Ellen Freij
About Ellen Freij
Ellen Freij is a Localization Quality Assurance Tester and Translator currently working at GlobalStep in Montreal, Canada. With extensive experience in translation and localization, she has held various roles in multiple countries since 2010.
Work at GlobalStep
Ellen Freij has been employed at GlobalStep as a Localization Quality Assurance Tester and Translator since November 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality and accuracy of localized content. Her responsibilities include testing software and applications for linguistic and cultural appropriateness, contributing to the overall user experience. Prior to her current position, she worked at GlobalStep as a Proofreader for 10 months in 2018, where she refined her skills in language accuracy and detail-oriented tasks.
Freelance Translation Experience
Since 2019, Ellen has been working as a Freelance Translator at Lionbridge. This role allows her to leverage her extensive experience in translation and localization. She collaborates with various clients to provide high-quality translations that meet specific cultural and contextual needs. Her freelance work complements her full-time positions and showcases her versatility in the language services industry.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Freij holds a Bachelor's degree in International Communication from Hanzehogeschool Groningen, which she completed from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication from the University of Bedfordshire in 2015. Additionally, she completed an International Study Year in English at EF Language School in Malta from 2007 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in localization and translation.
Background in Communications and Marketing
Ellen has a background in communications and marketing, having worked in various roles that enhanced her skills in these areas. She served as a Marketing and Communications Intern at QNH in 2012 and as a Communications Officer at Opleiding Binn'stad in 2013. Additionally, she coordinated social media efforts at NoorderBaanBattle from 2013 to 2014. These experiences contributed to her understanding of effective communication strategies.
Teaching Experience
Ellen worked as an English Teacher and Activity Leader at EF Education First from 2015 to 2017. During this time, she taught English in various locations across the United Kingdom, including London and Brighton. This role involved developing lesson plans and engaging students in language learning, further enhancing her communication skills and cultural awareness.