| Amdee Vongthongsri
This profile is available in: English Thai<>English idiomatic Translation > Native Language(s): Thai. > Target Language(s): English and Thai. > Source Language(s): English and Thai. > Service Type(s): Translation Services, Interpretation Services, Proofreading/copywriting, Teaching, and Other. > Specialization(s): Advertisement/Marketing, Communications, Education/Training, Song lyrics/Poetry, Film - Theatre, Financial/Economics, Health and Beauty, Insurance, Internet/Multimedia, Computers/IT, Journalism - Press, Legal, Literature/Publishing, Medical, Music, Instructions/Manuals, Media/Broadcasting, and Theology - Religion. > Software: Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office . > Relevant Translation Experience: RECENT TRANSLATION WORK Thai to English Subtitling Translation Children of the Trains, documentary film by Barbara Grandvoinet. A Sundance film grant candidate. Translated Thai dialogues into English subtitle. The film is still in pro-duction. (Film trailer English to Thai Article Translation Rugged Interdependency, an article for a book, by Amaro Bhikkhu, a British Buddhist monk in the Theravadan tradition and meditation teacher. The Thai translation of the ar-ticle was published in 2007. Thinking, an article for a book by Amaro Bhikkhu. The Thai translation of the article is awaiting publishing. Literary Thai to English Translation Life stories of Ajahn Jumnien Seelasettho. ~100 page life stories of an internationally-renowned meditation master and peace maker translated from Thai source materials (text as well as interviews) into written English. Currently in editing prior to publication. Recent Editing Work (Thai) Fearless Mountain by Amaro Bhikkhu (Editing for Thai translation of English book.) Contemplative Heart by Amaro Bhikkhu (Editing for Thai translation of English book.) Recent Script Writing Work (Thai) Following the Footprints of the Black Buddha: a thirty minutes documentary about the history of Nalanda University and Black Buddha in India. Currently in production WORK HISTORY Role: Thai to English and English to Thai Interpreter Offers conference interpreting, public service interpreting, media interpreting and escort interpreting for institutions as well as individuals since 2004. Some of the institutional clients include: Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Woodacre, CA. One of the most prominent Buddhist meditation center in the US. It organizes numerous meditation workshops including resi-dential retreats led by various reputable meditation teachers from all over the world all year round. Interpreted for retreats and workshops taught by Ajahn Jumnien Seelasettho, an internationally-renowned meditation master and peace maker from 2004 to 2008. Wat Buddhanusorn Monastery, Fremont, CA. Serves as a Buddhist cultural center for hundreds of Bay Area Resident of all the ethnicities and background Wat Phra That Bua Luang Monastery, Tehachapi, CA. A Buddhist community cen-ter servicing residents of Southern California of Thai and other ethnicities. Institute of Mentalphysics, Joshua Tree, CA. A spiritual teaching and retreat center in Southern California Interpreted for a workshop taught by Ajahn Jumnien Seelasettho. Role: IT Professional Strategic-One, Inc (Kansas City, KS) (2006) Business Analyst Consultant for a marketing services company Esurance, Inc, San Francisco, CA (2001-2005) Data Analyst for the Business Intelligence group, for an online insurance company Role: Marketing-Advertising manager: eToys, Santa Monica, CA (1999-2000) Email Marketing Manager for an online toys retailer Dai-Ichi Kikaku (Thailand), Bangkok, Thailand (1994-1996) Account Executive for a full-service advertising agency with major automotive account Role: Language Teacher Berlitz Language, Inc, Dallas, Texas (1999) Thai language instructor > Education: Primary Education: Srivikorn School, Bangkok, Thailand Secondary Education: Triam Udom Pattanakarn School, Bangkok, Thailand BA in Communication Arts (media studies), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand MS in Management Science, The University of Texas at Dallas Two years as a music major at Richland Community college, Dallas, Texas One year Life Coaching training, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA > Additional Skills: Assets: Skilled at formal as well as colloquial usages of Thai and English language. Born, raised, and educated in metropolitan Bangkok. Possesses sensitivity to a diverse range of Thai language variations, including: regional, academic, monastic, royal, and diplomatic Sound understanding of Thai cultural references Ability to bridge cultural gaps with a strong knowledge of American cultural references, acquired during her ten years of active participation in American culture as a U.S. perma-nent resident Ability to provide idiomatic translation in both target languages Ability to eloquently and accurately capture linguistic subtleties, including mood, style and emotional content of the source dialogue into the target language. Well-honed sensitivity to the balance between transparency and fidelity in her translation work Skilled not merely in translating, but in editing Thai published works for a native Thai audience. Works well in teams. Experience with virtual collaboration Over ten years of integrated American life. Highly connected to Thailand and Thai popular culture Other Relevant Experience & Background: Undergraduate background in media study from Chulalongkorn University, Thailands most prestigious university. Multiculturally educated: exposed to Chinese, Japanese, French and other European cul-tures. Diverse experience and interests: Marketing, IT, Life Coaching, Performing arts, Music, Language, Spiritual, human behavior, etc Established a fully integrated life in the U.S. Married to a French-American husband. Maintains friendships with global expats and a highly diverse and international group of friends in the Bay Area. Gifted & Interest in language, music and sound Stage performance experience: soloist with a university jazz band, classical singing expe-rience as a choir member and a soloist, frequently participated at Mission Arts and Per-formance project in San Francisco by performing Thai folk songs Interests: history, literature, opera, performing, ,movies, politics, psychology, and more Computer Experience: Highly adept with computers, which she has been using on a regular basis for many years to per-form her job. Experience includes Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows, MacOS, and much more.¬ > Location: Union City, California (United States) |
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