Translator Resume Example and Template
A translator's resume leads with language pairs, specializations, and word volume delivered. Include industry certifications, tools you use, and any technical translation or localization expertise.
Translation hiring managers check for subject matter depth (legal, medical, technical, literary). Showing volume translated and turnaround times proves productivity.
Also searched as
Senior Translator, Junior Translator
Elena Rodriguez: Translator
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Summary
Fluent Spanish-to-English translator with 5 years in legal and technical document translation. Completed 800,000+ words for corporate clients, law firms, and tech companies. Expertise in contracts, regulatory compliance documents, and software localization. CAT tool proficient with 98% accuracy rate on client assessments.
Work Experience
Senior Translator, Global Language Solutions
Apr 2022 – Present. Translation agency serving tech and legal sectors
- Translated 250,000+ words annually for 12 major corporate clients; maintained 98% accuracy on all QA reviews
- Managed Spanish language files for software localization project; coordinated with 3 in-country reviewers to ensure cultural accuracy
- Reduced turnaround time on legal documents from 8 days to 5 days through improved workflow; gained client contract renewal
- Trained 2 junior translators on terminology databases and CAT tool best practices
Translator, Austin Legal Translation Services
Feb 2020 – Mar 2022. Boutique law firm translation provider, 15 staff
- Translated 350 legal documents annually including contracts, discovery materials, and regulatory filings; 100% accuracy rate
- Specialized in intellectual property and commercial law; built glossary of 5,000+ legal terms in both languages
- Worked with lawyers to clarify complex Spanish concepts; participated in 8 attorney training sessions on translation nuances
- Delivered rush translations within 24 hours; handled 95% of urgent requests with zero errors
Junior Translator, Multilingual Solutions Inc.
Jun 2019 – Jan 2020. Translation services firm
- Completed 150,000 words of general business and technical translation under senior reviewer supervision
- Learned CAT tools including Trados and MemoQ; achieved certified proficiency after 3 months
- Sourced and validated terminology for 8 new client projects; maintained organized terminology database
- Passed ATIO Translator Certification exam on first attempt
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature. Sep 2015 – May 2019
Monterrey Institute of International Studies
Certificate, Translation Studies. Jan 2019 – May 2019
Skills
Legal document translation, Technical translation, Software localization, Trados and MemoQ CAT tools, Terminology management, Spanish-English language pairs, Grammar and style reference, Proofreading, Quality assurance
Languages
English, Spanish
Certificates and Awards
- Certified Translator, English-Spanish, American Translators Association, 2020
- CAT Tools Certification, International Association of Professional Translators, 2019
Why this look works
Translators benefit from a professional, clean layout that emphasizes precision and expertise. Avoid overly creative designs; your resume should feel as polished and accurate as your translations. A dual-language resume header can be effective if both your language pairs are strong.
Resume tips for this job
- Always specify your language pairs as source-target, and be honest about proficiency levels. Spanish-to-English is different from English-to-Spanish.
- List word volume translated, not just years of experience. Translators are judged on productivity: 250,000 words annually looks stronger than 5 years experience.
- Show your specializations clearly. Legal, medical, technical, and literary translation require different skills. Clients hire specialists, not generalists.
Common questions
Should I list the CAT tools I use on my resume?
Yes. Trados, MemoQ, and other CAT tools are industry standard. If you're certified, highlight it. Many agencies require specific tool experience.
How do I show quality and accuracy on a translation resume?
Include your accuracy rate from client QA reports (98% or higher is competitive). If you've earned certification, list it. You can also mention zero-error projects or client testimonials, but save detailed references for portfolio conversations.
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