James Michael Benitez

Filipino Linguist with years of experience in delivering language services, including TEP, MTPE, LQA, Transcription, and Subtitling, using CAT tools. Adaptive in dealing with different topics, terminologies, and writing styles. Capable of fulfilling the task ahead of the deadline.

Junior Filipino Linguist at QwertyWorks Data Services (2019-01 – 2023-12)

• Translated English content into Filipino while ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and adherence to client requirements.
• Performed linguistic quality assurance (LQA) reviews on translated content, identifying and correcting grammar, terminology, style, and localization issues.
• Evaluated machine-translated outputs, providing feedback and post-editing support to enhance translation quality and machine learning performance.
• Accomplished subtitling efforts for an instructional material tailored for adults with medical needs, including guides and scenario dialogues.
• Completed huge translation gaming project for The Walking Dead franchise, primarily translating in-game dialogues with limited character count restrictions.

Outsourced Filipino Linguist at Freelance (2023-01 – Present)

• Localized and reviewed multilingual content across legal, medical, gaming, and marketing domains, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Transcreated communication materials for the Philippine Navy, adapting messaging to resonate effectively with Filipino audiences while preserving intent and tone.
• Transcribed and edited trade transaction phone calls, improving linguistic clarity, grammar, and contextual accuracy in Filipino.
• Developed and maintained Filipino style guides and terminology glossaries, improving consistency and reducing linguistic errors across large-scale localization projects.