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Trpinja, Croatia
Top Rated Plus Translator & Editor | Expert Book & Document Refinement | French Transcription Specialist ๐ Profile Overview: Transforming words into impact. Precise. Fluid. Reliable. Are you looking for more than just a literal translation? You need a partner who understands the nuances of language, the rhythm of a story, and the importance of a flawless professional image. With a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated Plus status (top 3% on Upwork), I provide high-end linguistic services tailored to your specific needs. I don't just process text; I polish it until it resonates perfectly with your target audience. โจ My Core Expertise: 1. Translation & Localization (English to French) I go beyond word-for-word translation. I adapt your message, tone, and cultural nuances to ensure your content sounds natural and native. Whether itโs marketing material, technical documents, or creative copy, I ensure your voice is heard correctly. 2. Book & Document Editing/Proofreading As a specialist in literary and non-fiction works, I offer a deep-dive editorial approach. I donโt just fix typos; I suggest stylistic improvements to enhance flow, clarity, and impact. I act as your "first critical reader" to make your manuscript or professional document stand out. 3. Audio & Video Transcription (French) I transform your recordings into clean, structured, and ready-to-use text. From conferences and interviews to YouTube videos, I provide accurate transcriptions that can be further translated or edited into articles and books. ๐ Why Choose My Services? Top Rated Plus Excellence: A proven track record of handling large-scale contracts with consistent 5-star feedback. The "Human" Touch": No machine translation here. I provide artisanal quality with an eye for detail that AI simply cannot match. Seamless Workflow: I am highly responsive and committed to your deadlines. Your project is managed with total transparency and security. Collaborative Approach: I am not a "black box." I discuss your goals and specific requirements to ensure the final result exceeds your expectations. Ready to elevate your project? Click the "Invite" button, and let's discuss how I can help your words reach their full potential.
- English
- French
- Mobile App Localization
- Website Localization
- Cryptocurrency
- English to French Translation
- Content Localization
- Translation
- Proofreading
- Transcript
- Transcription Software
- Romance Novel
- Editing & Proofreading
- Academic Proofreading
- Book Editing
Montemorelos, Mexico
I am a professional EnglishโSpanish translator and proofreader with C2 English proficiency and over 8 years of experience. I help businesses, authors, and marketing teams deliver accurate, culturally adapted translations that read naturally in the target language. I specialize in: technical documents, SEO content, manuals, websites, surveys, academic and medical texts. I also provide meticulous proofreading to ensure error-free final deliverables. โ Translated + localized 10,000+ words for marketing campaigns โ Proofread technical manuals with zero errors My clients appreciate fast turnaround, clear communication, and zero grammar or cultural mistakes. Letโs work together to make your content shine in both languages.
- Spanish
- SEO Localization
- Latin American Spanish Accent
- Mexican Spanish Dialect
- Spanish to English Translation
- Medical Translation
- Academic Translation
- Contract Translation
- Legal Translation
- Business Translation
- Document Translation
- Website Translation
- Proofreading
- Transcript
Shanghai, China
โฆ 20+ years of EnglishโChinese and Cantonese experience, 30M+ words delivered across 12 industries, and a consistent output of 4,000โ5,000 words per day with publication-level accuracy. Trusted by Apple, Nvidia, IBM, Intel, Samsung and Johnson & Johnson, I manage end-to-end localization using Trados, InDesign, Aegisub, SEO tools and etc. to deliver precise, market-ready results. Available 7 days a week with responses within 1 hour. Why Choose My Services? ๐ Certified Expertise: As a certified member of the American Translators Association (ATA) and holding an expert-level certification from the China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI), I have translated over 30 million words, delivering excellence in every project. ๐ญ Industry Coverage Across 12 Sectors: Delivering legal, medical, technical, IT, finance, cryptocurrency, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, e-commerce, marketing, and gaming projects with sector-specific terminology control and compliance awareness, supported by a strong engineering background with expertise in Chemical Engineering. ๐ SEO-Optimized Localization: Combining linguistic precision with keyword research and on-page SEO strategy, I optimize translated content for Baidu, Google, and regional search enginesโimproving rankings, visibility, and conversion performance in Chinese markets. ๐ Full-Service Chinese & Cantonese Market Solutions: Supporting projects across highly regulated and technical industries, I deliver integrated translation, localization, and subtitling services designed for accuracy, clarity, and commercial impact. ๐ Multilingual Solutions: Leading a professional translation agency, I provide comprehensive services across multiple languages, ensuring seamless communication for global clients. ๐ Top-Tier Clients: Trusted by global brands such as Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Intel, Apple, Nestlรฉ, YouTube, VISA, Microsoft, Unilever, and Amazon, I bring experience and credibility to every project. ๐ง Bilingual Localization Excellence: Offering professional Chinese-English localization services, I specialize in adapting content to resonate with Chinese audiences, maximizing engagement and conversions. ๐ Cultural Insight: Having lived, studied, and worked in the USA for over a decade, I possess deep cultural insights that enrich my translation and localization services. โฟ๐ฎ Blockchain Enthusiast & Gaming Specialist: As a dedicated believer in blockchain and cryptocurrency, and a passionate gamer, I bring specialized knowledge to projects in these dynamic fields. Academic and Professional Credentials: ๐ Graduated from a prestigious "211 Project" and "985 Platform" university in China. ๐ Exchange student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), one of Asia's top universities. ๐ Earned a degree from a leading U.S. graduate school, achieving TOEFL and GRE scores of 100+ and 320+, respectively. Technical Proficiency: ๐ Experienced with CAT tools such as SDL Trados and MemoQ, ensuring consistency and quality with fast turnaround times. Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Flash, Adobe InDesign, Aegisub, WordPress, and more. Commitment to Confidentiality: ๐ All client information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and will never be disclosed.
- English to Mandarin Chinese Translation
- English to Chinese Translation
- Chinese to English Translation
- SDL Trados
- Legal Translation
- Technical Translation
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Business Translation
- Chinese
- Microsoft Word
- Cryptocurrency
- Subtitles
- SEO Strategy
Cairo, Egypt
"๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐, ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ. ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต. ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐บ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต-๐พ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ, ๐๐ป๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ." (๐๐ค๐๐๐ข๐๐'๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ) โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ the United Nations, UNICEF, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Talabat, and the Ministry of Finance Qatar to translate documents ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐. I'm Somaya โ a Top Rated Plus translator (๐ฉ๐ค๐ฅ 1% ๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ ) specializing in Arabic, English, and Turkish, with 9+ years and 1,980+ delivered projects at 100% Job Success. I bring a rare combination most translators can't: native-level fluency in three languages (including Turkish โ studied at Hacettepe University, Ankara) plus formal training from The American University in Cairo and Al-Azhar University. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ โ LEGAL & CERTIFIED TRANSLATION โข USCIS-accepted certified translations (birth certificates, marriage, diplomas, contracts) โข Notarized translations for immigration & official use worldwide โข Legal contracts, terms of service, court documents โ TECHNICAL & MEDICAL TRANSLATION โข Medical reports, pharmaceutical documents, clinical research โข Technical manuals, datasheets, safety guides โข Scopus-indexed academic & research papers โ LOCALIZATION & DIGITAL CONTENT โข Website & mobile app localization (Arabic, Turkish, English) โข SEO translation for GCC & Middle East markets โข Subtitling, video transcription & voice-over scripts โข Marketing copy & brand voice adaptation (not just translation) โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ง CAT TOOLS & WORKFLOW SDL Trados, MemoQ, Memsource, Wordfast, SmartCat, Crowdin, Lokalise, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub, Adobe InDesign (DTP-ready delivery) ๐ CREDENTIALS - Diploma in Translation โ The American University in Cairo - TรMER Turkish Proficiency โ Hacettepe University, Ankara - BA Languages & Translation โ Al-Azhar University - Business Administration โ Nile University โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ฌ WHY CLIENTS RETURN Whether it's a USCIS document due tomorrow, a 200-page medical dossier, or a full website localization, you get polished, ready-to-use content with zero ambiguity. I respond within minutes during working hours and deliver on time, every time. Send me a message โ I'll respond within a few minutes with a clear plan and timeline.
- Localization
- Software Localization
- Proofreading
- Arabic to Turkish Translation
- Turkish to English Translation
- English to Turkish Translation
- Subtitles
- Video Transcription
- Arabic
- English
- Turkish
- Website Translation
- Mobile App Localization
- Legal Translation
- Official Documents Translation
- Medical Translation
- Contract Translation
- Voice-Over
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Certified English-Spanish Translator, Localizer, Proofreader & Copy Editor I am a certified English-Spanish translator and certified Spanish proofreader/copy editor with 20+ years of experience, 20M+ words delivered, and a strong track record of publication-ready, accurate, and natural-sounding Spanish. I help businesses, agencies, law firms, healthcare providers, publishers, and private clients produce clear, polished, and market-ready Spanish for Spain or Latin America. My work combines linguistic precision, terminology control, consistency, and professional formatting, so the final result is ready to publish, submit, or use with confidence. My services include: โข English to Spanish translation โข Localization for websites, apps, SaaS, and marketing content โข Certified Spanish proofreading and copy editing โข USCIS-certified translations โข Legal, medical, and technical translation โข SEO-aware Spanish localization โข Terminology management and QA with SDL Trados Studio ๐๏ธ USCIS and Certified Translation Expertise I provide USCIS-ready certified translations for immigration, legal, academic, and official purposes. I work with applicants, families, attorneys, universities, embassies, and credential evaluation agencies, always with strict attention to accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Common documents include: โข Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates โข Passports, IDs, driverโs licenses, residence cards โข Police certificates, court records, affidavits, judgments โข Medical records and vaccination records โข Employment, tax, and bank letters โข Transcripts, diplomas, syllabi, and academic records Industry Expertise Across 10+ Sectors I work across legal, medical, technical, IT/SaaS, finance, cryptocurrency/blockchain, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, e-commerce, marketing, and gaming, adapting terminology and tone to each project with care and precision. ๐ฅ Medical Translation Expertise My medical background includes patient records, medical findings, drug labeling, clinical trials, SOPs, IFUs, IMEs, physician manuals, patient instructions, and other healthcare-related documentation requiring accuracy and confidentiality. Why clients hire me: โข Accurate, fluent, publication-ready Spanish โข Strong proofreading and copy editing standards โข Careful handling of names, dates, numbers, and formatting โข Clean, professional layout โข Fast communication and reliable turnaround โข Confidential, NDA-friendly service โข End-to-end quality control with Trados-based workflows ๐ Credentials โข Member of the American Translators Association (ATA) โข Expert-level training from the University of Madrid โข Exchange studies at Universitรคt Wien โข Graduate-level studies in the U.S. (TOEFL 100+) Tools SDL Trados Studio | Terminology Management | Translation Memory | QA Checks | Microsoft Office ๐ Confidentiality All client information is handled with strict confidentiality. NDA-friendly. If you need a certified English-Spanish translator for legal, medical, technical, or USCIS-related content, I would be glad to help.
- Castilian Spanish
- Official Documents Translation
- Spanish
- Academic Translation
- Document Translation
- Science & Medical Translation
- Translation
- Legal Translation
- Technical Translation
- Technical Manual
- English to Catalan Translation
- English to Spanish Translation
- Medical Translation
- French to Spanish Translation
- Italian to Spanish Translation
Ehrenhausen, Austria
Hi, I'm Michaela โ a native German speaker from Austria with 7+ years of professional translation experience and 170+ five-star-only reviews across various platforms. I don't just translate, I adapt content so it feels natural and converts in German. As a Senior Sales Operations Manager, I understand marketing psychology, conversion-focused copy, and brand voice. Additionally, I have a 5-year business & tourism training background and basic automation knowledge. What I translate: - E-commerce & Shopify stores (product descriptions, customer emails, navigation, UI/UX) - Marketing & sales content (email campaigns, ad copy, social media, landing pages) - Website & app localization (interface elements, user flows) + UI/UX testing feedback - Tourism & hospitality content (my professional background) - Technical documentation (manuals, software strings, app content) - Creative writing (books, novels, blogs, NSFW/adult content) Companies I've worked with: CurrentBody, Replika App (10M+ downloads), Deutsche Bank, EaseUS, Monster Group UK, Peanuts Worldwide, IDS, Breaseworld and many more in fields like tourism, online gaming/casinos, clothing, real estate, medical industries, software, construction and many more. Why you should work with me: - Native German with dual background: translator + sales/marketing professional - Fast, reliable turnaround with attention to tone, style, and cultural fit - Comfortable working in CMS platforms and localization tools - Perfect for ongoing projects and long-term collaboration How to start: - Send me your project details and timeline. I can usually start immediately. - Need a sample? Just ask โ I'm happy to provide one free of charge. I look forward to working with you!
- Localization
- Translation
- Sales & Marketing
- German
- English
- German to English Translation
- Website Translation
- Business Translation
- Document Translation
- Literary Translation
- Technical Translation
- Financial Translation
- Editorial Translation
- Website Localization
- Proofreading
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