This event is part of  2012 Freelance translator virtual conference Sep 27, 2012 Search registrants See also: Translation company directory | Freelance translator directory| Results (8,267) (Members shown first) |
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 Checked in | Silvia Villa  The word is in my hands! Native in Italian Freelancer | Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per Interpreti e Traduttori, MA-Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per Interpreti e Traduttori - Università di Bologna sede di Forlì, 22 years of experience |
| Checked in | Fernando Schramm Full-time IT Specialist Translator Brazil Native in Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian) Freelancer | OTHER-Casa Thomas Jefferson, 13 years of experience |
| Checked in | Jari Nieppola High quality with 25 years of experience Canada Native in Finnish  Freelancer | Bio: SPECIALITIES
• Localization (software, help files, testing, quality assurance, user’s manuals, web sites)
• IT, computer hardware & software, telecommunications, electronics, automotive, technical
• Marketing, banking, business, public relations, travel, cu...lture, film
• Translation output 400,000-500,000 words yearly (clients include many leading companies, such as Cisco, Citibank, Dell, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Vodafone, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Sony, Netflix, Pfizer, Exxon Mobil, etc.)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• over 20 years experience in editing
• plenty of experience in quality control and large localization projects
LANGUAGES
• Finnish (native language), English
EMPLOYMENT
• 1996-2012 full-time translator
• 1997-2011 interpreter for Language Line Services (USA, UK)
• 1993-1996 consultant for the Ministry of Natural Resources (computer applications)
• 1988-1993 research scientist, University of Toronto, Canada
EDUCATION
• 3 years of studies of computer applications, University of Toronto (1988-1991)
• Master of Science, University of Helsinki, Finland, 1987
• 3-year program in Humanities, University of Helsinki, Finland, 1984
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
• Certified course: Localizing Help Files for Microsoft Windows (1999)
• Several courses taken on Finnish and English writing and language usage (1985-1996)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Member of ATA (American Translators Association) (Nordic Division)
PUBLICATIONS
• Published in Finnish and in English in numerous publications
Windows 7 - MS Office 2007 – SDLX, SDL Trados 2007 and SDL Trados Studio 2011 - WinMorfo Finnish Proofing Tools - MOT Professional Online English-Finnish Glossaries - Adobe Acrobat 9 - WinZip 15 – HTML editors
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| Checked in | Jerzy Jeczalik (X) Fast; reliable; never missing deadlines; Poland Native in Polish Freelancer | 49 years of experience |
| Checked in | Sabine Doerfler also language trainer/examiner of BusEng Germany Native in German Freelancer | German Chamber of Trade and Industry, OTHER-Chamber of Commerce, BDÜ, IAPTI, 23 years of experience |
| Checked in | andra19 Native in Romanian Freelancer | Romanian Ministry of Justice |
| Checked in | Maritza Pedraza (X) Native in Spanish Freelancer | |
| Checked in | Claire Harmer Medical & pharmaceutical translator United Kingdom Native in English Freelancer | University of Southampton, MA-Technical and Specialised Translation, University of Westminster, London, ITI, European Medical Writers Association (EMWA), 14 years of experience |
| Checked in | Veronica Coquard Votre élégance révélée à sa juste valeur France Native in English (Variants: US, UK) Freelancer | Bio: Originally from the United States, I interrupted my studies in writing and my student job in a wine cellar to lose myself in France definitively in 1998. I now live in the Dordogne area.
I worked as a tour guide, obtained a French degree in export, traveled the world ...for the textile industry and then became director of a tourist board before finally realizing my destiny as a French-to-English translator.
I have been freelance translating since 2006. In 2011 I translated three books for the Michelin guides, including the “Dordogne Berry Limousin” Green guide, which I also helped to write.
My clients include large hotel groups, internationally-known restaurants and wineries, and manufacturers of luxury products such as watches, jewelry and high fashion.
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| Checked in | Azadeh Naji Professional translator Native in Persian (Farsi) Freelancer | BA-Azad university, 21 years of experience |
| Checked in | | Bio: Certified Arabic interpreter. Born and raised in Sudan. Currently reside in Louisville Kentucky |
| Checked in | | ATA, 29 years of experience |
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| Checked in | naimeh62 Let’s remove language barriers! Canada Freelancer | |
| Checked in | Lucía MdO United Kingdom Native in Spanish Freelancer | Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, GD-Universidad de Buenos Aires, 15 years of experience |
| Checked in | Ridha Harwan Jasa Penerjemah Bahasa Inggris Indonesia Indonesia Native in Indonesian (Variant: Standard-Indonesia) Freelancer | Bio: English-Indonesian Translator |
| Checked in | | Bio: Nicolás Delucchi es Traductor Técnico-Científico y Literario en Inglés egresado del ENSLV “Sofía B. de Spangenberg” y miembro de la Asociación Argentina de Traductores e Intérpretes. Desde 2001 se dedica a la traducción en una amplia variedad de campos que i...ncluyen hardware, software y tecnologías de la información. A través de agencias nacionales e internacionales, ha trabajado para Microsoft, Nintendo, Symantec, VMWare, Citrix, Kodak y otros líderes de la industria. En el campo literario, traduce cómics y cuentos infantiles al inglés y al español para SAF Comics y Blasón Studio.
Paralelamente, dicta las materias de Herramientas Informáticas y Traducción I en la misma carrera que cursó, además de ofrecer talleres, capacitación y soporte técnico presencial y a distancia en herramientas de traducción asistida por computadora y software relacionado con la traducción.More Less |
| Checked in | Jamina Yap Transcreate, Translate, Localize Indonesia Native in Indonesian Freelancer and outsourcer | Certified by Association of Indonesian Translators, HPI, 19 years of experience |
| Checked in | Patricia Guzman B.A. in Translation Argentina Native in Spanish (Variants: Latin American, Argentine) Freelancer and outsourcer | Bio: I am a Certified English-Spanish Translator, who graduated from a four-year program at the School of Languages, University of Cordoba, Argentina. After graduating in 1993, I taught English for several years and later entered the business world working for a US-Argentine...an joint venture in the Telecomminications industry, where I held different positions of increased responsibility until I left to pursue my true passion, translation.
Combining my business experience and language skills I suceeded as a freelance translator and editor. I have provided translation and editing services, including TM and terminology management, managing and evaluating translators who collaborated with me on larger projects. I actively grow my expertise by attending workshops and seminars to ensure that the translations I provide will have the needed impact and precise focus the client identifies.More Less Message: I am glad to join this event and I look forward to meeting colleagues and networking! |
| Checked in | Margalida Ramis Mut Scientific and technical translations Spain Native in Catalan (Variant: Central) , Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain) Freelancer | Bio: English/Spanish and English/Catalan translator.
Proofeditor in Spanish and Catalan.
Established in 2007 + 2 years of experience in translation in 1996-1998. Message: Hi everybody,
Nice to meet "a few" colleagues. I hope to make the most of this event and contribute my experience and knowledge.
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| Checked in | jessicazoio IoL DipTrans United Kingdom Native in English Freelancer | GD-IoLET, 14 years of experience |
| Checked in | litprince translator, interpreter, english,russian Switzerland Native in Russian Freelancer | GD-Moscow State University, 25 years of experience |
| Checked in | Marina Steinbach Experienced English-to-German Translator United States Native in German (Variant: Germany)  Freelancer | Staatliche Fremdsprachenschule Hamburg, Germany, GD-Staatliche Fremdsprachenschule Hamburg, Germany, Translators without Borders (TWB), NLSC, 13 years of experience |
| Checked in | islam hamidul English>Bengali Translator Bangladesh Native in Bengali Freelancer | OTHER-Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangla Academy, Bangladesh, Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 32 years of experience |
| Checked in | Uta Kappler I do IT! United States Native in German (Variant: Germany) Freelancer | FASK Germersheim (Germany), Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, MA-FASK, 37 years of experience |
| Checked in | | BABES-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY,CLUJ-NAPOCA,ROMANIA |
| Checked in | Tsumuraya Calidad y buen servicio Mexico Native in Spanish , Japanese Freelancer | 19 years of experience |
| Checked in | | V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, MA-V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, 18 years of experience |
| Checked in | JackieEve FR EN United States Native in English , French Freelancer | Bio: I am an American who grew up bilingual in Paris (French schools, English spoken at home). I have a French undergraduate degree in Business, and an American graduate degree in Architecture. I have been working in localization, testing software at major international comp...anies for the last 9 years. I would now like to grow my translating business FrancoFiles (FR>EN).More Less Message: Hello, I would now like to grow my translating business FrancoFiles (FR>EN). |
| Checked in | Ilean Perez Translator and Copywriter United States Native in Spanish Freelancer | Bio: Young woman with five years of experience in the translation industry and six as a writer. I have had the pleasure to live in Spain, Puerto Rico and New York City. For the second time around I am back in New York City working as a translator, proofreader, copywriter, co...py-editor and very interested in working as a project manager.More Less Message: Hi!
I am very happy to be part of this community. Always up for the challenge of any task and very eager to meet colleagues, agencies and companies this week.
Cheers. |
| Checked in | | UAB, University of Barcelona, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, MA-Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, ASETRAD, 17 years of experience |
| Checked in | Paola Turakiewich Fantina Sworn Translator & Subtitler Argentina Native in Spanish (Variants: Argentine, Latin American) Freelancer | Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Escuela Superior de Idiomas, BA-Universidad Nacional del Comahue, CTPCBA, AATI, 19 years of experience |
| Checked in | | Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Facultad de Lenguas), GD-Facultad de Lenguas, UNC, CTPPC, 18 years of experience |
| Checked in | Edwin Hewetson Professional French - English translator United Kingdom Native in English Freelancer | Institute of Linguists Educational Trust (Chartered Institute of Linguists), GD-Institute of Linguists, 15 years of experience |
| Checked in | IRISLU 15 yrs. experience Argentina Freelancer | Colegio de Traductores Públicos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, CTPCBA |
| Checked in | Asset Orymbayev We'll make your product speak Kazakh! Kazakhstan Native in Kazakh , Russian Freelancer | 17 years of experience |
| Checked in | Tansy Larsen Qualified FR>EN, PT>EN, ES>EN translator United Kingdom Native in English Freelancer | Bio: I am a qualified freelance translator and proofreader from French, Portuguese and Spanish into English. My specialisms include: the environment and renewable energy, administrative translation, tourism and social sciences. I am keen to work in medical and legal translat...ion, and am constantly developing my working knowledge of these fields. I also have a strong interest in literary translation, which I pursue in my free time.More Less |
| Checked in | Clara Duarte EN, DE to PT-PT Portugal Native in Portuguese (Variant: European/Portugal) Freelancer | Portugal: Univ. Porto, OTHER-Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto, 21 years of experience |
| Checked in | Rod Nelson Three decades of translating experience Canada Native in English Freelancer | Bio: Born and raised in US, lived 7 years in Italy, now a Canadian citizen. BA, MA and PhD in Chinese. Nearly 30 years of experience as translator. Was a chef for several years (too much work!). Specializing in contracts, business, sustainable development, food and wine, et...c. More Less Message: "Le sublime est corrosif." |
| Checked in | yesicadf Professional Translator & Teacher Native in Spanish Freelancer | Asociación Argentina de Traductores e Intérpretes, GD-Lenguas Vivas Sofía B. de Spangenberg, 14 years of experience |
| Checked in | Bruno Visentin Translations from industry experience Italy Native in Italian Freelancer | Bio: Translations from English and German into Italian
Field of specialization:
RENEWABLE ENERGY. PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
General application fields: Mechanics, Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Food and Drugs, Automotive
Manuals: Use and maintenance manuals, Norms and... Specifications
Equipment, Processes and Materials: Industrial equipment, Manufacturing processes, Brochures,
Technical Data Sheets, Tools, Base and intermediate materials.
Publishing trade: Technical and scientific books and magazines, Technical reports.
CAT tools: SDL 2007, SDL Studio 2009 (SDLXLIFF files)
Daily output: 15 standard pages
Prices: Based on source word for no match segments. Scaled down prices for fuzzy segments.
References:
1963 to 1998: Translation of books on behalf of Publishers Mondadori (MI), De Agostini (NO) and Translation Centres.
as from 2007: Translation on behalf of German agencies: Prime AD! Translations, Buch (D), SprachUnion GbR, Chemnitz (D), Fachübersetzungen Arapovic, Balingen and of Italian Companies: Gruenenergy Srl, Bolzano.
PERSONAL DATA
Visentin Dr. Bruno, Chemist, 69 years old, living in Cotignola (Ravenna, Italy), married, 2 sons.
School background: Classical education in Faenza (1961) and 5-years-degree in Industrial Chemistry at Bologna University (1968).
1970 – 1973 (Milan): Paint plant Max Meyer: R&D Technician (Pigment dispersion). Design of Experiments
1973 – 1983 (Novara): Laminate plant Ditron Srl: PCB-plant manager (UL and MIL Norms).
1984 – 1986 (Bologna): PCB plant BMT SpA: Export sales manager.
Italtel Tecnoelettronica SpA, Settimo Milanese-L’Aquila: Printed Circuit boards (PCB), Hybrids and MCM:
1986 - 1992 (Milan): Sales manager, coordinating 3 Sales engineers in Germany, France and Spain.
1993 - 1994 (Milan): Marketing manager: Market research and international exhibitions (e. g.: Electronica).
1994 - 1996 (L’Aquila): R&D-Manager of innovative laser technologies for PCB (Laser drilling, imaging).
1996 - 1997: (L’Aquila): Quality manager. Auditing. Norms and Specifications. Quality systems.
03.98 - 10.98 (Vicenza): PCB plant FIMA Srl: R&D-Manager: Innovative technologies for PCB manufacture.
1998 - 2000 (Modena): PCB plant Cistelaier Srl: Export sales manager. Cooperation with CERN in Geneva.
2000 - 2002 (Genoa): PCB plant Cistelaier Srl: R&D-manager. Management of a funded project (€ 5 Mln),
implementing laser technologies. Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control.
2004 (Rome): PCB plant ELCO SpA: Innovative technologies for PCB manufacture.
2005 – 2008: Specialization in Quality systems, according to EN ISO 9001, EN ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
2009 – 2012: (VAT No.) Free lance Translator (70%) and free lance Quality System / Certification Manager (30%)
Specialization stage: Basic Marketing stage at the Management School of Bocconi University in Milan in 1990.
European mission: in Japan on June 1993 (visit to the main PCB plants).
Spoken languages: Italian (mother tongue), English, German, French, Spanish, (basic Russian).More Less |
| Checked in | xxxLively Wo (X) Lively Words delivers quality quickly. United States Native in English , Spanish Freelancer | Providence College, Escuela Oficial de Idiomas, Universidad de Alcalá, MA-The Catholic University of America, 23 years of experience |
| Checked in | | Instituto Lenguas Vivas "Juan Ramón Fernández", BA-Instituto Lenguas Vivas Juan Ramón Fernández, AATI, 25 years of experience |
| Checked in | Amanda Fearnley Translations to clarify and inspire United Kingdom Native in English Freelancer | Bio: UK-based translator with an MA in Applied Translation Studies (French-English, Spanish-English), specialising in law (civil, criminal, intellectual property), wine, oenology, biology and related areas (biotechnology, microbiology). |
| Checked in | Carina Balbo My Language Hub Ltd. United Kingdom Native in English , Spanish | Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina), Chartered Institute of Linguists, The Institute of Localisation Professionals, MA-MA Applied Linguistics & TESOL (University of Leicester); MA (with Merit) in Management (London Metropolitan University) - (UK), ATA, CIOL, TILP, IAPTI, 29 years of experience |
| Checked in | teresaja Freelance translator United States Native in English , Polish Freelancer | MA-George Mason University, 15 years of experience |
| Checked in | Cristian FASSONE parole giuste per ogni mercato Native in Italian , Spanish Freelancer | 20 years of experience |
| Checked in | Diana Beez (X) Specialized medical translator Native in German Freelancer | Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer, GD-Heidelberg University |
| Checked in | Naomi Fillmore Experienced Linguist, PT>EN, SP>EN Australia Native in English (Variant: Australian) Freelancer | Griffith University, BA-Griffith University, 15 years of experience |
| Checked in | Claudio Rondeico Ba. in Translation, Localization Expert Canada Native in Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian) Freelancer | Bio: 4+ years of experience in EN <> PT translations. Message: Looking for some translators to team up with. Please leave your contact. |
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