Slyvester James
Bilingual Translation & Interpretation Professional
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About
Highly motivated and detail-oriented bilingual professional with formal language training from the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Dedicated to leveraging advanced Mandarin Chinese and English translation skills to support corporate operations within professional Chinese business environments. Possesses a deep foundational understanding of Chinese culture, character components, and standard corporate etiquette.
Proven ability to deliver structured written translations and clear verbal interpretation, ensuring seamless cross-cultural communication and operational excellence.
Experience
Chinese–English Translator & Interpreter (Academic & Freelance) - Awka, Nigeria
- Translated corporate texts, official correspondence, and instructional materials between English and Mandarin, focusing heavily on accurate professional register and contextual tone.
- Executed consecutive interpretation practice within mock business meetings, effectively facilitating clear communication.
- Researched industry-specific Chinese business vocabulary to build an efficient, ready-to-use lexicon for corporate roles.
Administrative Support & Communications Assistant - Awka, Nigeria
- Managed task schedules and organized internal documentation with an emphasis on high accuracy and meticulous detail.
- Handled all assignments and operational records with complete workplace confidentiality.
- Collaborated seamlessly within fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to diverse corporate operational structures.
Education
Mandarin Chinese & Translation Studies - Confucius Institute, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
