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About Me

SHUANG JIN
E-mail: carojin.js@gmail.com


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EDUCATION
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MA Candidate in Translation & Localization Management
Monterey Institute of International
Aug 2010 - Present (Expected Graduation Date: May 2012)

BA Translation and Interpretation
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Aug 2006 - July 2010
--Minor in Finance
--Overall GPA: 3.35

Sino-NZ Friendly Experimental Class
Nanjing First High School, Nanjing, China
2003-2006
--Intensive English training by native English-speaking teachers for more than six hours per week.
--Korea Study Tour: fully school-sponsored as an award for excellence.


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STUDY TOUR
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Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics (CTL) Summer School Program
The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Summer 2009
--Studied Cross-cultural Communication.
--Field work at the Museum of Sydney and the Manly Council.

UC Berkeley Summer Sessions
The University of California, Berkeley, CA USA
Summer 2008
--Studied Human Rights and Global Politics, Philosophy of Minds.


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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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TRANSLATOR, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Education for Sustainable Development Association
Jan 2010 - May 2010, Present
--Translated documents

LECTURER & VIP INSTRUCTOR, Nanjing, China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group
Summer 2009
--Taught IELTS reading and TOEFL listening
--Accomplishment: received the highest rating (40/40) among all tutors.

RECEPTIONIST, Beijing, China
Regal Court Hotel
Summer 2008
--Addressed appeals and complaints
--Interpreted for non-Chinese-speaking guests


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VOLUNTEER AND OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
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LECTURE NOTE TAKER, Hong Kong
Run Run Shaw Library, CityU
2008-2009
--Transcribed lectures by visiting scholars for the press release and library data storage.

STUDENT ASSISTANT, Hong Kong
CTL, CityU
Autumn 2009 - Present
--Processed documents, proofread lecture notes, and prepared multi-media materials for an academic conference.

SOCIAL WORKER, Nanjing, China
Kang Shou Senior Apartment
Winter 2007 & Winter 2008
--Assisted in organization of recreational activities for the elderly to celebrate the New Year and residents°Ø birthdays.


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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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TRANSLATION GROUP, Founder and Administrator, 2009-2010
Foundation Year Mentoring Scheme, Student Mentor, 2009
Music Society, Welfare Secretary, 2007-08
Buddy Scheme, 2006-08
China Proper Track Society, 2006-07
Travelling Club, 2006-07


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AWARDS & HONORS
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Hong Kong Translation Society F. C. Lo Scholarships 2010
CTL Award for Innovation and Creation 2008
CityU Mainland Student Scholarship 2006-2007
Award for Outstanding Local Student Leaders 2006


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COMPUTER SKILLS
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--Various CAT Tools
--Skilled in operating a computer and high typing speed (around 70 wpm).
--MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Pro, Ulead VideoStudio, Audacity, Cool Edit.