OI LENG (CHARLOTTE) LEONG

Bilingual Applied Linguist & Classical Vocalist

Reggio di Calabria, IT.

About

A highly accomplished Bilingual Applied Linguist and Conservatory-trained Classical Vocalist specializing in acoustic phonetics, prosodic analysis, and advanced speech remediation. Expertly combines deep physiological training in opera performance with command of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to diagnose and retrain complex speech mechanics for Native Mandarin, Cantonese, and ESL learners. Proven track record in high-fidelity cross-linguistic translations, data quality auditing, and developing impactful communication strategies, delivering precise linguistic and vocal clarity across diverse professional and cultural contexts.

Work

The Gleaners Language Studio

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Phonetic Coach & ESL Coach | Freelance Content & Editorial Specialist (EN/CH)

Reggio di Calabria, Calabria, Italy

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Summary

Led linguistic and vocal coaching for ESL, Mandarin, and Cantonese speakers, while providing specialized content and editorial services to enhance communication clarity and accuracy.

Highlights

Applied International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) frameworks and classical vocal mechanics to diagnose and correct persistent speech clarity issues, oral posture habits, and generational accent traits for ESL, Mandarin, and Cantonese speakers, significantly improving vocal precision.

Isolated complex speech clarity deficiencies, including those stemming from deep-seated behavioral conditioning, and implemented targeted muscle-memory retraining programs to achieve natural spoken delivery.

Trained non-native speakers in conscious manipulation of articulatory muscles, tongue placement, and acoustic feedback loops, resulting in clear and natural spoken delivery.

Executed high-fidelity cross-linguistic translations, adeptly resolving deep contextual, syntactic, and prosodic ambiguities between Chinese variants and English to ensure linguistic accuracy.

Galaxy Entertainment Group

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Assistant Manager, Knowledge Management / Editor, Media Relations

Macao SAR, Macao, Macao

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Summary

Managed bilingual corporate communications and media relations, ensuring accuracy and consistency in high-stakes reporting and executive messaging.

Highlights

Led end-to-end bilingual development and data-quality auditing for high-stakes corporate reporting, ensuring absolute consistency in messaging and tone across Chinese and English outputs.

Drafted, structured, and rhythmically paced high-level executive speeches and emcee scripts, optimizing for natural spoken cadence, phonetic emphasis, and auditory clarity.

Conducted rigorous market intelligence benchmarking, processing complex and ambiguous data sets to deliver actionable structural insights for senior management decision-making.

MGM Macau

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Copywriter

Macao SAR, Macao, Macao

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Summary

Developed and implemented corporate copywriting standards and analyzed multi-dialect media content to support accurate communication strategies.

Highlights

Co-developed and deployed a comprehensive, rule-based corporate copywriting manual, standardizing terminology, voice, and tone variations across print and digital media platforms.

Monitored, transcribed, and analyzed daily regional multi-dialect media broadcasts, translating complex audio content into high-accuracy briefing reports for strategic insights.

Collaborated cross-functionally with technical and creative teams to ensure localized content accurately reflected cultural nuances and regional linguistic habits, enhancing audience engagement.

Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban)

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Part-Time Chinese-English Translator & Editorial Contributor

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Summary

Provided high-accuracy translation and editorial support for multilingual publications and online content, ensuring linguistic precision and cultural appropriateness.

Highlights

Contributed high-accuracy translation and editorial support to the Confucius Institute Multilingual Journal Series (Chinese-English edition).

Edited and translated online analytical articles and news features, ensuring rigorous linguistic precision, terminology alignment, and cultural appropriateness for global audiences.

Maintained strict consistency in formatting, terminology, and stylistic standards across diverse, fast-paced bilingual publication workflows, improving efficiency and quality.

Languages

Mandarin

Cantonese

English

Skills

Phonetic Remediation & IPA Mastery

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), Speech Pattern Analysis, Phonetic Conditioning, Acoustic Phonetics, Prosodic Analysis.

Acoustic & Physiologic Vocology

Speech Mechanics, Breath Support, Muscle Engagement, Mouth-and-Tongue Positioning, Auditory Perception, Vocal Hygiene, Voice Medicine, Speech Therapy, Voice Production.

Cross-Dialectal Expertise

Mandarin, Cantonese, Phonological Boundaries, Tonal Variations, Accent Interference, Bilingual Communication.

Data Curation & Annotation Precision

Standardized Style Guides, Audio-to-Text Translation, Time-Sync Translation, Data Judgment, Acoustic Ambiguities.

Advanced Vocal Performance & Acoustic Training

Classical Vocalist, Tone Modulation, Operatic Performance, Auditory Performance.

Linguistic & Editorial Services

ESL Coaching, Content Editing, Cross-Linguistic Translation, Bilingual Development, Data Quality Auditing, Corporate Reporting, Executive Speechwriting, Market Intelligence, Copywriting, Terminology Alignment, Cultural Nuance, Publication Workflows.

Communication & Training

Speech Remediation, Muscle-Memory Retraining, Articulatory Muscle Manipulation, Auditory Feedback Loops, Stakeholder Management.