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
04.2001 -
Skills
Translation Memory Tools
Proofreading expertise
Continuous learning mindset
Language Localization
Strong vocabulary skills
Industry-specific terminology
Excellent Listening Abilities
Advanced Grammar Knowledge
Editing skills
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 -