Hanna Lofgren
Inverloch,Victoria
Summary
Focused and detail-oriented project manager and administrator with a background in corporate communications, translation and language services with administrative experience in the higher education and TAFE sectors. Skilled in service coordination, prioritising projects and multitasking effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and dependable team player with a strong work ethic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator in Corporate Communications
Lund University
10.2018 - Current
- Management and administration of the lifecycle of large-scale language projects.
- Translator, editor and copy writer of English documents internally and externally for higher education institutions in Sweden.
- Part of team that successfully translated and localised the university's new intranet and external websites.
- Communication and dissemination of policy decisions.
- Ran workshops for staff on English usage.
- Preparation of key documents such as Strategic Plans and Annual Reports.
Bookkeeper/Social Media Manager
The Invy Baker
08.2020 - Current
- Bookkeeping (using Xero), marketing and social media management of family business The Invy Baker.
- Significant growth of Instagram account to more than 160k followers.
- Third-party vendor and wholesale management.
Translator
Leafbranch Translations
08.2008 - Current
- Management of contracts held with service providers in Australia and abroad.
- Translator of legal documents, contracts, commercial texts and subtitling work.
- Proven experience in successful bidding and tendering.
- Management of workflow and complex translation projects using project management software.
- Publication of a full-length literary translation.
Administrative Officer
Chisholm Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided administrative and operational support to the Innovations Business Area
- Responsibilities included document production, monitoring compliance and procedures, enrolment administration, data entry, and maintenance of electronic records filing system.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
National Council Administrative Assistant
Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes, recorded votes at meetings.
- Handled treasury matters and membership application records.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record membership data.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Calendar management and event scheduling.
Project Manager
Victorian Interpreting and Translation Service (VITS)
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large multilingual project.
- Managed projects of up to 18 languages with 36 subcontractors.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors and communicating efficiently and presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
- Prepared purchase orders and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Project Manager
Commercial Translation Centre (CTC)
09.2007 - 10.2009
- Managed multilingual language services contracts for external clients such as HotelsCombined and Cochlear Australia.
- Provided quotes, issued purchase orders, assigned translators and interpreters, carried out quality assurance processes and liaised with clients.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Assisted in tender processes resulting in major contracts and new clients.
Education
Master of Science - Translation Studies
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh, Scotland11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And English Philology
University of Granada
Granada, Spain09.2007
Hispanic Studies Diploma - Hispanic Studies
University of Granada
Granada, Spain08.2004
Skills
- Interpersonal, Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Project Support and Organisation
- Agenda preparation and minute taking
- Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement
- Workflow Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Report and Copy Writing
- Multitasking and Meeting Deadlines
- Professional Relationship Building
Volunteer Experience
- President and committee member of local community-based non-profit women’s surfing group, Swell Mamas Inc. in Inverloch
- Volunteer at South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club (SGB) and Inverloch Kongwak Netball Football Club (IKNFC)
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Social Media Manager
The Invy Baker
08.2020 - Current
Translator in Corporate Communications
Lund University
10.2018 - Current
National Council Administrative Assistant
Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)
08.2017 - 12.2018
Administrative Officer
Chisholm Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Manager
Victorian Interpreting and Translation Service (VITS)
05.2012 - 05.2013
Translator
Leafbranch Translations
08.2008 - Current
Project Manager
Commercial Translation Centre (CTC)
09.2007 - 10.2009
Master of Science - Translation Studies
Edinburgh University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And English Philology
University of Granada
Hispanic Studies Diploma - Hispanic Studies
University of Granada
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