Oğulcan Dursun Gecekal
Translator/Interpreter
Samsun
Summary
I am a fresh graduate from the Translation and Interpretation Department at Samsun University, a motivated and technology-focused translator. During my internship and freelance translation experience at MotaWord, I gained practical skills, particularly in legal texts, official documents, and game localization. Leveraging my proficiency in CAT tools and my interest in artificial intelligence, I aim to provide high-quality, consistent, and timely translation services in the Turkish-English language pair.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Translator
MotaWord
09.2024 - Current
- Translate legal and official documents, including contracts, powers of attorney, and official correspondence, from Turkish to English, ensuring terminological accuracy and format consistency.
- Translate dialogue texts, user interface (UI) elements, and marketing materials for video games, adhering to cultural adaptation and localization principles tailored to the target audience.
- Learn quality control standards by assisting senior translators in the proofreading and final review processes of official and legal documents.
- Translated documents from Turkish to English.
Intern
MotaWord
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously, communicating effectively with project managers, and adhering strictly to deadlines.
- Actively use CAT tools and TM management to ensure consistency and increase efficiency in large-scale projects.
- Gain basic experience in professional translation workflows by performing manual translations of various text types, such as public institution documents, agendas, and interview transcripts.
- Develop practical skills by receiving hands-on training on professional translation platforms and tools used within the company.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Translator And Interpretation (English)
Samsun University
Samsun 04.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Interests
My Interests and Hobbies, In addition to my great interest in technology, cinema and video games, I do research on artificial intelligence and automation for my professional development In my free time, I am interested in graphic design with applications such as Photoshop and learning 3D modeling I have a great interest in history since childhood
DRIVING LICENCE
- Cars: B1
- Cars: B
Hobbies
Professional Development
- Artificial Intelligence and Automation Technologies Research
- Game Localization Strategies Analysis
Creative Skills
- Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop)
- 3D Modeling (Learning phase)
Timeline
Freelance Translator
MotaWord
09.2024 - Current
Intern
MotaWord
08.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Translator And Interpretation (English)
Samsun University
04.2001 -