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Member since Feb '07
Working languages:Chinese to English
Local time
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
16:50 GMT-7
| Shirley Hui
Let your character, your idea be known
Canada / Native in: English  |  Contact:  
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| | Freelancer,  Verified member | | | Translation, Editing/proofreading |  | | Specializes in: | | Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting | Science (general) | | Poetry & Literature | Management | | Environment & Ecology | Education / Pedagogy | | Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs | Business/Commerce (general) | | Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) | Tourism & Travel |
| Also works in: | | Anthropology | Botany | | Folklore | International Org/Dev/Coop | | Linguistics | Marketing / Market Research | | Medical (general) | Medical: Health Care | | Nutrition |
| | | Years of translation experience: 4. Registered at ProZ.com: Feb 2007. Became a member: Feb 2007. | | | N/A | | | N/A | | | Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS | | |  CV/Resume | | About me
Over a decade of residing, studying and working in Taiwan and China has given me in-depth insights into many aspects of Asian life. I can provide quality Chinese to English translation for you in the areas of Education, Preservation and Conservation, Science and Technology, Business, and Literary and Folk Arts.
LANGUAGES
English: native
Chinese: fluent
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Trados
TRANSLATION EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE TRANSLATOR/EDITOR, 2005-present, 2001-2000, 1997-1998
• Projects: study plans, biographies, essays, reference letters, resumes for education consulting companies in Taiwan. Also done art preservation proposal, journal abstract, webpage for individual clients.
Taiwan Council for Cultural Affairs Literature Translation Competition, 2001
• Winner, Short Story Category for Chinese to English translation of Taiwanese writer Cheng Ch’ing-wen’s <贖書記>
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINER/HEAD TEACHER, 1990-2005
Various language institutes in Beijing, Shanghai, Taichung, Taipei, Vancouver, Calgary
• Designed and taught courses in academic and business writing, TOEFL/IELTS test preparation, Canadian citizenship, and general English to immigrants, international and university students, professionals and company executives.
• Managed 4 foreign teachers in a Beijing language center of 600 students. Collaborated with Beijing and Shanghai center heads to develop, implement, and follow up on training programs, workshops, and projects. Coordinated strategies with Sales and Service Departments to do promotions and achieve center targets. Resolved client, teacher and service concerns. Interviewed, trained, evaluated new teachers.
INTERNATIONAL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER/SECRETARY, 1999-2000, 1996-1998
Sunpex Technology Co., Ltd, Chiayi, Z-Mark R&D Center, Co., Ltd, Taichung, Taiwan
• Both companies specialized in the development, manufacturing, and sales of electric bikes. Researched international environmental regulations and alternative fuel products. Built and maintained an international client base. Handled orders from initial inquiry to shipping and payment follow up. Resolved product concerns with local and foreign technical engineers. Negotiated costs and delivery. Attended international trade shows in Germany, Japan, and Taiwan.
INTERPRETIVE GUIDE , 1997, 1989-1991
Taichung Art Museum, Vancouver Science World, Calgary Zoo, Calgary Heritage Park, Fort Calgary
• Conducted tours, presentations to educate the public on the preservation and conservation of nature, history, and art.
SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANT, 1984-1989
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Alberta
• Assisted professors and graduate students with research projects in cystic fibrosis, enzyme production, plant distribution, plant classification, and outdoor field surveys.
EDUCATION
Interpretation and Translation courses, 2006-present
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, British Columbia
Advanced Chinese studies, 1994-1996
Fengchia University Chinese Language Center, Taichung, Taiwan
TESOL Diploma, 1991-1993
Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, British Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Anthropology, 1984-1989
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Planned and conducted 3 separate solo backpacking journeys of 1, 2, and 5 months covering remote areas of China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. 1990-2005
• Self-published travelogue, Going Solo, a Travelogue: The Silk Road and Tibet. 2005
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Keywords: Chinese to English translation, editing, native English speaker, study plans, biography, reference letters, resumes, proposal, abstract, webpage, education, science, biology, technology, environment, conservation, preservation, folk art, ethnic art, heritage sites, natural conservation, cultural preservation, historical preservation, art, business, management, literary translation, Chinese literature, travel, tourism |
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