Sailing - Own a 41' Columbia sailboat
Traveling, camping, hiking, outdoor adventure
Baking & cooking, gardening, foraging
Reading, watching movies, music and photography
Xiaolin Wu
Summary
I am Lynn/Xiaolin Wu, a native-born Chinese that has been living internationally for the last ten years. I have been professionally translating and interpreting for thirty years, translating between English and Chinese, both Traditional and Simplified. I also translate between Cantonese and English, offer editing and proofreading of Chinese and Cantonese.
Married to an Englishman, living and travelling in the USA, UK, Bahamas, Caribbean and Central America has given me a cross-cultural understanding allowing my translations to hit the target audience.
I am a highly self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic. You can expect your project to be completed with the best possible translations on time with seamless communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Freelance, Self-employed
10.2016 - Current
- Translated documents between English and Chinese, both Traditional and Simplified.
- Translation between Cantonese and English, offer editing and proofreading of Chinese and Cantonese.
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
Cook/Stew on Yachts
Freelance, Self-emplyoed
04.2016 - Current
- Cooking for guests and crew, provisioning, maintaining galley's clean and organizing the work area
- Maintaining interior's cleanness and tidiness, serving meals and drinks for guests, handling housekeeping and laudry
Sales Assistant/Translator and Interpreter
Simpson Marine (Shenzhen) Ltd. Sanya Branch
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Daily communication by telephone and email with English speaking colleagues and customers.
- Interpreter for non-Chinese speaking colleagues. Business owners, captains, engineers and visiting business associates.
- Translated documents
Business Administration documents
Yacht importation to China documents
Yacht registration in China documents
Crew Handbook
Yacht Maintenance Manual of different models of motor yachts and sailing yachts.
Yacht Owner's Manual of different models of motor yachts and sailing yachts.
Yacht Specifications of different models of motor yachts and sailing yachts.
Marketing Brochures and Advertising Materials
CEO PA & Interpreter / Sales Assistant
OM Yachting Ltd, Sanya
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Similar role in Simpson Marine (Shenzhen) Ltd. Sanya Branch
Owner and Manager
Hospitality Industry
01.2001 - 08.2013
- Management of thriving hospitality businesses, dealing with suppliers to serving our guests.
- Design and translation of menus and all promotional materials
- Freelance translation and interpreting for foreign business guests.
Assistant Crew Manager /Translator and Interpreter
Sunseeker China, Sanya Branch
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Similar role as in Simpson Marine
Owner and Manager
Hospitality Industry
01.2001 - 08.2013
- Jan 2013 – Aug 2013 Microgreens HN growing and supply for local hotels - Hainan, China
Jan 2010 – Apr 2011 Owner & Manager of Reef Bar & Grill - Hainan, China
Jan 2001 – Apr 2009 Partnered with an Italian chef, opened Papponi an authentic Italian restaurant first and Kaiyin Pizzeria & Deli. Owner & Manager - Guangdong, China - Management of thriving hospitality businesses, dealing with suppliers to serving our guests.
- Design and translation of menus and all promotional materials
- Freelance translation and interpreting for foreign business guests.
Salesperson
International Trading Companies
09.1995 - 12.2000
- 1) Zhongshan Nan Yue Import & Export Trading Company
2) Zhongshan Textile Import & Export Trading Company - Daily communication with foreign buyers through emails
- Interpret in business meetings, trading fairs
- Translating & generating documents for banks, customs and other relevant corporations regarding to the trade
Education
Bachelor of International Trade - Business
Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Trade
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China07-1995
Skills
- Written translation
- Fluent bilingualism
- Effective communication techniques
- Cultural awareness
- Areas of Translation Expertise
Product descriptions
Business documents
Technical Instructions & Manuals
Articles and literary texts
Website & Blogs
Advertisements
Fitness & Sports
Health & Nutrition
Fashion & Beauty
Travel
Interests
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Freelance, Self-employed
10.2016 - Current
Cook/Stew on Yachts
Freelance, Self-emplyoed
04.2016 - Current
Sales Assistant/Translator and Interpreter
Simpson Marine (Shenzhen) Ltd. Sanya Branch
01.2015 - 12.2015
CEO PA & Interpreter / Sales Assistant
OM Yachting Ltd, Sanya
09.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Crew Manager /Translator and Interpreter
Sunseeker China, Sanya Branch
08.2011 - 11.2012
Owner and Manager
Hospitality Industry
01.2001 - 08.2013
Owner and Manager
Hospitality Industry
01.2001 - 08.2013
Salesperson
International Trading Companies
09.1995 - 12.2000
Bachelor of International Trade - Business
Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Trade
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