Available to hire
Freelance translator since 2015 (French, German, Spanish, Italian and Catalan into English. Specialist in transcreation and localisation (literature, poetry, TV and film subtitling). I also write my own songs and poetry.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Work Experience
Translator, Online-Content Writer and Editor at The Chicken and the Egg Translation and Writing Services
January 1, 2015 - PresentFreelance translator, online-content writer and editor providing translation, transcription, writing and editing services to clients across TV/film, publishing, interior design and travel sectors. Tasks include translating/subtitling, proofreading and editing English copy, and creating original online content in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Notable clients include Hiventy (Netflix, Warner Bros, ARTE, TV5Monde, France 3), Edicions del Pirata, Hoaki Books, Promopress, SAGA Egmont, Houzz, Expedia, Hotels.com, Elyas Khan Music, 17 Hippies, 9flats.com, among others.
Customer Services Advisor at 9flats.com
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Multilingual customer service and support (English, French, Italian) handling inquiries, resolving issues, and assisting guests and hosts on a cross-border accommodation platform.
Customer Services Advisor at Fab.com
September 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013Multilingual customer service and support (English, French, Italian) for an online marketplace connecting independent designers with customers.
Customer Services Advisor at Farrow & Ball
December 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012Customer services and support; writer of FAQs in English for a luxury paint and wallpaper brand.
Customer Services, Complaints Handling & Translator at WDS
March 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Multilingual customer services, complaints handling and translation (English, French, Italian) for smartphone technical support.
Policy & Performance Support Officer at Bournemouth Borough Council
March 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009Temporary policy and performance support role supporting local government services.
Volunteer English Tutor at International Care Network
February 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009English lessons for children from Afghanistan; planning and delivering language activities and support.
Support Worker at 1st For Care & Stable Family Home Trust
January 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008Support worker for people with physical and learning disabilities; providing assistance and daily living support.
Multilingual Teaching Assistant and Outreach Worker, Translator and Interpreter at Coventry City Council
September 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Teaching assistant and outreach work; translation and interpretation services across multilingual programmes.
Export Sales Administrator (France, Spain and Italy) at Terex Compact Equipment
November 1, 2003 - October 31, 2004Administration for export sales across France, Spain and Italy; liaising with international customers.
Bilingual Receptionist and Classified Ad Writer at FUSAC (Classified ads magazine)
March 1, 2003 - September 30, 2003Reception duties and writing bilingual classified ads; assisting editorial tasks.
Translator, Production Assistant at Euro American Films
January 1, 2002 - March 31, 2003Translation support and production assistance for feature film projects.
Bilingual Secretary at Wilinski Scotto & Associates
May 1, 2001 - January 31, 2002Bilingual secretarial support in a legal firm; correspondence and document management.
English Department Secretary, Assistant to the Director of the English Department at University of London Institute in Paris
February 1, 2000 - May 31, 2001Administrative assistant to the English department; secretarial duties and program coordination.
Administrator at Marconi Telecommunications
September 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999Administrative duties supporting telecommunications operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Communication, Culture and Media Studies at Coventry University
October 1, 1995 - June 30, 1998Qualifications
DPSI Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (French/English)
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Other
Experience Level
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