LINGYU ZHOU
TARINGA,QLD
Summary
Proven Mandarin Interpreter with a track record of facilitating seamless communication for the Department of Home Affairs - TIS and other esteemed organizations. Specializes in legal and medical interpretations, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and advanced English proficiency. Renowned for enhancing cross-cultural communication and consistently delivering accurate interpretations, ensuring successful outcomes and mutual understanding between diverse parties.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mandarin Interpreter
Department Of Home Affairs - TIS
03.2021 - Current
- Ensuring seamless communication between the Federal government executive department and non-English speakers.
- Enhanced communication by accurately interpreting Mandarin to English and vice versa during meetings and conferences of a legal and medical nature.
- Supported legal proceedings by offering precise interpretation services during court hearings, depositions, and client consultations.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout each assignment.
Mandarin Interpreter
ONCALL Interpreters&Translators
10.2017 - Current
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex documents by translating written materials from Mandarin to English.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while adhering to strict confidentiality requirements.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Facilitated business negotiations between Mandarin-speaking clients and English-speaking counterparts, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.
Mandarin Interpreter
Self-employeed
11.2016 - Current
- Received positive feedback from clients for consistently delivering accurate interpretations that facilitated successful outcomes during negotiations.
- Facilitated business negotiations between Mandarin-speaking clients and English-speaking counterparts, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD07.2022
Master of Arts - Chinese Interpreting And Translation (Advanced)
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Southeast University
Nanjing City, China07.2014
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Advanced English Proficiency
- Native Chinese Speaker
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Cross-cultural communication
Certification
- NAATI Level 3
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Mandarin Interpreter
Department Of Home Affairs - TIS
03.2021 - Current
Mandarin Interpreter
ONCALL Interpreters&Translators
10.2017 - Current
Mandarin Interpreter
Self-employeed
11.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Queensland University of Technology
Master of Arts - Chinese Interpreting And Translation (Advanced)
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Southeast University
- NAATI Level 3
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