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Melike O.

Translator/Editor & Localization Specialist

Dedicated Localization Specialist and Localization Project Manager with a passion for linguistic precision and cultural nuance. Proficient in crafting engaging content that transcends borders and resonates across diverse audiences. Skilled in leveraging expertise in localization tools and linguistic proficiency to ensure seamless cross-cultural communication. Experience Highlights: * Localization Expertise: Successfully managed end-to-end localization projects, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance across various industries, including technology, marketing, and entertainment. * Tool Proficiency: Profound expertise in utilizing cutting-edge localization tools and software, optimizing workflows for efficiency and accuracy in translation and adaptation processes. * Cultural Adaptation: Adept at adapting content to resonate with diverse cultural backgrounds, maintaining brand integrity while catering to regional preferences and nuances. * Collaborative Leadership: Led cross-functional teams to streamline localization processes, fostering collaboration and enhancing project outcomes while meeting strict deadlines. * Quality Assurance: Implemented stringent quality control measures to guarantee flawless translations and cultural adaptations, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations. Skill Set: * Localization Tools: Proficient in using industry-standard tools like CAT tools (MemoQ, Memsource, XTM, Trados, SmartCat, WordBee) and Kanban (Favro, Jira, Obsidian Kanban) systems. * Translation Expertise: Multilingual proficiency in English and Turkish, enabling accurate and culturally sensitive translations. * Project Management: Efficiently manage projects, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining exceptional quality standards.

🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey$15/hr100% JSSSince Apr 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$161

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#120,997 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#872 / 3,515
Revenue, last 30 days
$166

Last 6 months: $969

World#85,147 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#580 / 3,515
Total earnings
$3k

Billed in all: $3.1k

World#299,445 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#2,495 / 3,515
Per project
$3k

$484 in the last 6 months

World#56,109 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#451 / 3,515
Projects, last 6 months
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#88,922 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#683 / 3,515
Projects in all
1

Across 3 contracts

0% fixed100% hourly
World#360,675 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#3,136 / 3,515

Earnings, last 30 days

$3.1k+$166 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$2.9k$3.0k$3.1k$3.2kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 24% in SmartCAT

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  8. #255Translation & Localization Software771 freelancers · 🇹🇷 #4Top 33%