MA Shang

Room 4, Flat E, Windsor House 39-45 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4EU

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Tel:07835287845

profile

  • Studying for MAin Interpreting and Translation from Newcastle University
  • BA in English and Spanish from Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 1st Class
  • Varied work experience in China
  • Native in Mandarin and Cantonese, fluent in English and Advanced Intermediate Spanish
  • Exchange student for 6 months in Spain
  • Extensive interpreting and translation experience

Education

Sep13-Aug14Newcastle University

MA Interpretingand Translation

  • Modules: Consecutive Interpreting, Simultaneous Interpreting, SpecialisedTranslation from Chinese to English, Public Service Interpreting, Translation Studies,Key Concept in Corporate and Commercial Law, Information Technology forTranslators and Interpreters(TI), Professional Issues in TI, Elementary French

Sep 08-Jun12Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou

BAin English and Spanish GPA3.6/4equivalent to 1st Class, TEM8

  • Key modules:Consecutive Interpreting, Translation, Lexicology, Introduction to Linguistics, Computer Assisted Translation, Public Speaking, Contrastive studies of English and Chinese languages, Practical Spanish, Latin America Society and Culture

Work experience

Apr12-May 12Ellion Agency, Guangzhou

An agency for Spanish-speaking clients duringChinaImport-Export Fair

Interpreter and Assistant

My work mainly involved:

  • Helping Spanish-speaking clients to find suitable product providers and subsequentlyinterpreting between the clients and their product providers
  • Dealing with enquiries about product details, pricing, shipping and visiting factories with the clients
  • Contacting potential clients interested in doing business with China

I developed organisation, time management and communication skills. I improved my spoken Spanish considerably.

Aug2011Science and Technology Daily, Guangzhou Office

A national newspaper focusing on science and technology

Intern--Assistant to the Chief Editor

My main responsibilities included:

  • Arranging meetings and appointments, making calls to confirm or re-schedule the interviews
  • Carrying out background research on the persons invited and their respective businesses

I developed time management, attention to detailand analytical skills.

Jul2010-Aug2010 Dongfang Hotel, Guangzhou

A five-star state-owned hotel

Receptionist at Business Centre

As an intern, I worked alongside experienced staff in

  • Receiving clientsfrom home and abroadand providing office services
  • Arranging meeting rooms and other facilities at the request of clients

I developed organization, team work and communication skills.

other skills

  • Native in Mandarin and Cantonese; Fluent in English and Advanced Intermediate level Spanish

It knowledge

  • Conversant with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, CorelDraw, SPSS

Other activities

  • Associate editor of campus newspaper in China: selected and edited articles; learnt to use software to design type setting and allocated tasks to new recruits
  • Exchange student to Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain for 6 months: participated with international students in various modules and workshops
  • Volunteer translator of Erasmus Programme of the Universidad de Salamanca,Spain
  • Team leader of OFA volunteer group (Olympic Council of Asia Family Assistant) at16thAsian Games in Guangzhou: receiving, escorting and interpreting for high-ranking officials
  • Enjoys table tennis
  • Keen traveller; has been to Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Singapore and many places in China

References

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