Interpreter (NBCMI-Mandarin Chinese) based in Chicago, IL, US. ✧ With a deep expertise in interpreting, Caroline excels in bridging communication gaps across various industries, ensuring accuracy, clarity and cultural understanding. Her proficiency extends to interpreting complex legal and medical terminology as well as specialized concepts in finance and technology. ✐ In addition, Caroline holds a Certified Public Accountant Permit, further enhancing her ability to navigate complex financial discussions with precision. Her comprehensive skill set, combined with her commitment to providing high-quality interpreting services, makes Caroline uniquely qualified to serve clients across multiple specialized sectors. ➣ For professional, precise, and culturally aware interpreting services in legal, medical, financial, and technical fields, reach out to Caroline today. Let her expertise bridge the communication gap in your next important project. ☆ Some feedback from my clients: "Caroline is professional, thorough, highly intelligent and responsive. It is delightful to deal with her. She acted in a warm and professional manner from the very beginning of our interactions. She responded promptly to messages and was clear and concise about her fee structure. During the video calls we had with the investors, Caroline conducted herself with the utmost of professionalism, and her presence assisted in making a good connection between the parties in the meeting. Caroline always delivered the work we gave her prior to any deadline set, even if we required her services at short notice. In summary we could not recommend Caroline enough for all of the reasons stated above." -- Josh Samad, Grangeford Asset Management "Caroline was professional, helpful and available whenever we needed her. Her work was instrumental in helping us with communications and we would recommend her without hesitation. She was able to support with very technical language translation, too. We hired Caroline for two seperate jobs and she excelled at both (live translation and written translation)." -- Lorienne Doyle-Maw, Speech Graphics "Caroline was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to complete the job I needed. She is great to work with. I would hire her again." -- Nick Lee, G3 Aerospace "I appreciate Caroline's ability to think independently of me and to propose alternatives or simply handle things herself. For me, that is like a breath of fresh air. That is when I truly have a team; I don't need to tell someone to" put the left foot here, and the right foot there." -- Rocky Hardie, EPIX Audio, LLC "Reliable, organized, committed, delivered great quality audios with clean pronunciation." -- Alexis Briceno, Abbrivo International ✯ Some examples of my work: **Live Simultaneous or Consecutive Interpretation** √ Business conferences, webinars and medical events √ Meetings between US city departments of development and Chinese manufacturers √ Calls between overseas eCommerce companies and Chinese manufacturers √ Calls between overseas startups and Chinese investors √ Calls between overseas market research companies and Chinese respondents **Mandarin Chinese and American English Voiceover** √ Mandarin voiceover and video post production for US companies √ Mandarin voiceover for the telephone system of US banks √ Mandarin and English voiceover for a bilingual Podcast **Focus Group Moderation and Expert Interview** √ Focus group recruitment and moderation for top US CROs √ Focus group moderation and individual interviews on consumer behavior and employee proposition **Video Translation and Subtitling** √ Video translation and subtitling for YouTubers in North America and Oceania √ Video translation and subtitling for commercials and company promo videos **Product Sourcing, Negotiation and Troubleshooting** √ Facilitate and manage ECommerce for US clients with Chinese manufacturers √ Services include product sourcing and development, negotiation, logistics, troubleshooting and liaison ❀ Computer tools I'm experienced in: • Graphic, audio and video editing: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Audacity • Microsoft: Excel, Access, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio • Project Management & Collaboration: Asana, Trello, Notion, Zoom, Google Chat, MS Teams, WeChat, Slack, SmartSheets • Accounting: Xero, Quickbooks, Buildium, Bill.com, Great Plains, Khalix, Hyperion • Google: Google Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Chat, Task, Calendar • Document management: Google Drive, MS OneDrive, Dropbox • Marketing: WordPress, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WeChat, Xiaohongshu • Programming: Python, JavaScript, SQL

  • Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Live Interpretation
  • Legal Translation
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Focus Groups
  • Focus Group Moderation
  • Consecutive Interpreting
  • Simultaneous Interpreting
  • Mandarin Chinese to English Translation
  • English to Mandarin Chinese Translation

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