CITIZENSHIP: Canadian. U.S. Green Card.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in English, Hindi and Bengali with outstanding verbal, written, and editing skills
Good knowledge of native expressions, slang and colloquial terms
Skilled in jugging multiple projects at the same time
Professional actor, voice-over and dubbing artist
Excellent organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills
Significant creative, story-telling and narrative skills
Good typing speed and ability to work with latest editing and word processing applications
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Senior Translator/Project Manager/Localizer Vista India Digital Media
March 2016 to Present
Writing creative, impressive copy in English, Hindi and Bengali for several projects and business partners (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Zoo Digital)
Meeting business partners for projects and applying their thoughts and needs in localizing, translating and understanding cultural/ethnic differences
Translating and sub-titling movies, TV shows and documentaries from English/Hindi/Bengali to English/Hindi/Bengali as required by clients
Working with word-processing and editing software (ZooSubs, SubTittle Edit, EZTitles) and responsible for teams delivery of complete and error free content.
Ensuring final projects are complete and without errors in all three languages
Verifying consistency of technical translations by reviewing spelling, accuracy and use of the language.
Trained incoming employees on the proper language and procedures necessary for translation and sub-titling
Rendered correct concepts/meanings between source and target languages conveying clarity, tone, and style from one language into another.
Applying language skills such as grammar, syntax, semantics, style and appropriate terminology
Freelance Interpreter – TheBigWord; World Services Inc. Jan. 2018 to Present
Provide onsite/remote Hindi/Bengali/Urdu interpreting services to schools, doctors’ offices and law firms.
Freelance Translator/Localizer Aug. 2013 to March 2017
Managing several projects, translating and writing original content (Movies, TV shows, Documentaries, Commercials, Corporate training videos) in English, Hindi and Bengali. From and To any of the three languages.
Voice-over and Dubbing artist - For movies, documentaries, TV shows and commercials.
Actor – TV shows; Theater; Commercials; Music videos.
EDUCATION:
M.B.A.Major in Management Information Systems
University of Hartford, Hartford, CT, U.S.A. Jan. 1991
B.A. Major in Economics
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India Jan. 1989
OTHER STRENGTHS:
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Exceptionally professional demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multitask