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Languages
Source language: Dutch
Target language: English
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Specialisation
Television and film scripts, documents about pharmaceuticals, the medical
world, information technology and business. Also contracts and certificates.
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Software
Trados 6 Freelance Translator
Workbench with TRADOS Multiterm for active term recognition.
MS Office, Macromedia Dreamweaver, MS Frontpage, Mac, WordPerfect Office
11, etc.
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Background
Growing up I have always spoken both English and Dutch. I lived in
the UK for some time and then returned to Belgium. I went to university
in both countries and have translated Dutch documents and spoken recordings
into English for more than 7 years now.
In 2000 I married Stuart Barkley in Cheshire. We have two sons, Samuel
and Timothy.
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Education
1999-2001
Diploma
in Computing (Object Oriented Programming)
Distinction
The Open University,
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK
1992-1993
Postgraduate Diploma in Office Communications, Technology And Languages
(OCTAL) - English/French/Spanish
Distinction
Thames Valley
University, St Mary's Road, Ealing, London, W5 5RF, UK
1988-1992
Degree
in Translation – Dutch, English, Spanish
Dissertation: The Downfall of Margaret Thatcher
Distinction
Katholieke Vlaamse
Hogeschool (Lessius Hogeschool), Sint-Andriesstraat 2, 2000 Antwerp,
Belgium
1985-1988
Secondary Education - Mathematics
St.-Michielscollege,
Papenaardekenstraat 53, 2900 Schoten, Belgium
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Work Experience
1999 - now
Freelance Translator
Barkley Consulting BVBA, Speelhofweg 16, 2531 Vremde, Belgium
After working for various international companies, I have been active
as a translator since 1999. My main focus is on television and film
scripts and documents about pharmaceuticals, the medical world, information
technology and business. I also provide translations of contracts, certificates
and other legal documents.
1999 – 2003
IT Consultant
Computer
Task Group Belgium (CTG), Woluwelaan 140 A Bus 3, 1831 Brussels,
Belgium
At CTG I worked as an IT Consultant, leading several software projects
in large international organisations such as Procter & Gamble, Johnson
& Johnson and Eurocontrol. I was responsible for the analysis, development
and implementation of Visual Basic systems. At the same time I was also
working freelance as a translator. Since the end of 2003 I have concentrated
fully on my translation activities.
1998 - 1999
IT Consultant
General Electric Modular
Space, Rijnkaai 37, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
I lead an international help desk team of 10 people. I was also responsible
for the design and roll-out of a new help desk system.
1997 - 1998
International Trainer
EDS, Noorderlaan 147,
2030 Antwerp, Belgium
I designed, developed and implemented introduction courses for new employees
in Belgium, the UK, Spain and France.
1996 - 1997
SAP Project Manager Assistant
The Coca-Cola
Company, Bergense Steenweg 1424, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
I provided general assistance for the roll-out of a European SAP project.
I was the editor of a monthly electronic newsletter and organised project
events.
1994 -1997
Regional Account Manager
DHL International,
Industriepark Diegem Hoek, Woluwelaan 151, 1831 Brussels, Belgium
I was responsible for all sales activities towards the European Commission
and Parliament.
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Hobbies
Swimming, photography, film and guitar.
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