I have a keen eye for detail, being an avid reader with a lifelong passion for languages. A native English speaker, I have spent several years living, studying, and working in China, Taiwan, France, and Vanuatu. I produce high-quality, elegant texts, and I value honest communication with my clients. I work independently and am always looking to deepen my learning and hone my skills further. I have a diverse background spanning healthcare administration, translation, editing, content creation, and freelance writing. My experience includes editing for MDPI, translating academic content, coordinating health service communications, and building brands with a strong online presence. I am fluent in English, with strong working knowledge of Chinese, French, and Bislama, and I am committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.

Olivia Jeffree

I have a keen eye for detail, being an avid reader with a lifelong passion for languages. A native English speaker, I have spent several years living, studying, and working in China, Taiwan, France, and Vanuatu. I produce high-quality, elegant texts, and I value honest communication with my clients. I work independently and am always looking to deepen my learning and hone my skills further. I have a diverse background spanning healthcare administration, translation, editing, content creation, and freelance writing. My experience includes editing for MDPI, translating academic content, coordinating health service communications, and building brands with a strong online presence. I am fluent in English, with strong working knowledge of Chinese, French, and Bislama, and I am committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.

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I have a keen eye for detail, being an avid reader with a lifelong passion for languages. A native English speaker, I have spent several years living, studying, and working in China, Taiwan, France, and Vanuatu. I produce high-quality, elegant texts, and I value honest communication with my clients. I work independently and am always looking to deepen my learning and hone my skills further.

I have a diverse background spanning healthcare administration, translation, editing, content creation, and freelance writing. My experience includes editing for MDPI, translating academic content, coordinating health service communications, and building brands with a strong online presence. I am fluent in English, with strong working knowledge of Chinese, French, and Bislama, and I am committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced
French
Advanced
Bislama
Intermediate

Work Experience

Holistic Massage Therapist at Self-employed (Independent Practitioner)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Holistic massage therapy practitioner with a focus on frozen shoulder and long-standing injuries. Builds and maintains a regular client base; rents studio spaces; branding and online presence; ongoing CPD and self-directed learning.
English Editor at MDPI
December 31, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Freelance editing of scientific and academic articles for publication; proofread and edit on English language, grammar, style and house rules; completed intensive training and mentorship.
P.A / Secretary of Clinical Chemistry at NHS, Sheffield
December 31, 2025 - October 20, 2025
P.A to the head of department; secretary of Clinical Chemistry labs; communications, monthly departmental newsletter, typing up and sending lab reports, diary management and organising meetings for the senior staff, taking minutes from video conferences, and data analysis and record keeping in Excel.
Co-founder / Co-owner at Marmions Cafe, Sheffield
December 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Developed Marmions from concept to trading business: a CBD and massage café; secured start-up loan with the Prince’s Trust; premises and therapy room; branding, online presence, stockists and suppliers, developed menus, and customer service; shifted to online and pop-ups during lockdown.
Office and Events Manager at Hagglers Corner, Sheffield
December 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Responsible for all admin, social media, communications and office work, as well as events management for Hagglers Corner – a busy events space, bar, café, and co-operative of independent creative businesses in Sheffield.
Audio Typist at NHS, Sheffield
December 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Transcribing dictated medical letters for consultants in various departments including neurosurgery, radiosurgery, and histopathology.
Interpreter, Chinese/English at NHS, Sheffield
December 31, 2016 - October 20, 2025
Interpreting for Chinese-speaking service users at NHS appointments; medical, social and mental health issues.
P.A. at HMRC, Leeds
August 31, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Personal assistant to the Director General of Regional HMRC Large Business; organised travel and rooms for conferences and events, managed inboxes and diaries, minute taking; created a staff wiki and managed a team producing content.
Translator, Chinese to English at Journal of Chinese Humanities, Shandong
December 31, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Chinese to English translation of peer-reviewed academic articles on Chinese history, literature and philosophy.
Audio Typist at Office Angels, Sheffield
October 31, 2016 - October 20, 2025
Audio typing of recorded interviews in English for a large employee dispute tribunal.
Editorial Translator, Chinese to English at The Garden of Hope Foundation
February 29, 2016 - October 20, 2025
Part of the editorial team for the English language section of a Taiwanese charity for disadvantaged women. Translation from Chinese to English of regular newsletters, website content, and legal documents.
Subtitling Translator, Chinese to English at Pearl S. Buck Foundation
October 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Subtitle translation from Chinese to English for a promotional campaign film about the work of the Pearl S. Buck Foundation in Taiwan.
Voice Artist at Wilson Education Institute, Taiwan
July 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Worked with writers and producers in a recording studio to provide native English voice recording for a new English language textbook.
Subtitling Translator, Bislama to English at La Croix Rouge
December 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Transcription and translation from Bislama into English for a documentary film about environmental concerns in Vanuatu.
Interviewer at UKBA Home Office, Sheffield
August 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Using online video calling, conducted interviews with overseas students as part of visa applications to the UK, accurately transcribing the interviews as they took place.
Content Editor at Vasanta, Sheffield
December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Writing content for publication online and in the catalogue; translating communications in Chinese, English and French for all business correspondence between Vasanta and its overseas suppliers.

Education

Level 4 Professional Diploma; Holistic Therapeutic Massage at Sheffield Centre for Massage Training, UK
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
MA Food Security and Food Justice at The University of Sheffield, UK
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Advanced Chinese language and culture studies at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Chinese language training programme at Nanjing University, China
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
BA, Chinese Studies with French at The University of Sheffield, UK
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Level 4 Professional Diploma in Holistic Therapeutic Massage
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
MA Food Security and Food Justice
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
BA, Chinese Studies with French
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Advanced Chinese language and culture studies
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Chinese language training programme
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail