Jie (Jane) Chen
Flat 4 Pilgrim House
Quarry Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3XY
Tel: 01483823137 or Mobile: 07894940118
Personal profile:
A good communicator who has the ability to work as part of team and use own initiative is keen to develop her career as a freelance interpreter and translator. I am a dynamic, self-motivated person who has more than four years experience of interpreting and translating, mainly working in legal and medical sector. Additionally I am capable to work under stress conflict in order to achieve target and aim. To demonstrate an awareness of different cultural, ethic and religious needs. Finally I am in the process of registering as a member with ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting).
Skills/ Abilities:
l 10 years experience in working as health professional within a hospital setting
l More than five years working experience as freelance interpreter and translator specialising in legal and medial service in Chinese mandarin and Cantonese.
l Good written and verbal communication skills
l Good interpersonal skills
l Excellent organisation and ability to co-ordinate & liaise within a multi-disciplinary team
l IT & Computer literate (Word 98, Microsoft Office, Exel)
l Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Employment History:
Nov/2009-present Homerton University Hospital NHS
Homerton Row
E3 6SR
Health Advocate
Key responsibilities:
1. Provide quality care for patients.
2. Ensure effective communication between patient and health professional.
3. Ensure information and data confidentiality including patients’ personal details, test result and examination result.
4. Keep professional knowledge update and attend training regularly in order to maintain professional service.
Nov/2005-present Translation Express
PO Box 32648
London W14 0QF
Freelance interpreter and translator specialising in Chinese mandarin
Tel: 02073713733 Fax: 02073714044
Email: returns @Translations ExpressUK.com
Key Responsibilities:
1． Ensure cross-cultural communication effectively by converting one language into another
2． Keep knowledge update in order to be sensitive to the cultures associated with languages of expertise
3． Discuss with other linguist to share common traits, concepts and ideas between languages
4． Be punctuality and attend appointment on time
5. Keep look presentable and use appropriate dress code
May/2003-Dec/2005 Little Sister’s of the Poor
St. Peter’s Residence
2A Meadow Road
London SW8 1QH
Post: Health Care Professional
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist under supervision of unit Sister in charge
- To assist residence’s with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence
- To assist with residences’ nutritional and hygine needs- eating, drinking, menu selection.
- To ensure the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records.
- To maintain own personal knowledge development
Jul/1992-Feb/2003 Woman Health and Child Care Hospital (China)
No.225 Xin-Yang Road Yong-Xin Borough
Nan-Ning City, Guang-Xi Province
China 530003
Post: Assistant Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide midwifery care in a variety of practice setting and ensure practice meets the requirements of a practising midwife in accordance with the Standards and Rules of Nursing & Midwifery Board.
- Assist in the maintenance of staff morale and the promotion of good working relationships.
- To maintain professional expertise through clinical practice and approach a proactive to self-knowledge development
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for women, babies and other staff.
- To be a safe and effective clinical role model for student nurses and support staff.
Qalification:
Associate member of ITI ( Institute of Translation and Interpreting UK)
Education:
l Feb/2006- Oct/2008: University of Wales Lampeter UK
Subject: MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Degree: Postgraduate degree
Duration: 18months
l Sep/2004-Feb/2006: Green Valley College UK
Computer Course (Pass)
Duration: 12months
l Sep/1996-Sep/1999 GuangXi University China
Economy & Finance (Diploma)
Duration: three years
l Sep/1999-Sep/2002 GuangXi University China
English and American Literature (Degree)
Duration: three years
l Sep/1992 -Sep/1989 Nursing School of Women Health & Child Care Hospital of Guang-xi Province, Nan-ning, Guang-xi, China
Subject: Midwifery (Diploma)
Duration: three years
Hobbies and Interests: Swimming, go travelling, cooking and music. Additionally I am strongly interested in European history, Greek and Indian history. I socialise regularly by attending concerts and theatres.
References are available on request.
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