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Olga Fields

@olgafields

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Experienced translator and localization specialist focused on UX and editing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on localization, editing, and UX-driven content work at companies valuing linguistic accuracy, cultural adaptation, and cross-functional collaboration.

I am an experienced translator, localization specialist, and language instructor with a strong background in software localization, proofreading, and editing. I have delivered high-quality translation and interpretation services for technical, legal, business, and educational materials, collaborated with international organizations, and supported development teams to ensure culturally and linguistically accurate user experiences.

I combine linguistic expertise with UX research and copywriting skills, plus hands-on experience in language instruction and curriculum design. My work emphasizes precision, cultural adaptation, and clear communication to improve user comprehension and product quality across multilingual projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Localization Editor

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Lectera

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Adapted software interfaces, user manuals, and technical documentation for international audiences, conducted linguistic testing, and provided localization guidance to development teams to improve usability and accuracy.

Localization Proofreading Localization QA Technical Writing Cross Functional Collaboration

Freelance Translator

Freelance

Jan 2005 - Dec 2019 (14 years 11 months)

Delivered translation, interpretation, editing, and localization services for business, technical, legal, and educational materials, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural adaptation for clients.

Translation Interpretation Editing Proofreading Client Communication CAT Tools

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Franklin University

Bachelor of Science, Interactive Media

2019 - 2023

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Software localization projects; proofreading and editing; UX-related coursework

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media with coursework and projects focused on software localization and multimedia design, graduating Magna Cum Laude.