Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I'm a language specialist with extensive experience in interpretation, translation, proofreading and content writing. I collaborate with clients across marketing, e-commerce, tourism, public relations, and healthcare to deliver precise language, cultural nuance and clear communication. I also manage websites, source images, and create engaging content for diverse audiences. I am fluent in English and Finnish and have working knowledge of Italian, French, German and Estonian. Since 2008 I have worked as a freelancer, providing translations, subtitling, transcription and editorial services, while also supporting exam setting and standardisation projects for professional bodies.…I'm a language specialist with extensive experience in interpretation, translation, proofreading and content writing. I collaborate with clients across marketing, e-commerce, tourism, public relations, and healthcare to deliver precise language, cultural nuance and clear communication. I also manage websites, source images, and create engaging content for diverse audiences. I am fluent in English and Finnish and have working knowledge of Italian, French, German and Estonian. Since 2008 I have worked as a freelancer, providing translations, subtitling, transcription and editorial services, while also supporting exam setting and standardisation projects for professional bodies.

Jan Järventaus





I'm a language specialist with extensive experience in interpretation, translation, proofreading and content writing. I collaborate with clients across marketing, e-commerce, tourism, public relations, and healthcare to deliver precise language, cultural nuance and clear communication. I also manage websites, source images, and create engaging content for diverse audiences. I am fluent in English and Finnish and have working knowledge of Italian, French, German and Estonian. Since 2008 I have worked as a freelancer, providing translations, subtitling, transcription and editorial services, while also supporting exam setting and standardisation projects for professional bodies.…I'm a language specialist with extensive experience in interpretation, translation, proofreading and content writing. I collaborate with clients across marketing, e-commerce, tourism, public relations, and healthcare to deliver precise language, cultural nuance and clear communication. I also manage websites, source images, and create engaging content for diverse audiences. I am fluent in English and Finnish and have working knowledge of Italian, French, German and Estonian. Since 2008 I have worked as a freelancer, providing translations, subtitling, transcription and editorial services, while also supporting exam setting and standardisation projects for professional bodies.

Available to hire

I’m a language specialist with extensive experience in interpretation, translation, proofreading and content writing. I collaborate with clients across marketing, e-commerce, tourism, public relations, and healthcare to deliver precise language, cultural nuance and clear communication. I also manage websites, source images, and create engaging content for diverse audiences.

I am fluent in English and Finnish and have working knowledge of Italian, French, German and Estonian. Since 2008 I have worked as a freelancer, providing translations, subtitling, transcription and editorial services, while also supporting exam setting and standardisation projects for professional bodies.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Finnish

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

French

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Estonian

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Interpreter, Translator, Transcriber, Editor, Machine Translation Editor, Subtitler and Proofreader (Finnish and English) at Self-employed / Freelance

August 1, 2008 - Present

Provide interpretation, translation, transcription, subtitling and proofreading services (Finnish and English) across marketing, e-commerce, tourism, public relations, contracts, financial statements, immigration documentation, consumer surveys, medical reports and clinical trial documentation. Built and maintained relationships with clients including Antalis, McLaren, Guy's Hospital, American Airlines, The City of Helsinki, Volvo, Philips, Sanofi, YouGov and others.

Examinations Setter, Proofreader and Marker at The Chartered Institute of Linguists

May 1, 2019 - October 27, 2025

Setting/proofreading/marking English and Finnish DipTrans translation examinations.

English Interlocutor for the DPSI Interpreting Examinations at The Chartered Institute of Linguists

January 31, 2016 - October 27, 2025

English interlocutor for the DPSI interpreting examinations.

Examinations Invigilator at International Software Quality Institute

April 1, 2016 - October 27, 2025

Invigilation of professional IT exams at various levels.

Freelance Journalist / Content Editor at The Guardian (Clip Joint series)

May 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025

Wrote the Clip Joint series; proofreading and content editing of press releases for various organisations, including the City of Helsinki.

Internet Operator at Ladbrokes PLC, London

October 1, 2008 - October 27, 2025

Wrote original sports content for the Finnish website; translations; SEO project work; handled online customer queries.

Exams Assistant at IoL Educational Trust, London

January 1, 2007 - October 27, 2025

Proofreading, editing and moderating English exam material; researching institute content issues and language policies; developing new examination projects, marking schemes and training material.

Assistant Director of Studies/Business English Trainer at Linguarama, London

October 1, 2001 - October 27, 2025

Co-ordinating training timetables and supporting trainers; recruiting and inducting new staff; editing, proofreading and writing training reports; interviewing clients on training requirements and providing post-training feedback.

TEFL Teacher at Various schools in Estonia, Italy and London

September 1, 1996 - October 27, 2025

Teaching general and business English to groups of adult learners and individuals.