Christine Nyoni

 CHRISTINE NYONI Northern-Ndebele Linguist SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS With 11 years’ experience, I offer high-quality translation, interpreting, editing, proofreading, and transcription services. My academic background in African languages and literature enhances my ability to handle complex linguistic and cultural nuances. I am committed to ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive translations. In addition to my translation work, I am a passionate poet, writer, and educator. CONTACT INFORMATION-Zimbabwe https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-nyoni SKILLS Familiarity with various software and applications used in the translation industry Experienced Ndebele linguist with a strong background in language services, including interpretation and translation. Provided consecutive interpreting services for a legal matter through an interpreting services company, ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive communication between parties. Skilled in legal terminology, confidentiality, and maintaining professionalism in high-stakes environments. Proficiency in using Computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and translation management skills (TMS) Fluent in Northern Ndebele, including editing; proofreading; transcribing, writing; reading; and pronunciation. Intercultural sensitivity Attention to detail Strong communications skills in writing and editing; and transcribing. Time management. Character traits: Ability to work unsupervised; team player with outstanding work ethic; punctual; and consistent. REFERENCES Dereck Mukombwe CEO @ Nenyasha Language Services, Harare, Zimbabwe Email:- Clarence Makoni Business Development Executive@ Cendel Global, Harare, Zimbabwe Email:-LinkedIn: Clarence Makoni Esraa Hanafy Vendor Coordinator @ Go transparent, Egypt Email: esraa.hanafy@gotransparent Kris Hanson Special Projects Manager [Productive Playhouse] E-mail:- Divya Panwar Vendor Manager | Innovative Humans Limited Email:- . WORK EXPERIENCE Translator | Transcriber | Proofreading| (Language Expert) CENDEL LANGUAGE CENTER| HARARE| ZIMBABWE | 2013 TILL DATE Years of experience in translating, transcribing, proofreading, mechanical checking final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation. As a translator, supported operations by preparing, translating and interpreting physical and digital media from English to Northern Ndebele within the prescribed timelines. Listened to non-English video dialogue and developed translation into target language to prepare subtitle scripts. Translated text projects, including legal documents, website content, Life Science documents, news articles, and corporate reports. Provide review and verification of translation work as required, including materials created by third-party translation services. Successfully completed over 200 complete projects ranging from documents to entire websites, from English to Northern Ndebele vice versa. GoTransparent/Afrolingo TRANSLATOR| PROOFREADING|EDITING|2017 TILL DATE Provided translation, proofreading, and editing translation work done by other translators from English to Northern Ndebele within prescribed timelines. NENYASHA LANGUAGE SERVICES TRANSLATOR| PROOFREADING| EDITING|TRANSCRIBER| 2020 TILL DATE Providing translation, proofreading, editing and transcribing services from English to Northern Ndebele within prescribed timelines Completed an array of services to bring English- language material to the Northern Ndebele- language market, including translation, editing, proofreading and more. Stayed current with the latest Northern Ndebele idioms and cultural references to allow for hyper-realistic translations for modern translations. PRODUCTIVE PLAYHOUSE (USA) LANGUAGE VERIFIER| FEBRUARY 2023 Provided language verification duties that include creating language verification tests, quality control of existing language verification tests, evaluating language test submissions, and quality control on audio and video files. INNOVATIVE HUMANS LIMITED NDEBELE INTERPRETER| APRIL2025-PRESENT Provided consecutive interpreting services for a legal matter, facilitating clear and accurate communication between Ndebele-speaking clients and legal professionals. Collaborated with an interpreting services company to deliver linguistically and culturally appropriate interpretation. Maintained strict confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Demonstrated strong command of legal terminology and procedures in high-pressure environments. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND BACHELOR OF ARTS HONORS DEGREE IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE | 2014 CERTIFICATES TEFL CIRTIFICATE: 2023 TEFL UNIVERSAL AI CAREER ESENTIALS (ALX Africa: 2024)