As a freelance translator, I workfrom both French and Spanish into English in a variety of fields: legal (such as correspondence, power of attorney, contracts, court rulings, birth/marriage/death certificates, etc.), medical (various), commercial (from correspondence to advertising on products) and general. I also work as a freelance interpreter.

 

I have been a member of the Institute (now Chartered) of Linguists since 1986, have a BA (Hon) as well as the Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation.

 

I adhere to the Institute of Linguists' Code of Ethics, and always ensure that I meet the Client's requirements, including meeting deadlines. 

 

I can bring the qualities of conscientiousness, sensitiveness, confidentiality, and flexibility to the business relationship, and have a proven track record.

 

"A professional service handled with care".

 

Since 1986 translated as part of various employments as a bilingual secretary including in London.

Worked in liaison with translators at Western European Union in London before it transferred to Brussels.

Translated documents for the Deputy Director of European Anti-Piracy Operations (Intellectual Property) for the Motion Picture Export Association of America.

Many confidential legal translations for private clients.

Translations for various agencies, including Leeds City Council.

 

I have always had very positive feedback from clients both verbally, and since I devised the Client Feedback Evaluation Questionnaires. For example, comments I have received include:

 

Accuracy:            Excellent

Turnaround:       Excellent

Accessibility:      Excellent

Extent to which Translator met Client requirements and expectations:     Excellent

Value for Money:  Excellent