SKILLS/STRENGTHS
Master’s degree in translation with a special interest in environmental issues
French native, fluent in English and Portuguese, good knowledge of German.
Lived in France, Germany, Portugal and the UK, which gives me a very precise grasp of cultural, social, industry-related etc. realities in each of these countries
Qualified member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, reliability, domain knowledge and timely delivery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
15 years of occasional translating and 7 years as a freelance translator
Owner of Espoir Translations – www.espoirtranslations.com
25 years of volunteering for humanitarian and social welfare charities
Volunteer translator for Rainforest Foundation UK and Translators Without Borders
Volunteer at Praxis Community Projects, the charity that supports migrants in London
Volunteer trips to France and Greece to support refugees