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Öykü  Vagner

Öykü Vagner

Localization Specialist & Translator

Summary

Highly experienced translator with proven track record of delivering precise interpretations and translations between English and other languages. In-depth understanding of cultural nuances to effectively bridge communication.

Fluent in Turkish & English.

Business Inquiries: oykusezinbuyuk@gmail.com

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Freelance Localization & QA Specialist

Locpick | Game Localization & Audio
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Specialized in translating complex technical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity for end users.
  • Developed a strong working knowledge of industry-specific terminology through extensive research and continuous professional development.
  • Delivered high-quality subtitle translations for multimedia content, enhancing viewer comprehension and enjoyment.
  • Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.

Freelance Localization Specialist

WordKeepers Games Loc
02.2022 - Current
  • Contributed to the creation of company glossaries and style guides to promote consistency within the organization''s translated materials.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Delivered high-quality subtitle translations for multimedia content, enhancing viewer comprehension and enjoyment.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.

Translator

EduPage Turkey
10.2020 - Current
  • Translated business websites to support international expansions.
  • Developed a strong working knowledge of industry-specific terminology through extensive research and continuous professional development.
  • Provided real-time interpretation services during conferences, contributing to seamless communication between speakers and attendees.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Specialized in translating complex technical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity for endusers.
  • Expanded personal language expertise by regularly attending workshops, conferences, webinars, or taking relevant courses.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of language trends and developments to ensure the highest level of translation accuracy possible.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Translated documents from English to Turkish and vice versa.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
  • Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.

Professional VALORANT Player

Ninjas In Pyjamas
01.2023 - 07.2023

Professional VALORANT Player

Rix GG
04.2022 - 11.2022

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Translation & Interpretation

Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir
04.2001 -

Skills

Translation Memory Tools

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Timeline

Freelance Localization & QA Specialist - Locpick | Game Localization & Audio
11.2023 - Current
Professional VALORANT Player - Ninjas In Pyjamas
01.2023 - 07.2023
Professional VALORANT Player - Rix GG
04.2022 - 11.2022
Freelance Localization Specialist - WordKeepers Games Loc
02.2022 - Current
Translator - EduPage Turkey
10.2020 - Current
Dokuz Eylül University - Bachelor of Arts, Translation & Interpretation
04.2001 -
Öykü VagnerLocalization Specialist & Translator