Specialisations
My primary specialisations are IT, Technology, Business and Finance. Specific documents that I translate within these specialisations are detailed below.
Related to these primary specialisations, I also work extensively in environmental technology, commercial contracts and CVs.
On this page you can read about my primary specialisations and other working areas.
IT and Technology
Past projects
software manuals (inc. SAP), IT journalism, in-game script localisation, game manuals, parts descriptions, hardware / software presentations, software localisation, environmental technology, energy generation (see below)
Additional experience
building, repair and set up of computer systems (hardware and software), studying for Microsoft certification, HTML, SQL, website development, repairing gadgets (mobile phones, motherboards, laptop heat sinks, etc.), "girl gamer"
Academic interest
starting Masters in Information and Communication Sciences with specialisation in Human Aspects of Information Technology at the University of Tilburg (the Netherlands) in August 2011
Business and Finance
Past projects
SAP manuals, business journalism, finance reports, bank contracts, supply contracts
Additional experience
self-employment at home and abroad, personal tax and invoicing experience, business interpreting and negotiation
Environmental Technology
Past projects
energy industry reports, technology analyses, research proposals, energy research and contracts, environmental technology journal (frequent, large volume, ongoing)
Additional experience
regular and sole translator of well-known industrial journal, personal interest and leisure time reading in the field
Contracts
Past projects
project cooperation agreements, banking agreements, rental contracts, privacy agreements, terms and conditions, employment contracts, energy supply contracts, a large number of commercial contracts
Additional experience
personal interest in business and the legal system, experience of commercial and taxation law through self-employment both in the UK and abroad
CVs / Resumes
Past projects
translation, stylistic adjustment, regionalisation, market optimisation and general editing of multiple CVs
Additional experience
human resources and employment industry experience in private and public sector, extensive temporary employment experience whilst studying
Legal
Past projects
project cooperation agreements, statement of terms, rental agreements
Additional experience
personal interest in the legal system, related to study of Politics at the University of Leeds, personal experience of self-employment and international taxation law
Government and Politics
Past projects
government ministry annual report, international NGO (charity) cooperation agreements, funding reports, official correspondence, cultural research theses
Additional experience
Bachelor's Degree in German and Politics from the University of Leeds
Marketing and Journalism
Past projects
PR firm website, in-flight magazines, brochures, client newsletters, staff newsletters, promotional material, IT journals, business journals, political journals, general interest articles
Additional experience
composition of website content and all marketing materials, published articles and blogs on computing and the translation industry, professional experience as Marketing Assistant and IT Marketing Assistant
Technical
Past projects
dentistry parts listings, automotive manuals and surveys, engineering
Additional experience
secretarial experience in engineering sector, excellent research skills, transferrable skills and experience from information technology
Medical
Past projects
drug test reports, medical surveys, medical press releases, operation reports, medical register documentation
Additional experience
underwent surgery in Germany for very rare non-serious condition that is underdiagnosed in UK - including all supporting research, consultations, and translation of medical notes, large personal interest in dietary nutrition and health