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Ge Y.

Mandarin interpreter

San Francisco, California

3 jobs

$3K+ total earnings

Translation
English
Tutoring
Live Interpretation
Language Interpretation
Mandarin Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Healthcare

I’m an experienced interpreter and translator specializing in healthcare, health insurance, banking, and auto loans. Whether you’re looking to facilitate clear communication in medical settings, navigate complex insurance and financial documents, or ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations, I can help.

Saba H.

Translator | Writer | English & Amharic & Tigrinya | Transcriptionist

San Francisco, California

24 jobs

$9K+ total earnings

✅TOP RATED PLUS TRANSLATOR ✅ Translating has always been my passion -- and if it's not exactly your thing, I'm here to help! I guarantee you will be satisfied with my work! I am experienced in: ✅ Translating and transcribing English, Amharic and Tigrinya projects. ✅ Amharic and Tigrinya to English (and vice versa) translation ✅ Proofreading and editing translated documents ✅ Live interpretation ✅ Audio recording ✅ Voice over I am also a highly skilled and experienced translator with a passion for language and communication. With fluency in multiple languages and a deep understanding of cultural nuances, I am dedicated to providing accurate and effective translations that capture the essence of the original text. I am a professional translator and transcriber, providing services for the past 9+ years. I have multiple experiences with transcription software and also proofreading and correcting AI-transcribed texts. So if you're looking for a skilled and dedicated translator, look no further than me. Let's work together to achieve your goals and ensure that your message is conveyed accurately and effectively across language barriers. Let's talk! :)

Ian C.

Latin America Expert, Writer, Editor, Voice Actor & Spanish Translator

San Francisco, California

55 jobs

$30K+ total earnings

Content Writing
Spanish to English Translation
US English Dialect
Latin American Spanish Accent
Voice Acting
Spanish
Technical Translation
Research & Strategy
Editing & Proofreading
Copywriting
Writing
User Experience
Localization
AI Chatbot
Automatic Speech Recognition

Mexico Expert/Spanish-English Translator/Content Writer & Editor/Voice Actor/Educational Consultant MS Development Economics (University of San Francisco; 2019) MA Latin American Studies (Georgetown University; 2015) BA International Affairs (University of California Santa Barbara; 2007) TRANSLATION & CONTENT LOCALIZATION DELE Spanish Language Fluency Certification C1 I have more than ten years of experience translating and localizing content from English to Spanish and vice versa in professional and academic settings including: -Translating reports at various intervals for consulting firms advising Fortune 500 companies. -Client correspondence for criminal defense attorneys in California -Website and mobile app translations & localizations -Educational Materials -University-level work at Spanish and Colombian Universities -Supported the Mexican Embassy in the United States (2015) -Wrote policy papers for the Government of Colombia (2014) CONTENT WRITING & EDITING -Copywriting for digital and traditional marketing materials -Ghostwriting & Developmental Editing for blogs and novels -Research and writing for news articles and academic papers -Editing services for all types of writing and topics VOICE ACTING -10 instructional online videos for Grupo Impulse -Sound bytes, utterances, phrases, and free-form discussion recordings to train Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English and Spanish -Voiceovers for animation shorts and YouTube videos. EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT -Tutor foreign exchange students in English (written and spoken) -Help domestic and foreign students prepare college admission essays and other materials (100% acceptance rate!)

Nat H.

Translation Services

San Francisco, California

2 jobs

$500+ total earnings

Name: N. Lydia A. Education: UC Berkeley: BSc Public Health UPenn: MBA Languages: English, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Thai, Italian, French Skill: Translation, SEO, localization

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