Working languages:
Russian to English
French to English

Basil Ballhatchet
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London, England, United Kingdom
Local time: 01:29 GMT (GMT+0)

Native in: English 
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Focus on quality
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation
Expertise
Specializes in:
AccountingFinance (general)
Business/Commerce (general)Law: Contract(s)
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersInternational Org/Dev/Coop
Human ResourcesLaw: Taxation & Customs
ManagementMarketing

Rates
Russian to English - Rates: 0.06 - 0.10 GBP per word / 30 - 50 GBP per hour
French to English - Rates: 0.06 - 0.10 GBP per word / 30 - 50 GBP per hour

KudoZ activity (PRO) Questions answered: 5, Questions asked: 1
Payment methods accepted Money order, Wire transfer, Check
Translation education Other - Diploma of Translation
Experience Years of experience: 33. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2008.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials Russian to English (Chartered Institute of Linguists, verified)
Memberships CIOL
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
Website http://No site
CV/Resume English (DOC)
Events and training
Bio

As well as over 10 years of translation experience in Russia, I have been working since June 2008 as a full-time freelance translator (Russian-English, French-English), editor, copywriter and journalist. Areas of translation and editing expertise: tax, legal, audit, accounting, finance, valuation (vendor/buyer due diligence), risk management, benchmarking, etc.

Current translation/editing clients include a law firm, art galleries, literary museum and translation agencies with offices in the UK, USA, and a well-known Russian politician and economist for publications in foreign newspapers. I have also translated short stories. 

Copywriting and journalism experience: Articles on the shipping industry and logistics in Russia and the CIS, including Q&As, for IFW and Cargo Systems, on new business trends. Summarised the Russian business press on political and business developments on a daily basis for a financial services firm for four years. Edit and translate texts on real estate and investments for Dubai-based client. Wrote articles on cryptocurrencies.

All assignments require time management and project management skills

Prior to work as a freelancer, I was in charge of knowledge management for KPMG in Russia. I was also responsible for implementing various projects in different departments, and for delivering English-language and knowledge management training courses 

Keywords: Financial services, oil & gas, consulting, general business, tax & legal, research, editing, translation


Profile last updated
Aug 11, 2024



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