EDUCATION
Fudan University
Sep 2022 - Jun 2024
MEd Teaching Chinese as a 2nd Language
- Graduated with Outstanding Thesis (90/100)
- GPA: 3.53/4.0
- Awarded Full Scholarship by Shanghai Government
Sichuan International Studies University
Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 / Sep 2019 – Jun 2022
BA Teaching Chinese as a 2nd Language
WORK EXPERIENCE
Huddles.app （小奈喜科技有限公司）
Apr 2024 – Aug 2024
SEO/SEM/Translation Intern
Shanghai, China
- SEO:
- Helped develop a personalized SEO strategy, utilizing keyword research tools like Semrush/Ahrefs.
- Optimized existing blog content & tracked and analyzed blog traffic using GSC/GA.
- Created post templates and landing pages on WordPress.
- Optimized Google Ad placements with engaging, keyword-based copywriting, cutting cost-per-conversion (CPC) by 60%.
- Coordinated backlink exchanges.
- SEM:
- Wrote 50+ English blog articles based on competitor keyword gap or existing Chinese material
- Produced engaging blog visuals, product images, and product demo videos for social media.
- Generated 80 article thumbnails based on article content and target art style/colour palette.
- Launched email campaign for newly registered users.
- Translation/copywriting:
- Managed all Chinese to English translations and English copywriting, improving user experience and engagement.
Renren（重庆剧迷网络科技有限公司）
Apr. 2021 – Apr. 2022
Translation Intern
Chongqing, China
- Provided accurate and precisely-timed Chinese subtitles for over 300 English videos.
- Led the proofreading team, overseeing the quality of over 200 videos; trained a team of interns;
Fudan University
Sep. 2023 – Dec. 2023
CSL Teacher Intern
Shanghai, China
- Taught/befriended students from countries all over the world, including Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Venezuela, Russia, Czechia, UK, Cameroon, Togo, Dubai and more.
Freelance Translator
Remote
- Translated between English and Chinese for phone interviews, focus groups, forums, and game localization, primarily in F&B and medical market research.
- Successfully completed over 30 projects, maintaining a 100% Job Success Score.
CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS & INTERESTS
- Certifications: IELTS band 8 (Listening 9/Reading 9/Writing 7/Speaking 7.5); CATTI Level 2 Translation & Level 3 Interpreting (English - Chinese); Certified MS Office Proficiency
- Skills: Languages (native in English & Chinese, basic in Spanish); graphics editing (PS, AI); video editing (PR, FCP, Aegisub); AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Heygen, Elevenlabs); translation; content creation; social media management; copywriting; WordPress; very basic HTML/CSS
- Interests: Movies; psychology; user experience; running; football; languages; mobile games
AUSTIN CHEN