Trados Studio 2022
Carole Bertrand
Freelance Translator (French)
Besnans
Summary
Experienced and focused Freelance Translator with highly developed understanding of French language and culture. Delivers high level of accuracy in English to French and Canadian French translations with proven track record.
Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio/video recordings (including transcriptions and subtitling).
Over 20 years of related expertise.
Background includes working in IT, cybersecurity, finance, banking, pharmaceutical, biology, HR and other environments to perform document translation services, from websites to webinars, user guides, internal and external communications...
Worked on dozens of high volume projects at Language Quality Analyst level and Lead Translator. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, including managing teams of multilingual translators, with a high degree of accuracy.
Well versed in translation, localisation, subtitling and testing tools and services.
Organized with an excellent timely and systematic approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Freelance Translator (English-French FR/CA)
EI Carole Bertrand
07.2016 - Current
- Experienced Language Quality Analyst
- Experienced French Language Lead
- Successful localisation to FR Canadian and European FR
- Over 3000 documents, webinars, books, technical guides or websites from English to French FR and French CA
- Working for several translation agencies, world leading brands and multiple scale companies
- Successful within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Replicates flow, style, and copywriting intents
- Reviews final collaborative works to spot and correct linguistic and technical errors
- Applies cultural understanding beyond literal written words
- Provides adaptations and subtitles for several audiences.
- Plays key role in client/translation agency relationship
- Prepares comprehensive glossaries and terminology databases
- Provides cultural input to speakers
- Reviews, edits and proofreads translated documents for accuracy
- Stays current on CAT and AI technologies applied to linguistics
- Collaborates with multilingual teams
Communication Consultant & Copywriter
Freelance
Besançon
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Updated various companies media platforms
- Monitored effectiveness of communication strategies
- Drafted press releases and various publications
- Supported business goals by developing written material
- Provided social media strategy utilizing SEO practices
- Prepared and edited publications
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content
Consultant
SDL International
Montreal
12.2005 - 05.2011
- Supported employer internally with HR documentation
- Liaised with management to recommend appropriate communication solutions
- Managed multiple deadlines
- Integrated technology and business operations
- Hired translators, terminologists and translation project managers
- Created templates
Education
Master of Advanced Study - Communications
Université De Lettres Et Langues
Metz, France 09.1999 - 06.2001
Master - Communications
UFR Lettres Et Langues
Nancy, France 09.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
PTED and Full Translation
undefinedSoftware
Multiterm
Phrase
SmartCAT
MemoQ
Wordfast
Certification
Certified French Translator
Timeline
Freelance Translator (English-French FR/CA)
EI Carole Bertrand
07.2016 - Current
Communication Consultant & Copywriter
Freelance
07.2012 - 06.2016
Certified French Translator
02-2011
Consultant
SDL International
12.2005 - 05.2011
Master of Advanced Study - Communications
Université De Lettres Et Langues
09.1999 - 06.2001
Master - Communications
UFR Lettres Et Langues
09.1994 - 06.1999
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