Member since Aug '09

Working languages:
German to English
French to English
English (monolingual)

Sarah Bessioud - Made to Market Translations / Gourmet Translations
A way with words

Swisttal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Local time: 15:10 CET (GMT+1)

Native in: English (Variants: UK, British) Native in English
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"What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure." Samuel Johnson, (1709-1784) English lexicographer, poet and critic.
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Project management
Expertise
Specializes in:
Cooking / CulinaryFood & Drink
Wine / Oenology / ViticultureTourism & Travel
MarketingBusiness/Commerce (general)
Advertising / Public RelationsManagement
Cosmetics, BeautyFurniture / Household Appliances

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All accepted currencies Euro (eur)
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 1604, Questions answered: 908, Questions asked: 111
Blue Board entries made by this user  16 entries

Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, PayPal, Paypal
Company size 4-9 employees
Year established 2007
Currencies accepted Euro (eur), Pounds sterling (gbp)
Standards / Certification(s) SDL Certified
Translation education Bachelor's degree - University of Hull
Experience Years of experience: 23. Registered at ProZ.com: May 2009. Became a member: Aug 2009.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials French to English (University of Hull)
German to English (University of Hull)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio
Website http://www.gourmettranslations.com
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Events and training
Contests won 31st translation contest: French to English
Professional practices Made to Market Translations / Gourmet Translations endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio
Passionate about hotels, gastronomy and marketing, these are the domains in which I started my career. Turning to translation in 2001, my skills as a translator and proof-reader are reinforced by professional hands-on experience, training and qualifications in these specialist areas:


HOTELS AND TOURISM: after completing an MSc in International Hospitality Management, I gained valuable experience in all departments of a busy 4* hotel, including front office, food and beverage, housekeeping - even maintenance! I finished my career in the hotel industry as a sales and marketing manager close to London, promoting four manor house hotels and their services.

FOOD AND GASTRONOMY: I have been trained and worked in two professional kitchens, numerous restaurants and received training in nutrition and food hygiene. I have worked alongside award-winning chefs to market three gourmet restaurants in the UK.

MARKETING: Working within the hospitality industry, I was responsible for marketing four hotels as business and leisure destinations. I compiled the global sales strategies for the hotels, conducted market research and was responsible for advertising, promotion and PR.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: I have worked in administrative positions for companies based in both the UK and France. Besides general business correspondence, I have been responsible for preparing presentations and reports, compiling training manuals and user guides, and writing website content.


The majority of my translation projects comes from the above fields. However, I love the diversity of my work and I take on projects from other domains with much enthusiasm.

More detailed information about my education, translation projects and industry experience can be found in my CV, which I would be pleased to forward to you upon simple request.
Translations, editing, proof-reading, rewriting.....
What else do I offer?
A cheerful, personal service - Coherent, fluent texts – Well-researched, accurate terminology - Attention to detail – Absolute confidentiality – Fair prices - Delivery on time 
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My personal background: I was born in England and educated in Britain and France. I have spent a total of 23 years studying and working in Germany and France, reinforcing my language skills and gaining a deep understanding of the French and German cultures. My geographical knowledge of the two countries is extensive - a result of my curious mind and my passion for travel.

I am now living in Germany with my two trilingual children and our adorable scottie dog. Due to my personal circumstances and my international client base, I operate in a trilingual environment on a daily basis. Britain and France are never far away and I stay in touch with what’s happening there via the media and regular visits ‘home’.

And to wind down… I’m passionate about cooking, photography, art, sailing, swimming and gardening. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, curling up in front of a fire, or lacing up my walking boots on a sunny day. I read a wide range of literature, enjoy the challenge of cryptic crosswords and travel as much as time and money allow.




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Total pts earned: 1898
PRO-level pts: 1604


Top languages (PRO)
German to English605
French to English574
English to French230
English111
German to French60
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Other460
Marketing364
Tech/Engineering297
Bus/Financial231
Social Sciences84
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Cooking / Culinary163
Business/Commerce (general)131
Food & Drink122
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters102
Tourism & Travel100
Construction / Civil Engineering84
Marketing72
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