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Frédéric Erk

Daon

Summary

Technical translator with a 15+ years proven track record at Rosenbauer, KNDS, Rheinmetall, FFG, and Siemens, specializing in translating complex engineering documents from English and German to French. Scenario Designer for tank combat simulation. Forester with over 30 years of experience in silviculture work.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Translator

Self-Employed
Daon
01.2003 - Current
  • Translated technical manuals from English or German to French in the fields of engineering, industry, automotive and defense.
  • Utilized SDL Trados, memoQ, and Across for an efficient translation process.
  • Researched industry-specific terminology used in technical translations for Rosenbauer International
  • Developed glossaries and translation memory databases to maintain consistency between projects for KNDS and Rheinmetall
  • Confirmed accuracy of technical terms and terminology and remained consistent during translation revisions for Bühler
  • Proofread, edited and revised translated documents for Sony
  • Adhered strictly to client instructions when translating documents according to established protocols for Siemens

Forester

Self-Employed
Daon
10.1989 - Current
  • Performed silvicultural treatments such as thinning, pruning, planting trees, prescribed burning.
  • Operated forestry equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters, and skidders.
  • Performed site preparation activities including clearing, grubbing, grading, and planting.
  • Inspected and serviced transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems, and other mechanical components of forestry machinery.

Scenario Designer

Self-Employed
Daon
09.1998 - 01.2003
  • Designed tank combat simulation scenarios based on technical and historical archives.
  • Researched and translated French, German, technical, and historical archives into English.
  • Implemented changes based on feedback from French and German tank experts (Wehrtechnische Sammlung WTS Koblenz, and Saumur IMDB).
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Strategic Simulation Inc., Ultimation Inc., developers, and tank experts, throughout the entire product cycle.
  • Elaborated and maintained databases in English, with information researched in French and German technical archives.
  • Maintained a library of existing technical documents and archives.

Education

Russian

CNED
01-2010

Military Studies

Kings College
London
01-1998

English Language And Literature

Cambridge
01-1996

German Language And Literature

Université Des Sciences Humaines
Angers
01-1995

Philosophy

Université Des Sciences Humaines
Strasbourg
01-1992

Law

Faculté De Droit
Angers
01-1991

Business Administration And Management

HEC
Paris
01-1990

Skills

  • Technical translation from German and English into French for end clients in France, Canada, and Switzerland
  • Expertise with SDL Trados, memoQ, Across, and Star Transit
  • Expertise with Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, and QuarkXPress
  • Translation memory management (Sony)
  • Military and NATO terminology research for Rheinmetall (Boxer), KNDS (Leopard tank), FFG Flensburg (Wisent 2)
  • Proofreading documents in French and German
  • Technical glossary development in French, English, and German
  • Automotive translation at Rosenbauer International (Panther)
  • Engineering translation (Siemens, Index, and Schunk)
  • Proofreading skills (Bühler AG)
  • Research in German, British, and French technical archives
  • Scenario development for tank combat simulation
  • 3D modeling with LightWave

Affiliations

  • Restoration of old motorcycles and cars

Languages

French
First Language
German
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2

Accomplishments

  • Saumur, Musée des Blindés, documentation of exhibition
  • Contribution to several articles on tank technology and armor plate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Translator

Self-Employed
01.2003 - Current

Scenario Designer

Self-Employed
09.1998 - 01.2003

Forester

Self-Employed
10.1989 - Current

Russian

CNED

Military Studies

Kings College

English Language And Literature

Cambridge

German Language And Literature

Université Des Sciences Humaines

Philosophy

Université Des Sciences Humaines

Law

Faculté De Droit

Business Administration And Management

HEC

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