SKILLS Interpretation (Mandarin Chinese)

Philip Lowrey [email protected] (716) 382-8755

SKILLS Interpretation (Mandarin Chinese) Translation (Mandarin Chinese, Old Norse, Ancient Greek, Latin) Language Instruction (English, Mandarin Chinese, Old Norse, Ancient Greek, Latin) Writing Proofreading

EXPERIENCE Freelance Translator: Buffalo, NY April 2014-Present Independent Contractor with International Institute of Buffalo Translated and Proofread:  Birth certificates  Bank statements  Business contracts  School transcripts  Legal notices

Freelance Interpreter: Buffalo, NY July 2012-Present Independent Contractor with International Institute of Buffalo Interpreted for:  Employee training for robotic programming and CAD modeling  Patients undergoing surgery, testing, and treatment for cancer  Traffic court  Small claims court  Arraignments and trials for theft and attempted murder  Depositions

GoFLUENT: Buffalo, NY October 2013-January 2014 English Trainer:  Gave English as a Foreign Language lessons over the phone  Discussed news articles and videos with learners  Corrected errors and taught grammar  Provided feedback and recommended practice materials  Learners included Europeans in diverse professions, such as pharmaceuticals and IT

EDUCATION Hamilton College: Clinton, NY Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2012 Magna Cum Laude Major: Chinese Language and Literature | Minor: Mathematics | GPA: 3.8

Honors and Awards Phi Sigma Iota (foreign language honor society), April 2012 ACTFL OPI (fluency test) Advanced High (Mandarin Chinese), May 2012 Concentration Honors in Chinese, May 2012