Working languages:
Tagalog (monolingual)
English to Tagalog

Joshua Ballon
Teacher, Translator, Writer, Researcher

Santo Domingo, Albay, Philippines
Local time: 01:47 PST (GMT+8)

Native in: Tagalog (Variant: Philippines) Native in Tagalog
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Editing/proofreading, Language instruction, Copywriting, Translation, Software localization, Transcription, Website localization, Native speaker conversation, Subtitling
Expertise
Specializes in:
LinguisticsPoetry & Literature
Media / MultimediaMusic
Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)Slang
Names (personal, company)Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Medical: Health CareMedical (general)

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
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Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 2
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Bicol University
Experience Years of experience: 6. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2023.
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Find a mentor
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
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Bio
I am a Filipino Language Teacher with experience in the academe including teaching, translating, writing in academic and creative forms. I also do music production, song writing, and other creative stuff.

1. I am a Cum Laude graduate and a consistent academic awardee
2. I am a contributor and author of various anthologies
3. And I am currently a part-time professor
4. Translator of numerous creative and technical writings
5. Research panel and editor.

I am happy to be a part of your esteemed institution, business, or your assigned work and I guarantee that I will harness my skills and showcase my talents.
Keywords: Tagalog, English to Tagalog, Translation, Proofreading, localization, Grammar, instruction, art, literary, technical. See more.Tagalog, English to Tagalog, Translation, Proofreading, localization, Grammar, instruction, art, literary, technical, creative, poem, essay, business, marketing, finance, trading, . See less.


Profile last updated
Feb 8, 2023