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About me

I have lived in three countries, Indonesia (Yogyakarta, Salatiga and Jakarta), United Kingdom (London) and at present Australia (Sydney). My extensive background experience in various fields and cultures is an assurance of my capability of delivering a high quality of translation.

Qualifications

Accredited translator by NAATI (National Accreditations Authority for Translators and Interpreters) Level 3: Indonesian<>English  Member of AUSIT (Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators Inc.) 

Education

Australia: Postgrad. Advanced Translation & Linguistics, Postgrad. (Hons.) Languages                                                                                                   United Kingdom: B.A. (Hons.) Humanities, Diploma of Travel Agency, Cert. in CAM (Communications, Marketing and Advertising) and IAA - awarded Royds Gold of Medal, HNC Business Studies, Cert. of Biblical Studies.  Indonesia: Postgrad. Teaching English as a Second Language 

Experience

Indonesia: Lecturer in English Literature, Trainer in Management, Lecturer in Advertising, and Training Manager at Matari Inc. (a prominent Advertising Industry in Indonesia), Freelance Translator.

U.K.: Secretary at the Political and Research Dept., Indonesian Embassy, P.A. at Scripture Press, Freelance Translator and Teacher, Proprietor of Asoka Travel.

Australia: Assistant to Cultural Planner at Willoughy City Council, P.A. at Opportunity Foundation, Indonesian Teacher at TAFE's, Editor-in-Chief of Gamelan Publishing House, Senior Translator of Indo OZ Language Centre

As a translator: Having translated books on popular Psychology and Theology, booklets and leaflets of an extensive range of subjects, including taxation, business, insurance, education, tourism, defence and public health.

Interests