TRANSLATOR PERSONAL SUMMARY
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I am a multi-skilled, reliable trilingual translator with a proven ability to translate
written documents from a source language to a target language. (English, Chinese
and Malay).
A quick learner who can absorb new ideas & can communicate clearly &
effectively with people from all social & professional backgrounds.
Well mannered, articulate & fully aware of diversity & multicultural issues.
Flexible in the ability to adapt to challenges when they arise & at the same time
remaining aware of professional roles & boundaries.
Would like to work as a translator for a successful and ambitious company that
offers great opportunities for career development and progression.
JOB SCOPEs
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Researching legal & technical phraseology to ensure the correct translation is
used. Liaising with clients to discuss any unclear points.
Providing guidance & feedback & creating customer-specific style guides.
Translation of documents/letters from a Chinese to English & vice versa.
Reviewing and proofreading mother-tongue text.
Revising more junior translators' translations.
Conducting face-to-face interpreting.
Telephone interpreting.
Working as a translator for Law firms, charities and local councils.
Supporting the translation team with other projects when necessary.
Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
Retrieving articles from newspapers, magazines & the internet & translating them
into English/ Chinese
RECENT PROJECTS IN 2013
 English to Simplified Chinese Translation and App Testing for SPOTIFY Music
app
 Simplified Chinese to English Translation for Code of Practice Takeda China
WORK EXPERIENCE
TRANSLATOR & INTERPRETER June 2002 – Present
Working freelance for several translation agency providing a translation and
interpretation service to clients where needed. Involved converting documents and
articles from one language into another and ensuring that the finished converted articles
relay the intended message as clearly as possible.
Kevin Liew 刘恺文
Tel: +65-83331987
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
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Liew Kai Wen (Kevin)
334, Kang Ching Road, S (610334)
Malaysian, Employment Pass Holder
Chinese
Single
Male
+65-83331987
vicman871@hotmail.com
www.facebook.com/vicmanoo
EDUCATION
July 2009- July 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Majoring in Marketing
GSM Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) , Selangor
Current CGPA (7th session): 3.92 /4.00
Best Student Award for 2009/2010
2005-2009
Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Food Science & Technology
Majoring in Food Management and Entrepreneurship
Food Science & Technology Faculty, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor
CGPA: 3.58/4.00
2004-2005
Diploma of Science (Biology)
Malacca Matriculation College (KMM), Masjid Tanah
CGPA : 3.54/4.00
High School
SMK Dato Penggawa Timur, Masai, Johor
SPM : 11A’s (6 A1, 5 A2)
PMR: 8 A’s
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2009-2010
Best Student Award in MBA 2009/2010
2009
Champion of 6th Food Science & Technology Seminar, MIFT, Malaysia
2009
Dean’s Award for Bachelor Degree’s (Two semesters)
2006
Taekwondo Promotion Test— 4th Gup ( Red Belt)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
2. Proficient in English, Mandarin and Malay languages.
3. Computer skills including Internet and E-mail skills
4. Basic Design skills including Adobe Photoshop Suite.
4. Pleasant personality, outgoing, enthusiastic to make friends.
5. Good communications, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
6. Achievement-oriented team player with strong planning, organizational,
communication and problem-solving skills.
7. Strong leadership ability and able to develop others.
8. Multi-tasking ability
LEISURE INTEREST
1. Reading, Swimming, Basketball, Singing, Travelling and Blogging
COURSES TAKEN (MBA)
Managerial Economics
Organizational Behaviour
Accounting for Decision Making
Business Law and Ethics
Business Research Methods
Strategic Management
Project Paper
Marketing Research Marketing Management
Management Information Systems
Operations Management
Human Resource Management
Financial Management
Service Marketing
Promotion Marketing