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I am a meticulous and dedicated French< >English and Swahili< >English translator with a Masters degree in Translation from the University of Nairobi. I have worked with translation agencies, local and international companies, NGOs, the UN and government agencies where I consistently delivered timely and accurate translations. In the 5 years where I have been in business, both as an in-house and a freelance translator, I have gained extensive experience in different fields such as commercial, legal, financial, technical and general translation. I am an advanced user of SDL Trados studio CAT tool, with proficient knowledge of Microsoft word, MemoQ, Across, Wordfast, among others.

My name is Allie Shakked Zur and I'm an educator, writer and an experienced translator currently living in Tel Aviv. Hebrew and English are both my native tongues and I have a background in hebrew linguistics and in education as well as sports and physiology. I do translation, proofreading and transcription work in both languages in both directions.

ES/FR -> EN Translator specializing in Government, Politics, Journalism, and Social Studies.

Writer, Hansard editor, focus on proofreading and clarity. Born in Canada, studied physics until I realised 'crop science' would make a life of travel easier, left for Mexico at 16, have lived in Europe most of my adult life (Israel, Germany, Spain, Czechoslovakia, the UK).

With English as my first language, I grew up in a bilingual country where I was exposed to both French and English, hence my excellent mastery of my source language. I studied microbiology at university, then obtained a postgraduate diploma to teach biology, which I have been teaching for six years now. As a science teacher and translator with three years` experience in the industry, I am able to handle a variety of texts, and am particularly interested in science-related fields. I have experience in medical, legal, economic/financial as well as editorial translation. I also translate certificates, transcripts and academic testimonials. I do not accept to work in fields which I do not master, and do not work into my source language because I could not guarantee the quality of the work. I look forward to working with you.

I love helping creative businesses and academics find the right words to reach the right people. I like asking questions. My aim is to ensure clear and correct style in my mother tongue. Attractive prose is important to me. As is striving to make life better. I am a member of Catalan professional translation association APTIC and a Qualified Member of the UK professional translator's association: ITI. I am also a certified Proz.com translator in all my language combinations and a member of the UK based Emerging Translators Network for literary translators. I endorse the ITI Code of Ethics and strive to be a sustainable business. I work pro bono for Translators without Borders.

If I had to describe myself: a linguaphile. All of my life, I have been passionate about languages and how they apply to our day-to-day, from work to art to shopping and everything in-between. I'm an avid reader and love researching new methods or applications for linguistics and translations, especially website localization. //// I currently work both as a project manager for translations as well as a freelance translator for French to English texts. My main specialties include: -technology, marketing and business. However I also have experience with: -cosmetics, fashion and tourism. //// My work hours vary greatly and I tend to be available most times during the day and night and pride myself in the ability to turn around rush projects same day.

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Freelance ES & PT > EN translator, editor and interpreter since 2012. I localize online, marketing, commercial and PR content to help give clients direct access to the English-speaking market, specializing in the tourism industry. My extensive translation experience includes tourism websites, legal documents, rental contracts, social media articles as well as literature, having translated my first book last year (2016). I also provide English editing/proofreading services in collaboration with non-English native translators in other language pairs. I also have experience acting as a volunteer interpreter in emergency medical situations among a community of expats in Ecuador.

I am a practicing lawyer with both a civil law and common law degree.

MA, English Literature and Linguistics, Translation Professional, TEFL Certified English teacher. 2014- 2019 Acquiring a vast expertise for the last 5 years in various fields. Responsible for handling and translating all kind of documents such as; international development reports, technical and website materials, feasibility and business case studies, medical material and more. Having a special educational preparation and extensive experience in writing articles, essays, literary comments, political researches and technical reports. Moreover, I have worked extensively in the field of subtitling movies, documentaries, TV series, programs ... etc from and into English. What is so important for enhancing one’s expertise is the contact and interaction with so many different fields, through which to gain hands-on experience. Inter-personal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity.

I am a highly motivated and seasoned translator who works round the clock. I have worked with agencies worldwide, Italy,England ,Cnina, India, Canada,USA, Colombia, Spain, France and Africa. I am highly proficient in languages and my prime objective, on doing my job, is to meet my clients' requirements. I work industriously and sedulously and always finish my projets in time or well ahead Deadlines. I am specialized in legal (contracts), technical, medical, ICT, economic, financial, and banking and general translation. I have worked with many renowned companies and translation agencies across the globe successfully. English is my Mother tongue and I offer services from French (all varieties) into English (US and UK) and Spanish into English (US and UK). I am a try-and-see Linguist. Don't dither to contact me whenever you want your documents regenerated with the utmost professionalism and skills. I am a compulsive reader and nothing can stop me in my quest for knowledge.