Arda Ak
@ardaak
Multilingual linguist and subtitle QA specialist with teaching and interpreting experience.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
I am a multilingual linguist with practical experience in subtitle quality control, teaching, interpreting, and academic assistance. I have proofread and quality-controlled 900+ subtitles for Amazon Prime Video, ensuring fluency, accuracy, synchronization, and compliance with localization guidelines.
I have taught English in classroom settings, provided real-time interpreting services in hospitality, and supported visiting lecturers and international students as an assistant lecturer and trainee at the University of Craiova. I completed a Bachelor's in English Language and Literature and language certifications in Romanian and German.
I work reliably in multicultural, deadline-driven environments, deliver clear linguistic feedback, and support international relations and mobility activities. I seek roles where I can apply my language expertise, localization experience, and teaching skills to contribute to global communication and learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Linguist
Argos Multilingual / Amazon Prime Video
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Proofread and quality-controlled 900+ subtitles for Amazon Prime Video, ensuring fluency, accuracy, synchronization and compliance with localization guidelines while meeting tight global deadlines.
UCInternship Trainee
University of Craiova
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)
Assisted associate professor and head of international relations with coursework, Erasmus+ student coordination, and daily academic tasks, supporting classroom observation and exam duties.
UCAssistant Lecturer
University of Craiova
Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 (1 month)
Supported visiting Norwegian lecturers by preparing pre-class materials, assisting during coursework, and supervising student activities to facilitate classroom delivery.
Interpreter
Ornella Boutique Hotel
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)
Provided real-time interpreting and tourism communication support for international guests, handling reception needs and facilitating guest interactions during peak season.
Language School Teacher
Kütahya British Culture
Mar 2022 - May 2022 (2 months)
Delivered English lessons to children and teens, managing up to 40 hours/week of instruction and student support to improve language proficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kütahya Dumlupınar University
Certificate, German Language
Completed a university-certified 120-hour German language course to improve grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
UCUniversity of Craiova
Certificate, Romanian Language
Completed a university-certified 120-hour Romanian language course to improve grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
KUKütahya Dumlupınar University
Bachelor's Degree, Literature and Linguistics
2019 - 2024
Grade: 3.18 / 4.0
Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature with a focus on literature and linguistics, completed with a 3.18 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
KUKütahya Dumlupınar University
Preparatory Class Completion, English Language Preparation
2019 - 2020
Completed the preparatory English class (B2) as part of university language preparation between September 2019 and June 2020.
OCOvidius University of Constanta
Erasmus+ Student Mobility, Exchange / Study Abroad
2022 - 2023
Participated in Erasmus+ student mobility at Ovidius University of Constanta from October 2022 to February 2023.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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