Working languages:
Fulani (monolingual)
Ousmane BALDE
Watdee

PIKINE, Dakar, Senegal

Native in: Fulani Native in Fulani, Fulah Native in Fulah, French Native in French
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Transcription, Editing/proofreading, Interpreting
Expertise
Specializes in:
ArchitectureCooking / Culinary
Cosmetics, BeautyLinguistics
Media / MultimediaAgriculture
Medical: CardiologyConstruction / Civil Engineering
Education / PedagogyGovernment / Politics

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
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Payment methods accepted Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Experience Years of experience: 14. Registered at ProZ.com: Oct 2023.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software DejaVu, Google Translator Toolkit, Microsoft Word
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Improve my productivity
Bio
I am Ousmane Balde,  a freelance interpreter with three working languages including English to French, English to Wolof, English to Fulani/Fulah. In addition to these described functions, I am also  reporter, fixer, and translator based in Dakar, Senegal. I  report throughout West Africa, and my work has appeared in The New York Times and National Geographic, among other places.



Profile last updated
Nov 10, 2023