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Natacha L.

Trpinja, Croatia

$35/hr
5.0
158 jobs

Top Rated Plus Translator & Editor | Expert Book & Document Refinement | French Transcription Specialist ๐Ÿ“„ Profile Overview: Transforming words into impact. Precise. Fluid. Reliable. Are you looking for more than just a literal translation? You need a partner who understands the nuances of language, the rhythm of a story, and the importance of a flawless professional image. With a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated Plus status (top 3% on Upwork), I provide high-end linguistic services tailored to your specific needs. I don't just process text; I polish it until it resonates perfectly with your target audience. โœจ My Core Expertise: 1. Translation & Localization (English to French) I go beyond word-for-word translation. I adapt your message, tone, and cultural nuances to ensure your content sounds natural and native. Whether itโ€™s marketing material, technical documents, or creative copy, I ensure your voice is heard correctly. 2. Book & Document Editing/Proofreading As a specialist in literary and non-fiction works, I offer a deep-dive editorial approach. I donโ€™t just fix typos; I suggest stylistic improvements to enhance flow, clarity, and impact. I act as your "first critical reader" to make your manuscript or professional document stand out. 3. Audio & Video Transcription (French) I transform your recordings into clean, structured, and ready-to-use text. From conferences and interviews to YouTube videos, I provide accurate transcriptions that can be further translated or edited into articles and books. ๐Ÿš€ Why Choose My Services? Top Rated Plus Excellence: A proven track record of handling large-scale contracts with consistent 5-star feedback. The "Human" Touch": No machine translation here. I provide artisanal quality with an eye for detail that AI simply cannot match. Seamless Workflow: I am highly responsive and committed to your deadlines. Your project is managed with total transparency and security. Collaborative Approach: I am not a "black box." I discuss your goals and specific requirements to ensure the final result exceeds your expectations. Ready to elevate your project? Click the "Invite" button, and let's discuss how I can help your words reach their full potential.

  • English
  • French
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Website Localization
  • Cryptocurrency
  • English to French Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Transcript
  • Transcription Software
  • Romance Novel
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Book Editing
Cong F.

Shanghai, China

$25/hr
4.9
2,383 jobs

โœฆ 20+ years of Englishโ€“Chinese and Cantonese experience, 30M+ words delivered across 12 industries, and a consistent output of 4,000โ€“5,000 words per day with publication-level accuracy. Trusted by Apple, Nvidia, IBM, Intel, Samsung and Johnson & Johnson, I manage end-to-end localization using Trados, InDesign, Aegisub, SEO tools and etc. to deliver precise, market-ready results. Available 7 days a week with responses within 1 hour. Why Choose My Services? ๐Ÿ… Certified Expertise: As a certified member of the American Translators Association (ATA) and holding an expert-level certification from the China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI), I have translated over 30 million words, delivering excellence in every project. ๐Ÿญ Industry Coverage Across 12 Sectors: Delivering legal, medical, technical, IT, finance, cryptocurrency, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, e-commerce, marketing, and gaming projects with sector-specific terminology control and compliance awareness, supported by a strong engineering background with expertise in Chemical Engineering. ๐Ÿ” SEO-Optimized Localization: Combining linguistic precision with keyword research and on-page SEO strategy, I optimize translated content for Baidu, Google, and regional search enginesโ€”improving rankings, visibility, and conversion performance in Chinese markets. ๐ŸŒ Full-Service Chinese & Cantonese Market Solutions: Supporting projects across highly regulated and technical industries, I deliver integrated translation, localization, and subtitling services designed for accuracy, clarity, and commercial impact. ๐ŸŒ Multilingual Solutions: Leading a professional translation agency, I provide comprehensive services across multiple languages, ensuring seamless communication for global clients. ๐Ÿ† Top-Tier Clients: Trusted by global brands such as Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Intel, Apple, Nestlรฉ, YouTube, VISA, Microsoft, Unilever, and Amazon, I bring experience and credibility to every project. ๐Ÿ”ง Bilingual Localization Excellence: Offering professional Chinese-English localization services, I specialize in adapting content to resonate with Chinese audiences, maximizing engagement and conversions. ๐ŸŒ Cultural Insight: Having lived, studied, and worked in the USA for over a decade, I possess deep cultural insights that enrich my translation and localization services. โ‚ฟ๐ŸŽฎ Blockchain Enthusiast & Gaming Specialist: As a dedicated believer in blockchain and cryptocurrency, and a passionate gamer, I bring specialized knowledge to projects in these dynamic fields. Academic and Professional Credentials: ๐ŸŽ“ Graduated from a prestigious "211 Project" and "985 Platform" university in China. ๐ŸŽ“ Exchange student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), one of Asia's top universities. ๐ŸŽ“ Earned a degree from a leading U.S. graduate school, achieving TOEFL and GRE scores of 100+ and 320+, respectively. Technical Proficiency: ๐Ÿ›  Experienced with CAT tools such as SDL Trados and MemoQ, ensuring consistency and quality with fast turnaround times. Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Flash, Adobe InDesign, Aegisub, WordPress, and more. Commitment to Confidentiality: ๐Ÿ”’ All client information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and will never be disclosed.

  • English to Mandarin Chinese Translation
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • SDL Trados
  • Legal Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Market Research
  • Project Management
  • Business Translation
  • Chinese
  • Microsoft Word
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Subtitles
  • SEO Strategy
Sergio C.

Montemorelos, Mexico

$15/hr
4.9
326 jobs

I am a professional Englishโ€“Spanish translator and proofreader with C2 English proficiency and over 8 years of experience. I help businesses, authors, and marketing teams deliver accurate, culturally adapted translations that read naturally in the target language. I specialize in: technical documents, SEO content, manuals, websites, surveys, academic and medical texts. I also provide meticulous proofreading to ensure error-free final deliverables. โœ” Translated + localized 10,000+ words for marketing campaigns โœ” Proofread technical manuals with zero errors My clients appreciate fast turnaround, clear communication, and zero grammar or cultural mistakes. Letโ€™s work together to make your content shine in both languages.

  • Spanish
  • SEO Localization
  • Latin American Spanish Accent
  • Mexican Spanish Dialect
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Legal Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Transcript
Hoshun M.

Tokyo, Japan

$40/hr
5.0
231 jobs

Iโ€™m Hoshun, a native professional Japanese translator and proofreader who turns large-scale Word (DOCX) / Excel (XLSX)/ PowerPoint (PPTX) / Google Document/Spreadsheet/Slide/XLIFF packages into flawless Japaneseโ€”often faster than average. I guarantee exceptional quality at unparalleled speed for tasks that other translators might deem impossible. When quick and meticulous translations are needed, you can rely on me as your steadfast ally. Field: General contents, Fintech, IT, etc. **๏ผœMy skills๏ผž** - Translation, Localization (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides, XLIFF, json, HTML, CSS, Texts, etc.) - Transcreation - Transcription of Japanese (Audio and video files, mp3, mp4) - Subtitling (SRT) - Proofreading, checking - Voice recording, narration, voice acting ๏ผœThe platform I'm familiar with๏ผž Crowdin Qualtrics Phrase **๏ผœAbout subtitling๏ผž** I can make SRT files or burn subtitles directly onto a video. # Examples of my past translation projects **๏ผœApps๏ผž** - Smart Meditation: A wellness app offering guided meditation sessions and mindfulness tools - POP guide: A digital guide app providing interactive information for events, museums, or exhibitions - 3D Modeling App: A creative tool for designing and visualizing 3D models - QuitSure: A health app designed to help users quit smoking through behavioral guidance - Toko: English leaning app - Donna: AI song and music maker - IRMO: An AI-powered art and avatar creation app for generating images and visual content - TradingKey: A finance app offering trading tools and resources for investors - Bodd: Automatic fitting app - 5 Minute Pilates: Daily Pilates guide app - Liven: Self-discovery companion app - Ruut: Personalized running & mobility training app **๏ผœWebsites๏ผž** - QuitSure: Official website for the smoking cessation app, with resources and user support - Smart Meditation: Website for the meditation app, featuring program details and subscription options - Makkah Digital Coin: A cryptocurrency platform providing digital coin services and blockchain solutions - KOMOJU card: A payment gateway site offering online transaction and e-commerce solutions - INNO SUPPS: A nutrition and supplement brand website showcasing health products - Zact: A fintech website offering digital payment and financial management services - TradingKey: Online platform for trading education, tools, and financial resources - JMarkets: A financial services website focused on market analysis and trading solutions - NEBULA: A personalityโ€‘analysis platform providing AIโ€‘driven insights - MyTraitsProfile: An online assessment site offering MBTIโ€‘based personality tests **๏ผœ Books ๏ผž** - "Wonderful Day" # Publisher Kidkidos books - "The Traveling Caterpillar" # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "I Am Thankful" By Shelley Admont # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "Under the Stars" # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "Knowing Me, Knowing You - TAKE A WALK WITH ME" by Elizabeth Murphy, Ed.D. - "If Youโ€™re not Monitoring, Youโ€™re Not Protected" By Dr. James Dean Senger **๏ผœ Games ๏ผž** - Passion Eye - The Last Frame **๏ผœ YouTube ๏ผž** - Quantum Tech HD - Oscar Hunt: Scaling US Retail Operations with Bodd **๏ผœ Opera ๏ผž** - Curlew River by Benjamin Britten **๏ผœVoice over, narration๏ผž** - P3 Dokument (Swedish Broadcasting Corporation) **๏ผœMedical๏ผž** - Clinical tests - Charts - Surgery explanations - Cancer study - Discussion Guide for Physicians **๏ผœTransportation๏ผž** - Fly Lili airport announcement (Air port announcement) - TVM UI Translation - Haneda Airport Parking (Terms and Conditions)

  • Localization
  • Software Localization
  • Subtitles
  • Japanese
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Word
  • Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Website Localization
  • Subtitling
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Marketing Localization
Md. Ahad H.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

$16/hr
5.0
46 jobs

โœ” Certified English - Bengali Translator | Native Bengali Translator โœ’ Bengali Proofreader ๐Ÿ“ Bengali Linguist | iGaming Translator | Forex Translator | Website, UI, App Localization Expert | AI Data Annotation & Labelling | Copywriter | Voice over Artist | LLM Trainer | Bengali Tutor | Creative Writer ๐Ÿ“ข Master's in Linguistics | 100% Human Translation and also Expert in - Crowdin, SDL Trados, Smartcat, Shaip, Aegisub, Lokalise, MemoQ, Transkriptor, Labely, Locize, Memsource, Xbench and more. ๐Ÿ“ Experiences of working with Duolingo, Amazon, Spotify, Pocket option, 1xBet, 22Bet, OctaFx, Veeva โœ Script Writer, Content Writer, Creative Writer** **Virtual Assistant, Researcher** **Video Advertisement Actor** ** Very high percentage of clients with repeated business. ** Top scores in skills.** Words can win a war if you can use them properly and they can prevent a war if you're better! If you are not a pro in word-craft, then you can always count on me, your personal Writing Knight, who is always ready to provide the words that can bring the best results for you, be it selling stuff, pleasing somebody, win you an argument or simply make money for you. A writer, Translator, Proofreader, Bengali Tutor, researcher, Interpreter, Voice Over Artist, Virtual Assistant, Transcriptionist and Bengali Linguist. I live in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I've been an excellent student throughout my studies. I've won numerous awards in debating, writing. I've been writing and translating for international companies for years. I have published articles and blogs for websites, forums, and magazines. I've been working as a professional Bengali- English/ English- Bengali translator for many years. **Services I provide** **Writing and translation** โ€ข Content Writing โ€ข Creative Writing โ€ข Articles โ€ข Blog Posts Writing โ€ข Academic Writing โ€ข Report Writing โ€ข Copywriting โ€ข Rewriting โ€ข Ghost Writing โ€ข Children's Writing โ€ข Editing and Proofreading โ€ข WordPress Blogging โ€ข English to Bengali translation โ€ข Bengali to English translation โ€ข Live Interpretation **Admin support and Statistics** โ€ข Research โ€ข Data Entry โ€ข Data Editing โ€ข Data processing and drawing research conclusion โ€ข Statistical Modeling โ€ข Statistical Tests โ€ข Web Research โ€ข Transcription **Search Engine Optimization** โ€ข Keyword Research โ€ข Keyword Prominence โ€ข Keyword Density โ€ข Tags, Meta Tags, Meta Descriptions โ€ข Titles, H2, H3 etc. titles โ€ข WordPress Blog Posting and Managing โ€ข Curation **Artist** โ€ข Voice over Artist โ€ข Actor โ€ข Video Advertisement **Virtual Assistant** I love my work. I try to dedicate myself completely to my work so that they can shine on their own.

  • Data Entry
  • Website Translation
  • Live Interpretation
  • Bengali to English Translation
  • Forex Trading
  • Content Writing
  • Business Translation
  • Storytelling
  • Linguistics
  • Blog Writing
  • Voice-Over
  • English to Bengali Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Content Localization
Nazarii M.

Stebnyk, Ukraine

$12/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Flutter Developer with 2+ years building cross-platform mobile apps that ship to real users โ€” not prototypes. My work is live on the App Store and Google Play right now. I specialize in production-grade Flutter & Dart development with Clean Architecture, BLoC/Cubit state management, and seamless REST API / WebSocket integration. If your codebase needs to scale โ€” or your MVP needs to launch fast โ€” I know both paths. What I've shipped: โ†’ Fintech app (My Savings Coach) โ€” personal finance & lifestyle tracking with Plaid SDK integration, real-time WebSocket updates, JWT auth, and interactive Fl Chart dashboards โ†’ Sports coaching app (SWITCH5) โ€” live on App Store and Google Play; roster management, in-game timers, score tracking โ†’ Social networking app (Neteject AB) โ€” complex UI animations, Supabase backend, real-time data, feature-based Clean Architecture โ†’ RFX Soccer Recruit โ€” AI-powered college soccer recruitment platform built with FlutterFlow; automated coach outreach, personalized dashboards, real-time feedback system; live on App Store โ†’ Astrology app โ€” real-time content delivery via WebSocket, Bloc state management, scalable API architecture. My technical stack: Flutter ยท Dart ยท FlutterFlow ยท BLoC / Cubit ยท Provider ยท Clean Architecture ยท REST API ยท Dio ยท WebSocket ยท JWT ยท Firebase ยท Supabase ยท Freezed ยท GoRouter ยท AutoRouter ยท Figma ยท Git Industries I've shipped in: Fintech ยท Sports ยท Social ยท Health & Lifestyle ยท EdTech / Recruiting Every project I take on gets the same treatment: clean, documented code, pixel-perfect UI matched to your Figma, and communication that doesn't leave you guessing. I give weekly progress updates, flag blockers early, and don't disappear mid-project. Available for MVPs, feature development, and ongoing contracts. Tell me what you're building โ€” I'll tell you how I'd approach it.

  • Android App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Flutter
  • Dart
  • Clean Architecture
  • Firebase
  • Websockets
  • Responsive Design
  • Supabase
  • REST API
  • API
  • App Store Upload
  • FlutterFlow
  • Mobile App Bug Fix
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • Website to Mobile App Conversion
  • Mobile App Improvement
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Mobile App Localization

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