Damien Liles
Baltimore, MD
Cell: (410) 978-0075 Email: damienliles@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/damienliles
Chinese-English Translator
English: Native
Language Localization
Language Quality Assessment
Mandarin Chinese: Professional Fluency
Proofreading & Editing
Research & Analysis
Degree: BA, Chinese, University of Maryland, College Park
Technologies: Microsoft Office 2013, SDL Trados, Adobe Acrobat,
Wordfast, HTML 5
Industries: Military, Literature, Business, Television
WORK EXPERIENCE
Multilingual Solutions, Independent Contractor
Translation of 300+ page military book and tactical diagrams (CH→EN).
 Knowledge of recent military conflicts and weapons terminology.
 Average translation rate of 2,800 words per day.
Sept 2013 – Feb 2014
[FROMzine源], Translator & Assistant Editor
Aug 2012 – Present
Intern for a recently-published Chinese-English lifestyle magazine.
 CH→EN Translation of monthly calendar events, letters from the editor, and article summaries.
 Management of Facebook page updates and fan outreach, networking in the Chinese community.
 Daily interaction with media team comprised of native Chinese speakers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Chinese, University of Maryland, College Park
Aug 2009 – May 2013
GPA: 3.49, Minor in Russian Language and Literature
 Studied Mandarin Chinese, in both Simplified and Traditional scripts.
 Attended classes on Business Chinese, Classical Chinese Literature, and Culture Studies.
 Academic Programs: Global Communities, Language House
 Honors: Deans List (2011 – 2013), Adele Austin Rickett Memorial Scholarship (2010), XiaMen Award
for Excellence in Chinese Language (2009)
Study Abroad, National Taiwan Normal University
May 2011 – Aug 2011
 Received Taiwan HuaYu Enrichment Scholarship for full-immersion program in Taipei.
 Studied history, culture, etiquette, and Traditional Chinese language.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Academic Programs
Language House Immersion Program
Jan 2011 – May 2013
 Daily Chinese language and cultural immersion with apartment mates.
 Weekly topic discussions led by native Chinese-speaking mentor.
 Mandatory house activities cultivating historical, geographical, and sociological knowledge.
 Completed research project on Yin-Yang in Contemporary Culture.
Global Communities
Aug 2010 – May 2012
 Developed understanding of global issues and the ability to work cooperatively with people
of diverse backgrounds.
 Treasurer, Cultural Programming Committee – Financial and promotional management for
campus cultural events each semester.
 Completed a volunteer service, distributing food to local immigrants.
Milestones & Certificates
The 13th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition
Apr – July 2013
 Gold-award winner in US national speech and performance competition, sponsored by
China’s Hanban/Confucius Institute.
 Represented the US in internationally-televised competition held in China, competing with
122 contestants and earning a 6-month scholarship.
Jiangsu Cup Chinese Speech Contest
Nov 2011
 Silver-award winner in DC-area speech contest for intermediate-high proficiency, sponsored
by the Jiangsu International Cultural Exchange Center and Nanjing University.
 Earned a trip around the Jiangsu Province of China, visiting Nanjing, Yangzhou, Suzhou,
Zhouzhuang, and Shanghai.
HSK Level 6 Chinese Proficiency
Oct 2013
Associations
President, Chinese Learners' Club
Oct 2012 – May 2013
 Aided underclassmen in their Chinese study through vocabulary explanation and expansion.
 Helped students establish language partnerships with native Chinese speakers.
Unofficial Member, Toastmasters International
Aug 2012 – May 2013
 Practiced public speaking and impromptu conversation through structured weekly meetings.
UMD Chinese Student and Scholar Association
UMD Chinese Student Association
UMD ESOL Conversation Program Volunteer