**Please note that due to health reasons I won't be accepting any work till further notice. Thanks for your consideration and best wishes.**
"Accuracy matters" is my motto.
How can you spot a "good translation"? You can't!
A high quality translation is seamless, and hence "invisible" to the reader.
Electronic "intelligence" can not replace human intellect when it comes to the most appropriate terms and structure the document requires to be easily understood (and much more appreciated) by your foreign language speaking audience.
A great translator must be utterly familiar with both languages in order to decide which terms are most appropriate for the target audience; he/she must be able to convey not only the meaning of the phrase but also try to capture the "intent" and subtle nuances contained in the original text.
Think of the vast difference between a house and a home. In English saying states that "home is where the heart is", while a house is merely a place of residence. That's why "accuracy matters".
To overcome the language "barrier" I rely on my experience growing up and studying languages in Italy, and marry it with my 30+ years of living and working in "corporate America".
I specialize in IT-EN business, technical, finance, general law (contracts, certificates, insurance policies, court decisions), lifestyle and travel translations, but I am also experienced in computer software, culinary, editorial and general health care translations.
I take pride in doing a good job and meeting deadlines so that in turn, you may meet yours. My output is generally between 1500-2000 words/day since I focus on quality rather than speed.
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"La precisione conta" è il mio motto.
Come si fa a riconoscere una "buona traduzione"? Non si può!
Una traduzione di alta qualità scorre perfettamente, ed è perciò "invisibile" per il lettore.
L'"intelligenza" elettronica non può sostituire l'intelletto umano quando si tratta dei termini e della struttura più idonei a rendere il documento facilmente comprensibile (e molto più apprezzato) dal tuo pubblico di lingua straniera.
Un ottimo traduttore deve conoscere profondamente entrambe le lingue per scegliere i termini più adatti al pubblico di destinazione, ed essere in grado di trasmettere non solo il significato della frase ma anche catturare l'intenzione e le tenue sfumature linguistiche nel testo originale.
Pensate alla grande differenza tra house e home. In inglese dicono che "home is where the heart is" ovvero "casa e' dove abita il tuo cuore", mentre il significato di house si limita a descrivere una residenza.Un detto inglese afferma che "home is where the heart is", mentre una casa è semplicemente un luogo di residenza. Ecco perché "l'accuratezza conta".
Per superare la "barriera" linguistica conto sulla mia esperienza di crescita e studio delle lingue in Italia, e la sposo con i miei oltre 30 anni di vita ed esperienze lavorative in "corporate America".
Sono specializzata in traduzioni IT-EN commerciali, tecniche (lavorazione del vetro, legno, ferro, e macchinari vari), finanziarie, giuridiche (contratti, certificati, polizze assicurative, decisioni), lifestyle e viaggi, ma ho anche tradotto istruzioni per applicazioni, testi gastronomici, editoriali e assistenza sanitaria generale.
Sono orgogliosa di fare un buon lavoro e di rispettare le scadenze cosicché voi possiate rispettare le vostre. Traduco circa 1500-1700 parole al giorno, perché mi concentro sulla qualità piuttosto che sulla velocità.
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A little more background for those of you who may be interested:
Prior to dedicating myself exclusively to translation, I held full time positions with various degrees of increasing responsibility for National and International companies. The business fields and my relative responsibilities follow.
Legal and Banking/Finance - Senior Customer Service Rep. with supervisory responsibility, processing of Loan Documentation, Contracts, Insurance, Titles and Warranties
Manufacturing Paper Transport Systems, Rubber and Hose Manufacturing
My extensive Manufacturing field experience includes JIT/KanBan principles, forecasting, quoting, order entry and business related procurement/distribution .- Sales, Inside Sales/ Service Mgr. and Customer Service Supervisor
Engineering/Distribution - Water conveyance system accessories and components such as valves, fittings, agitators:
Sales and Customer service
Automotive Sales:
Assistant Finance Manager processing of applications, loans, credit, lead processing and lead department supervision
Manufacturing Accounting Clerk - Account reconciliation, pricing verification accounts receivable, payable, collections.
Travel - Agent order entry, ticketing, gen. customer service
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Rates:
All of my rates are quoted in Euros because the majority of my Clients are in Europe. If you are based in the US or in a continent other than Europe, please be sure to let me know. The rate is normally calculated based on the source word count obtained using Microsoft Word (2010).
I make it a point to benchmark and keep my rates in line with the minimum charged by language professionals of similar experience and proven competence in each field.
My specialty and working fields are
Tourism, Editorials, General Business, Marketing, Hospitality and Leisure, business reports/articles, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering/Processes, IT, Finance/Accounting, and Legal
One page Certificates (Birth, Marriage etc.) Euro 25.00
Minimum charge: Euro 25.00
I do not charge "rush" fees. If I can meet your required deadline, I will. I am a "one-woman show". As a matter of ethics I do not "farm out" my Client's projects.
I will personally work on each and every project, to make sure nothing "gets lost in Your translation".
Proofreading/editing in Italian or English: due to the high incidence of texts I am asked to "proofread" or "review' and end up re-writing instead, as of May 1, 2012 I will no longer offer this type of service.
e-mail= no handling charge.
CD $1.50 + shipping
Translation with Certificate of Accuracy - US Customers add $7.50, European Customers add Euro 5.00
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Requests for Quote:
My goal is simple: offer the best service at the best price.
When submitting a Quote request, please include a couple of lines of the text to be translated, the volume of the job,which format it will be sent in and in which one you would like me to deliver it.
Most importantly, please indicate your desired delivery date so that I may give you a timely and accurate quote.
Agencies, please be aware that I will not discount repetitions or fuzzies unless you provide a Wordfast compatible TM containing at least 200 applicable terms at the time of order. If you choose not to provide a TM and still want a discount for fuzzies or repetitions the minimum starting rate will be Euro 0.08/source word.
I do offer a discount to repeat customers who pay within 14 calendar days from the invoice date.
I accept Paypal, and wire transfers.
Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
"Buon Lavoro!"
P.S. My CV/Resume will be provided upon request to curtail phishing, spamming, identity theft and instances of unauthorized use (even outright copying) thereof.
Member since Mar '06
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