I am Tina Alfieri, a freelance translator, subtitler and copywriter based in Lisbon, Portugal. I translate Mandarin Chinese, English, Portuguese and French into Italian, with a strong focus on SEO copywriting, localization, and multi-language web content. I also create captions and subtitles for TV shows, films and video games, and bring a curious, fast-turnaround approach to distill a product’s essence for global audiences. Having studied and worked abroad since 2004 (China, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Portugal), I bring solid cross-cultural mediation skills and an international network of language professionals. My experience spans home automation, life sciences, fashion and luxury, retail, hospitality, and health and safety documentation; I have also worked as a medical translator and represented international organizations such as the United Nations Office in Geneva.…

Tina Alfieri

I am Tina Alfieri, a freelance translator, subtitler and copywriter based in Lisbon, Portugal. I translate Mandarin Chinese, English, Portuguese and French into Italian, with a strong focus on SEO copywriting, localization, and multi-language web content. I also create captions and subtitles for TV shows, films and video games, and bring a curious, fast-turnaround approach to distill a product’s essence for global audiences. Having studied and worked abroad since 2004 (China, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Portugal), I bring solid cross-cultural mediation skills and an international network of language professionals. My experience spans home automation, life sciences, fashion and luxury, retail, hospitality, and health and safety documentation; I have also worked as a medical translator and represented international organizations such as the United Nations Office in Geneva.…

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I am Tina Alfieri, a freelance translator, subtitler and copywriter based in Lisbon, Portugal. I translate Mandarin Chinese, English, Portuguese and French into Italian, with a strong focus on SEO copywriting, localization, and multi-language web content. I also create captions and subtitles for TV shows, films and video games, and bring a curious, fast-turnaround approach to distill a product’s essence for global audiences.

Having studied and worked abroad since 2004 (China, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Portugal), I bring solid cross-cultural mediation skills and an international network of language professionals. My experience spans home automation, life sciences, fashion and luxury, retail, hospitality, and health and safety documentation; I have also worked as a medical translator and represented international organizations such as the United Nations Office in Geneva.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Information Service - Official Guide and Administrative Assistant at United Nations Office at Geneva
December 31, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Official guide (Italian/English/French/Mandarin Chinese) and administrative support for information services and visitors.
Official guide (Italian/English/French/Mandarin Chinese) and administrative assistant at United Nations Office at Geneva
January 1, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Administrative and information service tasks; support for daily press reviews, visitor information programmes, and media/translation tasks surrounding Human Rights Council sessions.
Executive Assistant and Translator at 7Camicie Grandi Progetti Srl
December 31, 2011 - October 3, 2025
Coordinated meetings between external/internal executives, managers and consultants; client support; prepared translations for the official website; summarized reports and documents.
Executive Assistant and Translator at 7Camicie Grandi Progetti Srl
January 1, 2011 - October 3, 2025
Close liaison between executives, managers and consultants; client/partner support; preparation of presentations and summarized reports; draft translation for the official website.
Administrative Assistant, Interpreter (Italian-English-Chinese) at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai (Visa Section)
December 31, 2010 - October 3, 2025
Daily liaison with Chinese visa applicants; document processing and data entry; linguistic mediation and report generation.
Administrative Assistant, interpreter (Italian - English - Chinese) at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai – Visa Section
January 1, 2010 - October 3, 2025
Daily liaison and linguistic mediation with applicants; document processing and data management; generate reports from diplomatic data.
Intercultural Mediator at Kungao International Limited (Garment Department)
December 31, 2009 - October 3, 2025
Linguistic support during garment production stages; cultural mediation for operational workflows.
Intercultural Mediator at Kungao International Limited (Garment Department)
January 1, 2009 - October 3, 2025
Linguistic support for garment operation stages; cultural mediation during sample room activities.
Public Relations and Events Coordinator at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai (Italian Cultural Office)
December 31, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Data management of cultural activities; organization and scheduling of events for Year of Italy in China; support for activities linked to major events (Olympics/Expo).
Public Relations and Events Coordinator at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai – Italian Cultural Office
January 1, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Data management of cultural activities; event planning and coordination during Year of Italy in China (2006–2007); liaising with public and officials; updating event schedules.
Freelance Translator, Subtitler and Copywriter (Remote) at Self-employed / Freelancer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Marketing translator: subtitling, localization of static content, technical texts, and standard operating procedures; Medical translator: translating and reviewing medical documents, reports, and clinical trial protocols; Subtitler: writing, researching, editing and proofreading subtitles/captions for TV shows, cinema and video games; Copywriter: SEO and web content for travel, music, art, tourism, beauty and luxury sectors.
Freelance Translator, Subtitler and Copywriter (Remote) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Marketing translator: subtitling, localization of static content, technical texts, standard operating procedures; subject areas include home automation, life sciences, fashion, luxury and beauty, retail, hospitality, health and safety, quality management documentation. Medical translator: specialized in translating and reviewing medical documents, reports, clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms. Subtitler: writing, researching, editing and proofreading subtitles/captions for TV shows, cinema and video games. Copywriter: SEO and web content including advertising in travel, music, art, tourism, beauty and luxury.
Entrepreneur / Internet Trader at Virtual Village (e-commerce)
December 31, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Built and maintained CRM, conducted direct marketing activities, market research, lead generation, and customer development for the Italian market; managed marketing policies and reporting.
Public Relations and Events Coordinator at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai (Italian Cultural Office)
December 31, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Public outreach and event coordination; maintained contact between organization representatives and the public; weekly event schedule updates.
Internet Entrepreneur at Virtual Village (e-commerce)
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Direct marketing activities for the Italian market; market research, lead generation, customer relationship management, and reporting.
Public Relations and Events Coordinator at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai – Italian Cultural Office
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Event planning and public outreach for cultural activities; coordination for major international events (2006–2010).
Translator/Proofreader (Video Games) at Ubisoft Computer Games Software
December 31, 2006 - October 3, 2025
Translation and proofreading of video games to document software defects as part of quality control in game development.
Translator (QA) – Video Game Localization at Ubisoft Computer Games Software
January 1, 2006 - October 3, 2025
Translation and proofreading of video games to document software defects as part of QA; collaboration with development teams.

Education

Master of Science in International Functions at SIOI, Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's degree in Comparative Studies at University of Naples L’Orientale
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Master of Science in International Functions at SIOI - Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Studies at University of Naples “L’Orientale”
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Course of Chinese Language and Culture at Beijing Normal University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Course of Chinese Language and Culture at Tianjin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Course of French Language (advanced) at Alliance Française
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

STL Training Certification in Medical Translation
January 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Course of Chinese Language and Culture
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Course of Chinese Language and Culture
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) Chinese Proficiency Test
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Course of French Language (advanced)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
STL Training Certification in Medical Translation
January 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
STL Training Certification in Medical Translation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) Chinese Proficiency Test
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Chinese Language and Culture – Beijing Normal University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Chinese Language and Culture – Tianjin University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
HSK Chinese Proficiency Test
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
French Language Course (Advanced)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
STL Training Certification in Medical Translation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level