Native bilingual (English/French) translator and copywriter with extensive experience in language services, corporate communications, and project coordination. As a freelance professional, I specialize in French-to-English translation and manage complex, multi-language projects by collaborating with networks of translators and web designers. My background spans ministries, international organizations, and private sector companies, giving me deep insight into business, politics, diplomacy, and culture. This diverse experience ensures accurate, context-aware translations tailored to professional audiences. As a consecutive interpreter, I’ve supported high-stakes environments, including ministerial and diplomatic meetings, honing my ability to perform under pressure, adapt quickly, and maintain precision in fast-paced settings. My roles demand strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and stress resilience. With years of self-employment, I excel as a self-starter and multitasker, prioritizing assignments to meet client deadlines. My approach combines flexibility, problem-solving, and meticulous organization, backed by robust administrative and time-management skills. Passionate about language and communication, I deliver high-quality, culturally nuanced content—whether translating technical documents, crafting compelling copy, or localizing materials for global audiences.…

David Holland

Native bilingual (English/French) translator and copywriter with extensive experience in language services, corporate communications, and project coordination. As a freelance professional, I specialize in French-to-English translation and manage complex, multi-language projects by collaborating with networks of translators and web designers. My background spans ministries, international organizations, and private sector companies, giving me deep insight into business, politics, diplomacy, and culture. This diverse experience ensures accurate, context-aware translations tailored to professional audiences. As a consecutive interpreter, I’ve supported high-stakes environments, including ministerial and diplomatic meetings, honing my ability to perform under pressure, adapt quickly, and maintain precision in fast-paced settings. My roles demand strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and stress resilience. With years of self-employment, I excel as a self-starter and multitasker, prioritizing assignments to meet client deadlines. My approach combines flexibility, problem-solving, and meticulous organization, backed by robust administrative and time-management skills. Passionate about language and communication, I deliver high-quality, culturally nuanced content—whether translating technical documents, crafting compelling copy, or localizing materials for global audiences.…

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Native bilingual (English/French) translator and copywriter with extensive experience in language services, corporate communications, and project coordination. As a freelance professional, I specialize in French-to-English translation and manage complex, multi-language projects by collaborating with networks of translators and web designers.
My background spans ministries, international organizations, and private sector companies, giving me deep insight into business, politics, diplomacy, and culture. This diverse experience ensures accurate, context-aware translations tailored to professional audiences.
As a consecutive interpreter, I’ve supported high-stakes environments, including ministerial and diplomatic meetings, honing my ability to perform under pressure, adapt quickly, and maintain precision in fast-paced settings. My roles demand strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and stress resilience.
With years of self-employment, I excel as a self-starter and multitasker, prioritizing assignments to meet client deadlines. My approach combines flexibility, problem-solving, and meticulous organization, backed by robust administrative and time-management skills.
Passionate about language and communication, I deliver high-quality, culturally nuanced content—whether translating technical documents, crafting compelling copy, or localizing materials for global audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Translator - Interpreter at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provide English–French translation and interpretation services for legal, current affairs, finance, tourism and culture sectors. Manage back-office tasks, newsletters and alerts.
Freelance Translator - Interpreter at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Translation and interpretation in legal, current affairs, finance, tourism & culture; back-office management; newsletters and alerts.
Freelance Translator - Interpreter at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Translation and interpretation in legal, current affairs, finance, tourism & culture; back-office management; newsletters and alerts.
Translator and Interpreter at Embassy of Sri Lanka, Paris
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Translator and interpreter to the Ambassador.
Translator at OECD, Paris
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Translations in all of the organisation’s fields: economics, fiscal & social affairs, education, environment.
Legal and Financial Translator at Gide Loyrette Nouel, Paris
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Legal and financial translations for leading international law firm. Redesign of the English version of the firm’s web site.
Translator at French Presidency of the Council of the European Union
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Translations for the web site of the French Presidency of the EU.
Freelance Translator – Interpreter at Self-employed
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2008
Areas of expertise & references: Politics, international affairs: BBC Television, Presidency of the Republic of Congo - Brazzaville; Legal, Finance, Economics: Council of Europe Development Bank, Crédit Agricole; Tourism, Culture: Michelin Travel Publications, Les éditions du Jaguar, Groupe Accor, Centre des Monuments Nationaux; Aviation, Industry: Callixo Aeronautical Media, Lafarge -Holcim, Siveco; Published translations: Châteaux of the Loire, the Green Guide, Michelin.
English Tutor at Château de Versailles, Minist ry of Finance, Formalangues
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995
Design of course content and language tuition.
Bookseller & Buyer at Hatchards, London
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Bookseller & buyer in the literature department.

Education

M.A. in Translation (English – French) at University of London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
TEFL Diploma at Teacher Training International, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
BA Hons – English Language & Literature at University of Durham
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

M.A. in Translation (English – French)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
TEFL Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
BA Hons – English Language & Literature
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Manufacturing

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