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Jordan Ellis

Seattle, WA | (123) 456-7891 | [email protected]

Objective:

Accomplished Translator with extensive experience and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, ATA certified, seeking to contribute linguistic expertise and cultural insight in a dynamic environment.

Experience:

Senior Translator
ABC Translation Services, Seattle, WA
June 2018 – Present

  • Spearheaded translation projects involving legal, medical, and technical documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specifications.
  • Fostered collaboration among teams to meet project deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.

Junior Translator
DEF Translations, Seattle, WA
June 2016 – May 2018

  • Facilitated seamless communication between clients and translation teams, ensuring project requirements were clearly understood and executed.
  • Conducted rigorous quality control checks to uphold accuracy and consistency across translations.

Certifications:

  • ATA Certified Translator

Skills:

  • Proficiency in English and Spanish
  • Deep cultural understanding and insight
  • Strong grammatical and linguistic aptitude
  • Effective project management capabilities

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies
XYZ University, 2016

Strategic Resume Building-Skills and Certifications

When building your translation resume, emphasize at least two core technical skills and enhance them with key soft skills. Don’t forget to include relevant certifications to strengthen your professional credibility.

Common Skills

  • Bilingual Proficiency
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Grammar and Linguistic Proficiency
  • Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools
  • Time Management
  • Research Skills
  • Editing and Proofreading
  • Confidentiality

Common Certifications

  • Certified Translator (e.g., ATA Certification)
  • Certified Medical Interpreter
  • Court Interpreter Certification
  • Certified Legal Translator
  • Localization Certification
  • Certified Business Translator
  • Certified Language Professional (e.g., ALTA Certification)
  • Certified Technical Translator
  • Certified Conference Interpreter
  • Certified Translation Project Manager

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