Caucasian Chinese Translator and Mandarin Interpreter in Beverly Hills, California

We are very pleased to have a Caucasian Chinese translator and Mandarin interpreter to join our team in Los Angeles.  Michael has been using his Chinese/English translation skills to facilitate communication between Chinese and US firms, building stronger relationship with international partners, as well as providing educational services.  He has spent several years in China, studying Chinese language and history at Nanjing University, before completing his Mandarin court interpreter program from the extension program at University of California, Los Angeles. Please see below for his resume.

Caucasian Chinese translator and Mandarin Interpreter

Academic History

2012 University of California Los Angeles
Graduated with distinction from program at UCLA extension to become a certified Mandarin Chinese court interpreter.

2001 Nanjing University
Graduate -level Chinese Language and History Studies Program
Awarded Scholarship from Chinese Education Ministry to study Chinese
language and history at prestigious Nanjing University.

1998 University of California San Diego
Bachelor's Degree in Arts- History
Minor in Chinese Language studies with 3.5 GPA in Chinese Language courses

Employment History

2011-2013 Mandarin Language Interpreter, World Services
Accompany native Mandarin speakers to hospital to interpret during physician consultation, and provide assistance with scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.

2008-2011 Sales Manager, Shanghai Liang Tian Travel
Translation of marketing and promotional materials into English aimed at the expatriate community in Shanghai. Responsible for selecting and purchasing advertising in local market.

2006- 2008 Web Designer, Matchbook Studios
Web design and marketing for wide variety of companies based in Shanghai.

2003-2006 Business Development, Element Fresh Restaurants
Location scout for Western restaurant chain in Shanghai during a period of rapid expansion, going from 1 outlet to 6. Responsible for locating and opening largest dollar-volume outlet to date in Super Brand Mall, Pudong.