Working languages:
French to English
Zac O'Driscoll
French > English Technical Translator

Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Local time: 14:27 GMT (GMT+0)

Native in: English 
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Subtitling, Transcreation, Website localization, Transcription, MT post-editing
Expertise
Specializes in:
Medical: Health CareAdvertising / Public Relations
MarketingEducation / Pedagogy
Automotive / Cars & TrucksComputers: Hardware
Computers: SoftwareComputers: Systems, Networks
IT (Information Technology)Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)

Translation education Master's degree - Open University
Experience Years of experience: 5. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2020.
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Credentials N/A
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Software Google Translator Toolkit, MateCat, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Protemos, ProZ.com Translation Center, Trados Studio, Wordfast

CV/Resume English (DOCX)
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
Bio
Specialist FR > EN technical translator. Professional, dedicated, and reliable linguist with a meticulous eye for detail. Experienced in complex, industry-specific messaging and crafting high-quality, comprehensible source language documents.

I produce high-quality, accurate, and comprehensible source language documents that allow readers to access the text and use the product effectively. Researching and reproducing complex, industry-specific texts that adhere to source language cultural norms.


I have successfully translated a wide range of projects related to welding and metallurgy, car bodywork repair equipment, industrial machinery and medical texts:

 

·       Metallurgy: user manuals, technical specifications, safety equipment set-up guides

·       Car-bodywork repair equipment: standard operating procedures, release notes, data sheets

·       Automobile battery equipment: installation guides, training manuals, product catalogues

·       Medical & Insurance: medical notes, insurance documents, patient records, discharge summaries

·       Computer networking: software set-up and usage guides, SaaS, server hardware devices, user manuals and technical specifications



Profile last updated
Jun 10, 2024



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