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Yang Chao

Shenzhen,Guangdong

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in translating business and finance reports from Chinese to English. Proven track record in project management, overseeing end-to-end translation processes, and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in client coordination and relationship management with notable companies. Adept at leading teams and delivering high-quality results. Co-founder of a successful startup, demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelancer

Self-employeed
04.2019 - Current
  • Translated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reports and annual reports from Chinese to English during annual and interim reporting periods.
  • Played a key role in ESG and annual reports for four companies over three consecutive years, managing the entire process from drafting to bulk printing.
  • Engaged in diverse translation projects beyond financial documents, ensuring continued proficiency and versatility in translation work.

Co-Founder

Cealand Culture Co., Ltd.
06.2014 - 03.2019
  • Co-founded a translation services company with two partners.
  • Managed diverse financial translation projects, covering IPOs, annual reports, announcements, circulars, contracts, articles of association, and more.
  • Established and maintained strong partnerships with companies like Serta (Shenzhen) and Equity Financial Press Co Ltd.
  • Managed daily operations of the company, including social security payments and communication with external accountants regarding account issues.

Senior English Teacher

Dandi Experimental School
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Taught English as a foreign language to Grade 1 and 2 students.
  • Developed and executed teaching plans for each English lesson as a head teacher.
  • Organized and facilitated class and school activities, including school sports days and singing contests.
  • Managed paperwork for the Canadian experimental class, adopted teaching methods from Canadian teachers, and implemented group cooperation teaching methods in the classroom.

Senior Language Translator & Project Manager

Intlingo Holdings Limited
12.2004 - 06.2012

2004.12-2006.7

  • Joined the company as an English to Chinese translator, specializing in financial documents including IPOs, annual reports, circulars, and announcements.
  • Proficient in translating documents in both Hong Kong and Taiwan styles.
  • Translated various types of documents including legal, technological, localization, and medical content.
  • Promoted to senior translator within one year, demonstrating the capability to translate 2,500 words per day.

2006.8-2008.2

  • Promoted to project manager, tasked with editing documents and training new employees.
  • Successfully trained a team of qualified translators for the company and proficient in reviewing and editing 4,000 words per day.
  • Led and completed several IPO translation projects for Hong Kong-listed companies.
  • Responsible for pre-analysis, staff allocation, scheduling, email communication with clients, and reviewing and proofreading documents for IPO projects.
  • Transferred to the Hong Kong office as a team leader, collaborating with colleagues, coordinating projects, and ensuring high-quality work.

2008.3-2012.6

  • Participated in the Standard & Poor’s project, becoming proficient in S&P’s daily strategy, public company reports, global strategy, weekly highlights, and committee notes.
  • Promoted to department manager, entrusted with developing and managing the team, coordinating with other departments, and overseeing project progress, inspection, and quality control.
  • Managed projects involving prominent clients such as Google, S&P, Deloitte, Alcoa, AstraZeneca, J.P. Morgan, Huawei, and more.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English -

SIAS International College of Zhengzhou University
07.2004

Skills

  • Proficient translation (Chinese to English) and expert financial translation
  • Effective project management
  • Exceptional relationship management
  • Strong team leadership
  • Diligent quality assurance
  • Clear and concise communication skills

Certification

  • Cambridge English BEC Vantage
  • Test for English Majors-Band 8
  • Elementary School Teacher Certification

Timeline

Freelancer

Self-employeed
04.2019 - Current

Co-Founder

Cealand Culture Co., Ltd.
06.2014 - 03.2019

Senior English Teacher

Dandi Experimental School
01.2013 - 06.2014

Senior Language Translator & Project Manager

Intlingo Holdings Limited
12.2004 - 06.2012

Bachelor’s Degree in English -

SIAS International College of Zhengzhou University
Yang Chao