Profile

TINA LI
Qingdao, China · Bilingual English-Chinese Interpreter / Trainer
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Bilingual English-Chinese professional with nearly 20 years of practical experience in interpretation, language training, and international business communication. Proven track record of providing on-site interpretation for European and South American technical teams, designing English curricula across age groups, and supporting cross-border client relationships. Skilled at bridging language and cultural gaps in high-pressure, real-world environments. Currently preparing for CATTI Tier 2 Interpretation to further strengthen professional credentials.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Interpretation: Consecutive interpretation, on-site technical interpretation, business negotiation interpretation
Translation: Technical documents, business correspondence, contracts, manuals (English ↔ Chinese)
Language Training: Oral English curriculum design, classroom delivery, foreign teacher coordination
Business Skills: International client relations, supplier coordination, trade fair liaison
Languages: English (fluent, TEM-8), Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua Level 1A)
Certifications: TEM-4, TEM-8, National Computer Rank Examination Grade 2, RYT-500 Yoga Teaching Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
English Interpreter — On-Site Manufacturing Support
2006‑2008 | Qingdao & Hangzhou
Served as the on-site English interpreter for European and South American technical experts during equipment production, commissioning, and pre-delivery troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
• Provided consecutive interpretation in technical briefings, project meetings, and on-floor discussions between foreign experts and local engineering teams.
• Translated technical materials including operating manuals, maintenance procedures, technical specifications, and safety guidelines from English into Chinese and vice versa.
• Coordinated daily workflows and communication between foreign specialists and Chinese production staff to ensure project timelines were met.
Key Achievement
• Acted as the sole linguistic bridge between Chinese and foreign teams during a critical technical deployment, contributing to smooth cross-border collaboration and timely project completion.
English Trainer & Foreign Teacher Coordinator
2009‑2014 | Web International English Training School, Qingdao
Delivered English-speaking courses and managed foreign teaching staff at an international English training school, serving learners from age 6 through adults.
Responsibilities
• Designed and taught oral English and communication courses for children, teenagers, and adult learners.
• Developed annual curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools aligned with student proficiency levels and learning objectives.
• Recruited, onboarded, and supervised a team of native-speaking foreign teachers; handled class scheduling, performance reviews, and cross-cultural conflict resolution.
Key Achievements
• Built and led a stable foreign-teacher cohort of 12+ educators, reducing staff turnover and improving overall teaching consistency.
• Revamped oral-English assessment framework; boosted average student speaking assessment pass rate by 35% within one academic year.
Freelance Bilingual Interpreter & Corporate Language Trainer
2014‑Present | Qingdao, China
Worked on-site and remotely for manufacturing enterprises, import-export firms, and training institutions, delivering interpretation services and customized corporate English workshops.
Responsibilities
• Performed on-site consecutive interpretation for factory acceptance tests, business negotiations, trade-fair events, and technical training sessions.
• Completed written translation of contracts, tender documents, product catalogues, and corporate internal policies (English ↔ Chinese).
• Designed and delivered bespoke corporate English training programs covering business communication, email writing, and presentation skills for enterprise employees.
Key Achievements
• Completed more than 130 on-site interpretation assignments for overseas-funded manufacturing projects; ensured zero major communication errors during multi-million-dollar equipment-import negotiations.
• Developed and rolled out company-specific English training courses for 11 local enterprises; trained over 420 corporate participants.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English
Shandong University of Technology, 2002‑2006
• Major: English Language & Literature
• GPA: 3.6/4.0; TEM-4, TEM-8 passed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Location: Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
• Availability: On-site assignments within Shandong province; remote interpretation and translation nationwide
• Interests: Yoga, cross-cultural communication, technical reading