MY LIM | Independent full-time freelancer
I am a trilingual individual with a strong command of the English language and a working command of Mandarin and Malay. In terms of corporate experience, I have held several administrative and marketing roles in a Malaysian media conglomerate, an international brand hotel in China, and the Malaysian arm of a Dutch multinational publisher. Born and bred in Malaysia, I’ve also lived in Australia for studies and China and Singapore for work. I currently reside in Malaysia.
I'm reliable, responsive, efficient and meticulous. Here's some feedback I've received so far:
“Many thanks for the translation and your notes – these were very helpful. I look forward to working with you again.” -UK-based translation agency
“Wonderful, thank you so very much. We look forward to working with you again soon.” -Australia-based translation agency
“Thank you for your quick delivery. I have received the translations, which I found very fine.” -Japan-based translation agency
“Just a quick note to say a big THANK YOU for the 2 assignments. The client is happy. Am always impressed with the quality of work you deliver. Thanks for a job well done.” -Malaysia-based translation agency
“I like the fluidity of your translation, it reads as if this is the original.” -Malaysia-based translation agency
"Thank you for your prompt response every time we contact you. It means a lot to us." -Singapore-based translation agency
"The translation reads very smoothly." -Direct client
Services Offered Translation: Chinese>English, Malay>English (average output per day: 2000 source words)
Transcription: English-English (average output per day: 60-80 audio minutes)
Languages
First language: English
During the British occupation of Malaya, my parents and their peers attended missionary schools, whereby British teachers conducted lessons in English. As such, I grew up in an English-speaking family and environment, and English displaced my mother tongue (a Chinese dialect). On another note, I completed my degree in Monash Australia, whereby I majored in Communications and Writing.
Second Language (i): Mandarin
For my first six years of formal education, I attended a National-type School (Chinese), whereby Mandarin was the medium of instruction for all subjects except Malay and English. I also worked in an international brand hotel in China over a span of two years and excelled in the Business Chinese Test developed by Peking University.
Second Language (ii): Malay
I attended a National Secondary School and scored 8 out of 10 distinctions for the O-Level equivalent exams in a system whereby all subjects (except English) were taught in Malay. On another note, Malay is my spouse’s native language, although we speak English most of the time.
Work Experience
Senior Marketing Executive (Malaysian arm of a Dutch multinational publisher of tax, finance, and HR resources)
Responsible for the timely production of marketing materials and campaigns, did copywriting and proofreading
Office Manager (Provider of Cambridge English language courses)
Coordinated projects under the CEO's office, handled administrative matters and transcription of meeting minutes (EN-EN)
Marketing Communications/ PA to Managing Director (Owners Group of an international brand hotel in China)
Did copywriting, proofreading and CN>EN translation for marketing materials; coordinated projects under the MD's office, handled administrative matters and transcription of meeting minutes (CN>EN, EN-EN)
Executive, Group CEO’s Office, Business Development (Malaysian media conglomerate)
Coordinated projects under the CEO's office, handled transcription of meeting minutes (EN-EN)
Business Executive (Malaysian media conglomerate)
Exposed to business units such as Internal Audit, Research, TV Production, Client Servicing, and Brand Management
Education
Diploma in Translation
Business Chinese Test, developed by Peking University
Level 5 out of 5 average
Bachelor of Arts (Communications & Writing), Monash Australia
Graduated with distinction average and attained high distinctions for writing subjects; published in Verge 2006: Monash Short Fiction Anthology
Diploma in Mass Communication, KDU University College, Malaysia
Awarded High Achiever Scholarship; emerged Top 3 among graduating batch
Sijil Penilaian Malaysia (O-Level equivalent)
8 out of 10 Distinctions in a Malay-medium school, including 1119 Cambridge O’ Levels
Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (Primary Education Certificate)
7 out of 7 Distinctions, in a Mandarin-medium school
Services Not Offered
Translation: Malay>Chinese, English>Chinese, English>Malay, Chinese>Malay
