CBClarisse Biraronderwa
@clarissebiraronderwa
Multilingual translation specialist delivering precise translations and interpretation in various sectors.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a multilingual Translator Specialist with over 20 years' experience delivering high-quality translations, consecutive interpretation, and localization for transport, logistics, trade, customs and technical domains at national and international levels.
I excel at preserving tone, nuance and cultural relevance while localizing content, and I maintain confidentiality, accuracy and deadline-driven performance across reports, policy manuals, agreements, websites and meeting materials.
I am adept in CAT tools, terminology management, project coordination, and supervising freelance translator teams, while also maintaining and updating glossaries, quality-reviewing outsourced work, and coordinating with stakeholders for contextual clarity.
I value diversity, inclusion and continuous learning, and I proactively propose improvements to interpretation/translation systems and support effective communication across virtual and in-person meetings, workshops and official events.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translation Specialist
Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authori
Sep 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Provide translation and consecutive/simultaneous interpretation in English and French for official documents, meetings, and website content, maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and timely delivery; led freelance translator teams and maintained CAT-tool glossaries to ensure consistency across outputs.
Advisor, Communications
Burundi National Assembly
Sep 2009 - Aug 2014 (4 years 11 months)
Supported high-level communications by translating speeches, reports and diplomatic briefings and providing consecutive and whisper interpretation during parliamentary sessions, producing summary minutes and ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
Communications Advisor
Office of the 2nd Deputy President of the Republic of Burund
Feb 2007 - Aug 2009 (2 years 6 months)
Provided translation and interpretation for high-level meetings with international interlocutors, prepared draft minutes and reports, and supported press and communication strategies to ensure accurate multilingual engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
USUniversity of Burundi, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literatures
2001 - 2005
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literatures focused on translation, interpretation, and language studies.
Lycee du Saint-Esprit
A' Level Certificate, Secondary Education
1997 - 1999
Completed A' Level secondary education at Lycée du Saint-Esprit, Burundi.
Lycee du Saint-Esprit
O' Level Certificate, Secondary Education
1992 - 1996
Completed O' Level secondary education at Lycée du Saint-Esprit, Burundi.
Remera Primary School
STD VI National Certificate, Primary Education
1984 - 1991
Completed primary education and obtained the Standard VI national certificate at Remera Primary School in Kigali.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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