Winnie Heh

Wisconsin, Tokyo, California and Geneva: A Translation Alum's Fascinating Journey

Winnie Heh — 2023-08-02T15:04:48-0700

After completing JET, Erika Egner MAT ‘19 studied translation, interpretation and localization which launched her into a series of different roles across multiple continents.

Q&A with Gustavo Mercado: Life as a Freelance Interpreter

Winnie Heh — 2021-08-05T10:20:37-0700

A recent Conference Interpretation graduate discusses life as a professional interpreter, detailing how he passed a notoriously difficult United Nations exam and what that means for his career.

Upgrade Your Localization Career: Online Discussion Recording

Winnie Heh, Max Troyer, Lijun Gu, Serena Rapp, Devin Lueddeke — 2021-06-16T05:33:54-0700

Do you want to move into project management or team management in the language services industry? Are you already working in localization but you want to level up your technical skills and business acumen to deliver tangible results for your organization, setting up your next promotion?

Day in the Life of an Interpreter: Online Discussion Recording

Julie Johnson, Winnie Heh — 2021-02-12T09:24:17-0800

Our recent online discussion gave insights into a day working as an interpreter. The panel featured faculty and alumni who have worked in a range of professional settings, including the U.S. State Department, COVID-19 testing centers, courtrooms, hospitals, and more. Watch the recording.

How To Navigate the Job Search Amid Uncertainty—Episode 6: Lorena Ortiz Schneider

Winnie Heh — 2020-11-03T12:34:08-0800

Lorena Ortiz Schneider provides heart-felt and practical recommendations on navigating downturns as a freelance interpreter.

How To Navigate the Job Search Amid Uncertainty—Episode 5: Diane Mouradian

Winnie Heh — 2020-09-02T12:16:31-0700

Diane Mouradian, a nationally certified trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapist, discusses how we can care for our emotional well-being and for those going through the job search while the world is grappling with the pandemic.

How To Navigate the Job Search Amid Uncertainty—Episode 4: Michael Klinger

Winnie Heh — 2020-08-11T07:30:00-0700

Episode four is a conversation with Michael Klinger, Managing Director of Anzu Global. Michael is a 30-year veteran in the language services industry.

How To Navigate the Job Search Amid Uncertainty—Episode 3: Kathleen Diamond

Winnie Heh — 2020-07-01T09:38:09-0700

Episode three features Kathleen Diamond, a language industry veteran who has founded and managed businesses in language teaching, translation, and interpretation.

Career Outlook for Spanish Community Interpreters

Winnie Heh — 2020-06-26T05:56:34-0700

In this online discussion, we review the career outlook for Spanish medical and legal interpreters in the U.S., including compensation data and career management frameworks.

How To Navigate the Job Search Amid Uncertainty—Episode 2: Matt Conger and Johnathan Rechtman

Winnie Heh — 2020-06-17T09:18:10-0700

Matt Conger, CEO of Cadence Translate, and Johnathan Rechtman, Co-Founder of Cadence Translate and a conference interpreter join us for episode two.