Joy Kolapo
@joykolapo
I translate French and German content into natural, accurate English at scale.
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
I translate French and German content into clear, natural English for international clients and translation agencies.
On Upwork, I’ve completed more than 1,000 projects and translated over 9,000,000 words across legal, business, academic, and general content. My consistent quality and client satisfaction have earned me Top Rated Plus status.
At Rush Translate and Rapid Translate, I handle high-volume assignments, follow client glossaries and style guides, preserve formatting, and meet fast turnaround requirements. I use CAT tools, terminology research, proofreading, and final quality checks to keep work accurate and consistent.
At Mentorium, I translate and refine educational materials for learning environments, collaborating with educators and content developers to support multilingual projects. I bring a Master of Arts in Linguistics and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language to work that respects meaning, tone, context, and target audiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translator / Language Mentor
Mentorium
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Translation and language support role focused on educational materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and suitability for academic and instructional use.
Native Translator (German to English)
Rapid Translate
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Ongoing collaboration with a global translation agency providing accurate and timely French and German to English translations, maintaining consistency and meeting fast-paced delivery requirements.
Professional Translator (French & German to English)
Rush Translate
Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Agency-based translation role focused on high-volume French and German to English projects, following client-specific style guides and tight deadlines.
Freelance translator delivering high-quality French and German to English translations for international clients. Completed over 1,000 projects and translated 9,000,000+ words while maintaining Top Rated Plus status.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of London
Master of Arts, Linguistics
Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of London, completed in 2022.
University of Freiburg
Bachelor of Arts, English Language
Bachelor of Arts in English Language from the University of Freiburg, completed in 2019.
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GermanyAuthorized to work in
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