Nichole Haines
@nicholehaines
Multilingual translator specializing in Russian, German, and Spanish.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate multilingual translator with extensive experience in translating various forms of content, particularly in Russian, German, and Spanish. My journey began with volunteer work, where I translated song lyrics and comic stories, and has evolved into contributing to significant software projects like The R Project for Statistical Computing and Minecraft. My dedication to accuracy and cultural nuance has earned me recognition, including a $500 award from Northern Arizona University for my translation work.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in data annotation and proofreading, ensuring high-quality translations that resonate with target audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working on projects that challenge my linguistic abilities. My experience spans across different sectors, including education, software development, and online content, showcasing my versatility as a translator.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Spanish, Russian and German Translator
Musixmatch
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)
Translated Russian song lyrics into English as a volunteer. Contributed to the platform's content expansion by providing accurate linguistic conversions.
Ride Operator
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Jun 1998 - Jul 2001 (3 years 1 month)
Operated various amusement park rides, ensuring guest safety. Conducted safety restraint checks and verified height requirements.
Salad Prep
McDonald's
Sep 1999 - Jul 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Prepared salads daily and managed dishwashing duties. Maintained cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen area.
Telemarketer
Always Travel
Sep 1999 - Jul 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Conducted sales calls to promote time shares for Massanutten Resort. Achieved sales targets by effectively communicating product benefits.
Customer Service Representative
ICT Group
Sep 2001 - Sep 2006 (5 years)
Assisted customers with pharmaceutical, mortgage, and health coverage inquiries. Provided comprehensive support and resolved customer issues.
Online Researcher
ChaCha
Jul 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 5 months)
Provided specific answers to user questions through online research. Utilized various online resources to deliver accurate information.
Federal lien tax online Researcher
Tax Lien HQ
Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 (2 years)
Researched federal tax liens at various online courthouses across the US. Submitted collected information into a central database.
Work at Home Customer Service Representative
Humanatic
Jul 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 10 months)
Listened to recorded business calls and categorized them appropriately. Contributed to data organization and analysis.
Online translator
Unbabel
Jun 2018 - May 2019 (11 months)
Ensured the accuracy of Russian, German, and Spanish translations against English source texts. Collaborated with AI to refine translation quality.
Proof reader for Russian German and Spanish (Volunteer work)
Lingosaur.com
Dec 2023 - May 2024 (5 months)
Proofread documents translated by other professionals in Russian, German, and Spanish. Evaluated translation quality and identified spelling errors.
Russian Translator (Volunteer Work)
Webtoons.com
Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Translated English comic stories into Russian as a volunteer. Maintained a profile showcasing translated works.
Russian Translator (Contributor to Project)
Owncloud
Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)
Contributed to the OwnCloud software program by translating it into Russian using Transifex. Ensured accurate localization of the software.
German Translator (Contributor to the Project)
Corejooma
Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)
Translated software programs into German using Transifex translation software. Ensured accurate localization of the software.
Russian German Spanish and French Translator
The R Project for Statistical Computing/Mac GUI computer Sof
May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)
Contributed to the R Project by translating software from English into Russian, German, Spanish, and French. Corrected translation errors within the program.
Russian Translator (Contributor to Project)
Minecraft
May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)
Translated Minecraft video game coding into Russian and edited Russian translation errors. Contributed to the localization of the game.
Russian German Spanish and French Translator
The R Project for Statistical Computing/Mac GUI computer Sof
May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)
Translated and corrected errors in the R Project for Statistical Computing/Mac GUI software into Russian, German, Spanish, and French. Contributed to open-source software localization.
Russian Translator
Northern Arizona University
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)
Translated the R data.Table computer program from English into Russian. Awarded $500 by the University for remote project work.
Senior Russian Translator
Lyricstranslate.com
Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Translated Russian music lyrics into English on a volunteer basis. Maintained a profile showcasing translated works.
AI Data Annotator
DataForce by TransPerfect
Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)
Listened to and annotated audio recordings to train Artificial Intelligence models. Contributed to the development of AI systems by ensuring data accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northampton Community College
Some college, Computer Science
Studied Computer Science at Northampton Community College. Gained foundational knowledge in the field.
Bethlehem Area Vo-tech
Certification, Food Service
Obtained a Food Service Certification from Bethlehem Area Vo-tech. Developed skills in food preparation and safety.
Freedom High School
High school diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education at Freedom High School. Graduated with a high school diploma.
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