Yanru Zhu

Yanru Zhu is a Localization Program Manager at Toast since October 2024, with a robust career in translation and localization dating back to 2009 as a self-employed translator, editor, and subtitler specializing in English and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). Past experience includes roles as a Localization Specialist at GEOTAB, Translation Project Manager at MCIS Language Solutions, and Engagement Manager for Global Sponsorship at Women in Localization. Yanru Zhu's expertise spans various fields such as healthcare, education, arts and culture, subtitling, and marketing and communication. Recognized for excellence in the field, Yanru Zhu received the LSP Translator of the Year award in 2019 and was a runner-up in 2018. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Translation Studies from Glendon Campus of York University, a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from East China University of Political Science and Law.