Ceren McDonald

Background

About Ceren McDonald

As a legally certified Translator and Interpreter, with a strong work ethic and 8+ years of experience in Applied Linguistics, Translation, Language Interpretation & Foreign Language Teaching, I help international companies expand in the global market, bridge cultural barriers, and implement effective communication strategies. I have been running my own business, CM Translations, since 2015, delivering on-demand linguistic services from English into German, German into English, & Spanish into German, as well as into English. I have also gained valuabe experiences as a Legal Investigator and Quality Assurance Trainer at Google via Vaco, where I supported the International Legal Investigations Team with various legal & linguistic tasks and projects for team Germany and was fortunate to develop strong leadership skills by teaching & training the new taskforce. This role enabled me to successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams, as well as establish an exceptional rapport with individuals on all levels. As a former Executive Assistant to the President of a dynamic Gen-Z & Millennial Research startup company, I've developed strong organizational, administrative, planning & time-management skills and demonstrated the ability to conduct & complete complex office projects. I continuously strive to perfect my interpersonal communication skills, & am able to approach & consult a wide range of clients with 3 active languages. With over nine years of experience in customer service, training & quality assurance, leadership, policy, sales, and office management, I have developed advanced analytical, research, writing, editing, and problem-solving skills. Being a US Air Force spouse with over 12+ years of invaluable gained insights & a deep understanding of the unique challenges that accompany the military lifestyle have enabled me to adapt swiftly to ever-changing life circumstances. I was able acquire a highly diverse professional background and master the ability to network & bridge linguistic & cultural gaps to forge meaningful, lasting connections with prospective clients, customers, associates & students alike.