Mirjam Macan
Split
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled translator with over 10 years of experience in Croatian-English translations. Specializing in legal, medical, and marketing translations, with a strong focus on accuracy and cultural relevance. Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines. Recognized for excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of client needs, ensuring the highest standards of service in every project.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Translator and Project Manager
Verba Centar
04.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: https://www.verba.hr/
- Lead translation projects in the legal, medical, and technical fields, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of translations
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions that improve client satisfaction and retention
- Train and mentor junior translators, improving their efficiency and the overall quality of the translation team
- Https://www.verba.hr/
Translator
InTechOpen
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Provided high-quality translations for academic and technical research papers, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate
- Conducted thorough research to ensure the correct use of specialized terminology, reducing client revisions by 15%
- Developed a process for optimizing translation workflows, reducing project turnaround times by 10%
Junior Translator
Integral Translations
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted senior translators with translating legal, marketing, and technical documents for Croatian and international clients
- Achieved recognition for attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines, contributing to the successful completion of several large-scale projects
- Conducted terminology research and developed translation memories to improve consistency and accuracy
Education
Master of Arts - Translation and Interpreting
University of Zagreb
06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English and Croatian Linguistics
University of Rijeka
06.2009
Skills
- Localization
- Terminology management
- Quality assurance processes
Certification
- Certified Legal Translator, Croatian Ministry of Justice, 2015
- SDL Trados Studio Certification, 2016
- ISO 17100 Certified Translator, 2019
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed the localization of a major Croatian law firm's legal documentation for international clients, reducing translation errors by 30%.
- Awarded 'Top Medical Translator' at Verba Centar for excellence in medical translation services in 2021.
- Developed a specialized glossary for a Croatian technology company, improving translation consistency and quality by 22%.
- Led the translation and editing team for a high-profile marketing campaign, resulting in a 20% increase in international engagement for the client.
Affiliations
- Croatian Association of Professional Translators, 2014
- European Language Industry Association (ELIA), 2020
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Translator and Project Manager
Verba Centar
04.2018 - Current
Translator
InTechOpen
06.2014 - 03.2018
Junior Translator
Integral Translations
09.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English and Croatian Linguistics
University of Rijeka
Master of Arts - Translation and Interpreting
University of Zagreb
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