Freelance Technical Translator/Editor 

French into English


Previous Job - Senior Translator

A.T.T., Clermont-Ferrand, France (www.a-t-t.fr) - Translation of French technical and commercial documents into English to meet customer requirements for quality and reliability. Application of latest computer assisted methods, creation of glossaries, and control of documentation.


Education

MITI 2001  Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, London

BA 1989  The Open University - Computing & Arts

DipLib 1967  Sheffield University - Librarianship and Information Science

BSc 1965  Nottingham University - Civil Engineering

 

Skills

Languages   French - proficient; English - mother tongue

Computing   Extensive and in-depth knowledge and experience of using PCs since 1980s with commercial applications and networks, from word processing to computer aided design, including DTP, spreadsheets and presentation programs.


Professional experience

Libraries & Information

1975  Tutor Librarian, St Alban's College of Art and Design

1968-74  Art and Design Librarian, Sheffield Polytechnic

1968  Branch Librarian, Athersley PL, Barnsley

1965-67  Technical Information Officer, Hertis, Hatfield

Communication and education

1984-91  IT and Open Learning Tutor, Shipley College.

1983-84  Graphic Designer, Health Education Centre, Halifax.

1976-82  PR and Administration, IOU Theatre company, Halifax.

Language and translation

1994-2006  Senior Staff Translator, Auvergne Traduction Technique.

1991-94  Freelance English Tutor, Clermont-Ferrand, France.