C u r r r r i i c u l l u m V i i t t a e
R
ONA
Z
HANG
PO Box 868
Coorparoo QLD 4151
Australia
Tel : + 617 3394 3605
Fax: + 617 3161 0555
Mobile: +614 2269 6888 ronazhang@optusnet.com.au
2007
2005
2003
2000
Master of Arts in Translation & Interpreting (English & Chinese)
The University of Queensland
Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training
Marc Ratcliffe Workplace Education and Development, Brisbane
Certificate in Simultaneous Interpreting
Shanghai Foreign Studies Association, China
Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching & Literature
Nanjing Normal University, China
NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters Australia) accredited Interpreter (Mandarin to English & English to Mandarin)
NAATI accredited Translator (Chinese to English & English to Chinese)
Member of AUSIT (Australian Institute of Translators and Interpreters)
Nantong Translators Association
Shanghai Foreign Studies Association
Jan 05 -now Director, Auschina Translation
Freelance interpreter (Mandarin/English) & Translator (Chinese/English)
For agencies: TIS, On-call, QITS, Centrelink, IML, Education QLD
Oct 03-Jan 05
For private clients: ACCCA, BHP Billiton Brisbane, Chalco, No Boarders
Migration Advocates, QLD government, Skills Tech Australia etc
Marketing Coordinator
Theme & Variations Piano Services, Brisbane, Exclusive Agents for Steinway
& Sons
Freelance Interpreter and Translator (English & Chinese)
Insight Translation Service Shanghai
Jun 00-Sep 03 Translator & interpreter, Program coordinator, ESL English teacher
Qld Year 10 Program under scheme of Education QLD International
Institute of New Continent International Education, Shanghai
Sino-Australian Friendship School, Nantong
Dr Leong Ko
Program Convenor, Master of Arts in
Mr Fan Chen
Artistic Director, ACCCA
Translation & Interpreting (English&Chinese) Australian Centre of Chinese Culture & Arts
The University of Queensland 7 Kentucky St, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Phone: +617 3365 6419
Mobile: +614 0925 8422
Phone: +617 3344 6868
Mobile: +614 1305 4978

Email: l.ko@uq.edu.au
Email: fanchen@optusnet.com.au
Jan 05 - present Director, Auschina Translation
Major business:
 Providing Translation and Interpreting Services to agencies and private clients using a pool of NAATI accredited translators and interpreters
 Translating websites and business information kits for both Chinese & Australian business
 Translate top selling Australian books into Chinese
 Polishing brochures for Chinese Manufacturers
 Training program for theory driving test
 Training program for newly-arrived skilled workers from China
 Chinese Language & business culture training for local CEOs
 Produce guide books for translators and interpreters
Freelance interpreter & Translator (Mandarin/Chinese)
For agencies: TIS, On-call, QITS, Centrelink, IML, Education QLD
For private clients: ACCCA, BHP Billiton Brisbane, Chalco, No Boarders
Migration Advocates, QLD government, Skills Tech Australia etc
Major responsibilities:
 Undertaking phone interpreting assignments for Centrelink offices and TIS clients
 Providing on-site community interpreting services including
 Hosptials e.g. PA, QEII, Mater, RBWH, Ipswich, Redlands etc
 Centrelink offices
 Qld Transport centres
 Different levels of Courts & legal aid
 Schools
 Interpreting for presentations and trainings conducted by various government departments, institutions and local companies for various visiting Chinese delegations, including
 ACCCA
 BHP Billiton Brisbane
 Chalco - Aluminium Corparoation of China, Australian Office
 No Boarders Migration Advocates
 QLD government (Dept. of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Dept. of Education
Training and the Arts, Dept. of State Development, Investment Queensland)
 Skills Tech Australia etc
 Translating various certificates, legal documents, immigration documents, corporate promotion materials etc
Sep 05 – June 07 Marketing Coordinator (16 hours a week)
Theme & Variations Piano Services, Queensland
Exclusive agent in QLD & NSW for Steinway & Boston pianos
Major responsibilities:
 Promoting company profile & marketing products to the Asian Community in
Queensland
 Translating all promotion materials & relevant documents from English to Chinese
 Customer service, mainly for Asian customers
 Arranging sponsorship to relevant cultural events, e.g. Chinese Arts Festival,
Chinese New Year celebrations etc
 Office administration e.g. phone, fax, email & database etc

 Making bookings for piano tuning & delivery
 Assisting the Qld manager in organising events & concerts
 Participating in public relations at external functions & concerts
Oct 03 - Jan 05 Freelance Interpreter and Translator (English & Chinese)
Insight Translation Service Shanghai
A popular & long-established translation agency in Shanghai
Major responsibilities:
 Undertaking assigned translation work of all written documents (mostly financial & legal documents)
 Providing interpreting service for diverse crosscultural business negotiations including
 Beijing Olympic Committee vs Mizuno Group Japan
 Texhong Textile Group, Shanghai vs Miroglio, Italy
 Charna Chemicals, Shanghai vs Pantheon, India
 Interpreting for international fairs/exhibitions including
 2003 Australia Tertiary Education Exhibition, Shanghai
 2003 International Fair of Coatings, Shanghai
 2004 International Fair of Polyurethane, Shanghai
Sep 02-Sep 03 Program support officer, ESL English teacher
Institute of New Continent International Education, Shanghai
QLD Year 10 Program under the scheme of Education Queensland
International
Major responsibilities:
 Delivering classroom ESL English teaching
 Providing program support, translation & interpreting services
 Assisting Australian teachers in teaching & cultural support
 Formulating &collating information to issue a weekly report on program progress to the management
 Assisting in student behaviour management
 Assisting in compiling and publishing of newsletters
Jun 00 - Aug 02
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Program coordinator, translator & interpreter
Sino-Australian Friendship School, Nantong
QLD Year 10 Program under the scheme of Education Queensland
International
Major responsibilities:
 Participating in the setup of the program, including early negotiations between the Jiangsu Province and Queensland delegations, local and statewide marketing, student admission and staffing of the ‘foreign’ teachers
Conducting all levels of translation and interpreting
Maintaining databases, correspondences & reports
Coordinating in discussions between administration, staff, students, parents, and relevant external bodies
Assisting in the compiling of promotion materials, newsletters
Liaising with Education Queensland International & Mount Gravatt State High
School (Qld ‘Sister’ School)
Preparing and coordinating visits of visitors from China and abroad
Processing international payments and visa applications
Assisting the Australian teachers in their ESL teaching
Conducting training for the new local staff members