Interpreter Translator Localization

SUMMARY OF SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in English, Hindi and Bengali with outstanding verbal, written and editing skills

Certified interpreter for SOSi LLC.

Certified linguist for FBI

Good knowledge of native expressions, slang and colloquial terms

Skilled in juggling multiple projects for government, entertainment, education and online content

Professional actor, voice-over and dubbing artist

Good typing speed and ability to work with latest editing and CAT applications

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Freelance Interpreter Jan. 2018 to Present

SOSi LLC; Geneva Worldwide Inc.; TheBigWord; World Services Inc.; Supreme Consultants; Fluent LS; Interpreters Unlimited.

Provide onsite, remote, simultaneous/consecutive/site, interpreting services in Hindi/Bengali/Urdu. Areas served include – legal/medical cases; courts; psychiatric/educational and speech & language evaluations, regents testing, for schools (New York City DOE, Bergen County), government departments, doctors’ offices and law firms.

Sr. Translator/Localizer Vista/Zoo Digital Inc.

March 2016 to Present (Freelance)

Meeting business partners for projects and applying their thoughts and needs in localizing, translating and understanding cultural/ethnic differences

Working with translation tools and editing software (ZooSubs, SubTittle Edit, EZTitles, Trados, Smartcat) and responsible for teams’ delivery of complete and error free content

Writing creative, impressive copy in English, Hindi and Bengali for several projects and business partners (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Zoo Digital)

Translating, sub-titling and QC of movies, TV shows and documentaries from and to English/Hindi/Bengali as per clients’ guidelines

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 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.

IT Administrator – Project Manager; Help-Desk Analyst; Systems Engineer; 1996 - present

EDUCATION:

M.B.A. Major in Management Information Systems

University of Hartford, Hartford, CT, U.S.A.

B.A. Major in Economics

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

OTHER STRENGTHS:

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Exceptionally professional demeanor

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask

CITIZENSHIP: U.S.A. and Canada.

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