Member since Nov '08

Working languages:
English to Polish
Polish (monolingual)
Polish to English

Availability today:
Not available (auto-adjusted)

November 2024
SMTWTFS
     12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930

Dawid Mazela, MA, MCIL
Translating meaning, not words

Poland
Local time: 04:53 CET (GMT+1)

Native in: Polish Native in Polish
  • Send message through ProZ.com
Feedback from
clients and colleagues

on Willingness to Work Again info
12 positive reviews
4 ratings (5.00 avg. rating)

 Your feedback
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
Data security Created by Evelio Clavel-Rosales This person has a SecurePRO™ card. Because this person is not a ProZ.com Plus subscriber, to view his or her SecurePRO™ card you must be a ProZ.com Business member or Plus subscriber.
Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation, Transcreation, Website localization, Editing/proofreading, Software localization, Subtitling, Transcription, Copywriting, MT post-editing
Expertise
Specializes in:
MarketingBusiness/Commerce (general)
Law: Contract(s)Engineering (general)
Gaming/Video-games/E-sportsIT (Information Technology)
Tourism & TravelCinema, Film, TV, Drama
Textiles / Clothing / FashionAutomotive / Cars & Trucks

Volunteer translations

Volunteer professional humanitarian translation services-

Translators without Borders

Words translated: 2,075
Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
Rates

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 2034, Questions answered: 821, Questions asked: 291
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, PayPal | Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Translation education Master's degree - University of Portsmouth
Experience Years of experience: 17. Registered at ProZ.com: Dec 2007. Became a member: Nov 2008.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s)
Credentials English to Polish (University of Portsmouth, verified)
Polish to English (University of Portsmouth, verified)
Memberships CIOL
Software Aegisub, Crowdin, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Smartling, Trados Studio, Wordbee, XTM
Events and training
Contests won 17th Translation Contest: English to Polish
Professional practices Dawid Mazela, MA, MCIL endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio

After several years of focusing on existing partnerships, I am now excited to expand my client base. Please send a message to my email at [email protected] for a prompt response and to discuss potential collaboration opportunities.

Dawid Mazela, MA, MCIL

Mobile    (PL) +48 668 709 537
E-mail    [email protected]

Summary

o    MA in Translation Studies
o    BA in Applied Linguistics
o    Over 15 years of professional translation experience
o    ProZ professional member and ProZ Certified Pro
o    8 years’ residency in the UK (studies and work)
o    Native in Polish – currently living in Poland
o    Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists since 2014
o    Winner of the ProZ.com Translation Contest 2018


Education

Oct 2009 – Sep 2010    MA in Translation Studies

University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom)
- Practical Translation Workshops
- Theory and Practice of Translation
- Computer and Translator (CAT tools)
- Dissertation: “CAT tools from the perspective of a freelance translator”
 

Oct 2004 – Sep 2008     BA in Applied Linguistics (Translation)

- Academic writing
- Practical translation classes
- Wide range of language-related subjects

Professional Memberships, Training and Achievements

Aug 2018
Winner of the 17th ProZ.com Translation Contest 2018

Apr 2015 – Jul 2015
12-week Legal Translation Course

Jan 2015 – …
Member of Chartered Institute of Linguists

Dec 2013 – …
ProZ Certified PRO

Software

Trados Studio 2021 – proficient user (own licence)
MS Office Package – proficient user (own licence)
MemoQ – proficient user
Leaf/Fabric (Microsoft's tool) – advanced user
XTM, Smartling, WordBee – proficient user

Services

- Translation: Accurate and culturally sensitive translation services across a variety of fields.

- Localisation: Adaptation of content to ensure relevance and engagement in the target market.

- Transcreation: Creative translation that resonates with the target audience, ideal for marketing and advertising content.

- Copywriting: Crafting compelling and persuasive content that drives action and supports your brand's message.

Experience

Marketing

Translation, transcreation and copywriting of marketing collateral

Clients: medium and large enterprises

Types of texts: website and e-mail content, newsletters, press releases, presentations, case studies, brochures, mission statements, catalogues, company folders, fact sheets, blog posts


Business

Translation of corporate documents and communications for various channels

Types of texts: Surveys, policies, training courses, OHS materials, e-learning materials, e-mail content, newsletters, terms and conditions, magazines, presentations


Legal

Translation of legal documents and communications intended for Polish people in the UK

Clients: social landlords, government agencies, local authorities, debt recovery companies

Types of text: wide range of legal documents and notices

Translation of police statements

Clients: British police forces

Types of text: witness statements and other evidence

Translation of corporate legal documents

Types of text: Agreements, contracts, international trade documents, licences, release forms etc.











This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 2077
PRO-level pts: 2034


Top languages (PRO)
English to Polish1351
Polish to English683
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering741
Other395
Bus/Financial245
Law/Patents147
Medical144
Pts in 4 more flds >
Top specific fields (PRO)
Other104
Business/Commerce (general)98
Construction / Civil Engineering88
Law (general)87
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters80
Automotive / Cars & Trucks76
Electronics / Elect Eng72
Pts in 74 more flds >

See all points earned >
Keywords: Business/Commerce, Human Resources, Law, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Market Research, Computers: Software Internet, e-Commerce, IT (Information Technology). See more.Business/Commerce, Human Resources, Law, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Market Research, Computers: Software Internet, e-Commerce, IT (Information Technology), Electronics / Elect Eng. See less.




Profile last updated
May 24



More translators and interpreters: English to Polish - Polish to English   More language pairs