Linda Harris Translator AREAS OF EXPERTISE PERSONAL SUMMARY Translating legal ‘A muli-sied, reliable & talented translator wit a proven bility to translate m pro aces ‘writen documents from a source language toa target language. A quick leamer who can absorb new ‘ideas & can communicate clearly & effe ‘ly with people from all Proofteading social profesional backgrounds. Well mannered acute & fully avare of diversity & mulicltrl issues, Flexible inthe ability to adap to challenges when Interpreting they arise @ at the same time remaining awaré of professional roles & boundaries. . ‘Would like to work as a translator for a successful and ambitious company that Terminology offers great opprtunies for career developmeit and progression. | | Multi lingual WORK EXPERIENCE. Q Buropean languages Iiuerpreing Company — Coventry TRANSLATOR June 2008 - Present. Working fleelance fora trenslation agency providing a translation and interpretation service to cients where needed. Involved converting documents and articles from tne language into another and ensuring thatthe finished converted articles relay the Intended message a ciearly as posible. PROFESSIONAL Duties: a «Researching legal & technical phraseogy to ensure the comet translation is used. * First Aid Certificate © Liaising with clients to discuss any unclear points. ae * Providing guidance & feedback & creating custonier-specifc style guides. os a Advice & ‘© ‘Translation of documents/letters from a f6réign language to English & vice versa. Guldance 3 Reviewing and probfreading mother-iongue text. 5 Revising more junior translators’ rensitios. © Conducting face-to-face interpreting: - + Telephone interpreting. J Working asa translator for Law finns chvities ad local councils. 1 Supporting the translation team witothorirojéts when necessary. PERSONAL SKILLS 1 Exeellent English speaking and writhgsils. Pat crematet 2 Retrieving articles from newspapers, magezines & the internet & translating them vel into English ' : Rot err KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES, = Send, «Familiar with translation softae tools.” ”: ‘+ Able to fluently speak French, German, Urdu and Spanish, # Excellent communication and social skills” ‘© Able to work totight deadlines.” Highly skilled in Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook. Willing to travel and able to work under piessure- PERSONAL DETAILS Linda Harris 34 Made Up Road + Able to prioritise work. Coveniry C¥66 7RE ‘ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 7: 02476 000 0000 ‘M: 0887 222 9999 BA (Hons). Tran: E: linda h@daviob.co.uk Nuneaton University: 2005-200 DOB: 12/09/1985 ‘A tevets: °° Maths (A) English (6) "Technology. (B) Science (C) Driving license: Yes Coventry North School 2000 = 2005. Nationality: British REFERENCES ~ Avaifable on request. ———————————