DAVI NAKAMURA

English-to-Icelandic Translator | Proofreader | Translation Reviewer | Localization Specialist

Translation and localization professional with seven years of experience in translation, proofreading, editing, revision, and linguistic quality assurance. Focused on producing accurate, fluent, consistent, and natural target-language content that preserves source meaning and meets client requirements. Skilled in identifying translation errors, omissions, grammatical issues, terminology inconsistencies, and formatting problems. Committed to following project-specific instructions, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines, and incorporating feedback to deliver high-quality language services.

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Work Experience
Translation & Localization Specialist
Acolad
Jan 2024 — Jul 2026
  • Supported translation, localization, proofreading, and linguistic review workflows
  • Reviewed language deliverables for grammar, terminology, formatting, and consistency with client requirements
  • Checked content for natural phrasing, readability, and preservation of intended meaning
  • Applied quality-control procedures and terminology guidance before final submission
  • Managed assignments according to project deadlines, confidentiality requirements, and revision instructions
Linguistic Reviewer / Language Services Contractor
RWS
Jan 2022 — Dec 2023
  • Supported linguistic review and quality-control workflows for language deliverables
  • Evaluated text for linguistic accuracy, fluency, terminology consistency, and compliance with project style guides
  • Identified and documented translation errors, inconsistencies, and areas requiring revision
  • Applied client-specific instructions and quality procedures when reviewing assigned content
  • Addressed reviewer feedback and completed revisions to support consistent deliverable quality
Freelance Translator, Proofreader & Reviewer
Various Clients
Oct 2019 — Dec 2021
  • Delivered translation, proofreading, editing, and revision services in accordance with client instructions and project requirements
  • Reviewed content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, readability, and consistency
  • Compared translated content with source material to identify meaning discrepancies, omissions, and terminology issues
  • Maintained consistent terminology and style throughout assigned documents
  • Managed deadlines, incorporated feedback, and completed revisions before delivery
Skills
English-to-Icelandic translation reviewTranslation proofreading and revisionIcelandic grammar, syntax, and fluency reviewSource-to-target meaning verificationMistranslation and omission detectionTerminology and consistency managementLinguistic quality assurance (LQA)Editing and stylistic improvementLocalization and cultural adaptationMachine translation post-editing (MTPE)Style-guide and client-instruction complianceFormatting and linguistic error checksQuality control and revision trackingConfidentiality and professional integrityDeadline and workload managementClient communication and feedback integration
Education
Master’s Degree, Icelandic Studies
University of Iceland
Bachelor’s Degree, Icelandic Language and Literature
University of Iceland
Languages
English
Icelandic