MAHAMADI BONKOUNGOU
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Adept at identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective strategies to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrates a strong track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Exhibition Translation
2021 China Yiwu Export Commodities Benin(West Africa) Online Exhibition
China
05.2021
- Demonstrate content adaptation, technical expertise, creative communication, collaborative and proactive approach, while supporting the communication to make the exhibition fully accessible and impactful for diverse audiences.
Translator
Ningbo Polytecnic
Ningbo
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Translated documents across various subject matters, ensuring clarity and context accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to refine translation processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on translated materials to maintain high standards of accuracy.
- Researched terminology and cultural nuances to enhance translation precision and relevance.
Translation
Liaoning Yimeng Network Technology Co., Ltd.
China
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated international business transactions with expert translation of contracts, proposals, and agreements.
- Assisted colleagues in improving their French-English translation skills through constructive feedback and mentorship opportunities.
- Assisted non-English speaking respondents through translation services or locating appropriate language assistance resources when necessary.
- Provided written translation services for documentation such as brochures, manuals, forms, and website content to ensure accessibility for all community members.
Interpretation/Translation
Yiwu/Guangzhou/Shenzhen
China
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Interpretation Services: Oral translation in negotiations or conferences.
- Technical Translation: If the transaction involves specialized products, technical translations for specifications, patents, and user guides.
- Financial Translation: Translating economic reports, investment information, and financial statements.
Translation and interpretation (Guangzhou, Shenzhen and in Foshan)
Cerco
China
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Business meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade show: facilitated real-time oral communication between parties speaking Chinese and buyers.
- Marketing materials, financial reports: Ensured accurate and culturally appropriate rendering of the business documents from Chinese to French.
Translator and Interpreter
Shentou
Hangzhou
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Translated written documents across various subjects, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance.
- Interpreted conversations in real-time for diverse clients, facilitating effective communication.
- Adapted translations to meet client-specific terminology and industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain consistency in translation projects.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Design
Algoma University
Sault Ste. Marie, None07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking
NINGBO UNIVERSITY
NINGBO, ZHEJIANG07-2024
Skills
- Fluency in source and target languages
- Cultural Knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing Clarity
- Linguistic Nuance
- Research Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Computer-Aided Translation Tools Proficiency
- Time Management
- Client-Focused
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
Languages
French: Native
Native or Bilingual
Chinese: Professional working
Full Professional
English: Professional working
Native or Bilingual
Certification
HSK LEVEL 4
WORKING AS A FREELANCE TRANSLATOR
DUOLINGO
TEFL
Tools
- SDL Trados Studio: CAT Tools with TM
- MemoQ: CAT Tools with TM
- Systran: Machine Translation Tool
- Wordfast: Machine Translation Tool
- DeepL: Machine translation
- Google Translator: Machine translation
- Microsoft translator: Machine translation
- Microsoft Excel: Telemetry management tool
- Trello: Project management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeGig WorkLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchSoftware
Memoq
Trados
Timeline
Translation
Liaoning Yimeng Network Technology Co., Ltd.
11.2023 - 02.2024
Translator and Interpreter
Shentou
09.2022 - 06.2023
Interpretation/Translation
Yiwu/Guangzhou/Shenzhen
10.2021 - 09.2023
Exhibition Translation
2021 China Yiwu Export Commodities Benin(West Africa) Online Exhibition
05.2021
Translator
Ningbo Polytecnic
06.2020 - 11.2021
Translation and interpretation (Guangzhou, Shenzhen and in Foshan)
Cerco
03.2018 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Digital Design
Algoma University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking
NINGBO UNIVERSITY