İLAYDA ATADENİZ
Summary
As a passionate language professional with a degree in English Language and Literature, I bring expertise in linguistic analysis, translation, and cultural adaptation. My experience spans content annotation, subtitle synchronization, and ensuring accuracy and relevance across multilingual projects.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
English Annotator
Summa Linguae Technologies
08.2024 - Current
- Controlled and annotated content from major U.S.-based news sources, such as The New York Times and other prominent publications, ensuring accuracy and linguistic consistency for machine learning and AI applications.
- Applied linguistic expertise to tag, categorize, and label data in line with specific guidelines, with a focus on U.S. cultural and linguistic nuances.
- Created concise summaries and detailed reports based on annotated content, providing insights and analysis to support project objectives.
- Collaborated with project managers and team members to refine annotation protocols, ensuring high-quality data annotation standards for NLP projects.
- Conducted quality control checks to maintain accuracy, meeting client-specific requirements and project timelines in a dynamic, multicultural team setting.
Audiovisual Translator
White Tree Localization
04.2024 - Current
- Translated and synchronized subtitles for a variety of audiovisual content, including TV series, documentaries, and movies, ensuring accurate timing and seamless viewer experience.
- Edited and quality-checked (QC) subtitles to maintain linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and adherence to client guidelines.
- Created and maintained detailed Excel sheets with vocabulary, terminology, and other linguistic resources to support consistency and accuracy across projects.
- Ensured high-quality translation standards by adapting content for language, tone, and context while preserving the intended message and style of the original material.
- Collaborated with project teams to maintain consistency in terminology and style, delivering polished, viewer-ready subtitles for international audiences.
AI Trainer
Outlier
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced AI language models in both Turkish and English by providing targeted linguistic feedback, focusing on language accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance in AI-generated content.
- Crafted and evaluated complex language-specific questions and answers in Turkish and English, refining the AI models’ language processing and bilingual adaptability.
- Analyzed and ranked bilingual AI outputs to improve coherence, tone, and contextual accuracy, ensuring high-quality, culturally aware user interactions.
- Collaborated with linguists and developers to enhance language training protocols, contributing to the development of AI models adept in both Turkish and English contexts.
Translator
Language Bear
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Translated website content with a focus on maintaining clarity, cultural appropriateness, and brand voice across digital platforms.
- Adapted content to resonate with target audiences, ensuring smooth and natural language flow.
- Collaborated with the Language Bear team to meet client requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables within project timelines.
AI Tutor
Mindrift by Toloka.ai
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Leveraged linguistic expertise to create and refine dialogues, training chat language models (LLMs) to generate accurate, contextually relevant responses in human-like interactions.
- Enhanced AI conversational capabilities by designing realistic scenarios and language-based prompts, improving the models' adaptability and fluency.
- Worked closely with AI developers and data scientists to assess and optimize model outputs, supporting the development of advanced, user-friendly conversational AI.
Writer
Trendyol
1 2024 - 09.2024
- Created SEO-optimized content for various Trendyol product categories, enhancing visibility and engagement across the platform.
- Researched keywords and industry trends to develop targeted content that aligned with Trendyol's brand tone and SEO strategy.
- Collaborated with the content team to ensure consistency and adherence to best SEO practices, driving organic traffic to product pages.
Personal English Tutor
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01.2020 - Current
- Provided tailored English tutoring for children and adults, focusing on exam preparation, language proficiency improvement, and general English skills.
- Created customized lesson plans that address grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and conversational fluency based on students’ specific goals.
- Assisted students in preparing for language exams by focusing on test-specific strategies and building confidence in key areas.
- Regularly assessed progress, adapting techniques to meet individual needs, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Subtitle Translator/Editor (Volunteer)
TEDx
9 2023 - Current
- Translated and edited subtitles for TEDx YouTube videos, ensuring accurate timing, readability, and alignment with TED's language quality standards.
- Contributed to making TED content accessible to a global audience while honing translation and editing skills in a professional environment.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to maintain consistency in terminology and adapt complex ideas for clear, engaging, and culturally sensitive subtitles.
English Teacher Volunteer
Cennet Suzer Kindergarten
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Volunteered to teach English to young children at a public kindergarten as part of a social responsibility project, fostering early language skills in a supportive and interactive environment.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and engaging activities to introduce basic English vocabulary and expressions.
- Encouraged language learning through games, songs, and interactive storytelling, building a positive foundation for future language development.
- Documented the project by writing a detailed report for university, outlining the classes and activities conducted, highlighting educational approaches, and reflecting on the project’s impact on the students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Gaziantep
Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
Certifications
Skills
- Translation and Localization – Proficient in translating content with cultural and linguistic accuracy, adapting materials to fit the target audience's language and cultural context
- Linguistic Analysis – Skilled in analyzing language structures, including syntax, semantics, and phonetics, with experience applying linguistic principles in both English and Turkish
- SEO Writing – Experienced in creating SEO-optimized content, using keyword research and on-page SEO techniques to enhance online visibility and engagement
- Content Annotation – Skilled in tagging, categorizing, and summarizing content for data annotation projects, with a focus on maintaining accuracy and relevance
- Subtitling and Synchronization – Proficient in translating and synchronizing subtitles for audiovisual content, ensuring precise timing and linguistic clarity
- Quality Control and Editing – Experienced in reviewing and editing translated or AI-generated content, maintaining high standards for clarity, accuracy, and stylistic consistency
- Language Tutoring – Adaptable in designing lessons for a variety of learners, preparing students for exams and improving language skills across grammar, vocabulary, reading, and conversation
- Cultural Adaptation – Strong understanding of cultural nuances, with the ability to adapt content and language to fit diverse cultural contexts effectively
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
English Annotator
Summa Linguae Technologies
08.2024 - Current
Translator
Language Bear
08.2024 - 11.2024
AI Trainer
Outlier
06.2024 - Current
Audiovisual Translator
White Tree Localization
04.2024 - Current
AI Tutor
Mindrift by Toloka.ai
12.2023 - 06.2024
Personal English Tutor
-
01.2020 - Current
English Teacher Volunteer
Cennet Suzer Kindergarten
01.2018 - 01.2019
Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
Certifications
Writer
Trendyol
1 2024 - 09.2024
Subtitle Translator/Editor (Volunteer)
TEDx
9 2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Gaziantep