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Interpreting · Translation · Cross-cultural communication

Jiayao
Chen

Interpreting and Translation student at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, with experience supporting international visitors, exhibitions, and cross-cultural communication.

Experience

Selected work

Guangzhou Guangrun Cultural Communication Co., Ltd.

Curator Assistant, Interpreter & Translator · Li Weiguang Art Gallery · Guangzhou

  • Provided on-site consecutive interpreting for foreign visitors and international clients during gallery visits and professional exchanges.
  • Translated artwork introductions, painting descriptions, artist documents, and official external correspondence.
  • Coordinated exhibition arrangements and operations, organized visiting itineraries, and supported the gallery's external image.

China Foreign Trade Centre

Customer Service Guide · Canton Fair · Guangzhou

  • Received international merchants as exhibition hall service staff.
  • Provided product consultation and on-site tour guidance for foreign visitors.
  • Responded to visitor inquiries and on-site needs with timely problem-solving.

Education

2022 — Present

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Master of Translation and Language Technology

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Interpreting and Translation · GPA 3.7 / 4

  • Selected coursework: Oral and Intercultural Communication (96), A Glimpse of Translation (94), Sight Interpreting (93), Mock Conference Interpreting (92), Introduction to Translation Technology (91).

University of Oxford

Advanced English Language and British Culture · Three-week programme

  • Completed the programme with a score of 90%.

Campus Activities

Leadership & events

Promotion Ambassador · School of Interpreting and Translation

Selected as a promotion ambassador and served as an official streamer for college admissions recruitment livestreams.

Hostess · Academic Competitions

Hosted a range of high-level academic competitions.

Vice Leader · English Speech Team

Served as vice leader of the School of Interpreting and Translation English Speech Team.

Skills

Languages & tools

Languages

Cantonese (native); Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua Proficiency Test, Level II-A); English (IELTS 7.5, TEM-4 92/100, TEM-8 87/100); German (second foreign language).

Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe, Python.