Working languages:
French to English
Spanish to English

Amanda Fearnley
Translations to clarify and inspire

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Native in: English 
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A Qualified Member (MITI) of the UK Institute of Translation and Interpreting, I have been working as a professional French and Spanish to English translator since 2012. My aim is to deliver precise, clear and effective translations that reflect each client's priorities, goals and values.

I got the bug for translation while studying for my French A-level aged 16. Having excelled in a legal translation module in 2012 during the study-abroad segment of my BA in Modern Languages (French and Spanish), I went on to study an MA in Translation and have been working as a freelance translator ever since. I lived in Valencia (Spain) for 3 years and am now back in the UK.

I discovered a passion for wine as an intern for a school in Bordeaux that combined French language lessons with wine classes, tastings and vineyard tours. While translating professionally I have also gained broader experience in the areas of marketing and PR, tourism and travel, social development and sustainability.

Projects with a progressive, environmental or collaborative focus are particularly close to my heart. I have worked on a plethora of texts for European and international organisations, inspiring and innovative businesses, and NGOs including Humanium and Prisoners Abroad.

My enthusiasm for the sectors I work in has propelled me to become a thorough and consistent translator. Whether it's a transformative project, a new breakthrough project or important information, you can be sure I'll craft the message carefully. I'll research and redraft until I get it right.

Experience

I can deliver specialised and compelling translations, focusing on:

  • Marketing, PR & communications for ethically-conscious businesses, organisations and projects: press packs, campaign materials and internal documents, inc. technical documents related to environmental footprints, energy usage, waste management or land use
  • Wine, viticulture and oenology (WSET Level 2 qualified): oenological methods, expertise on viticultural techniques and plant protection, marketing content and tasting notes
  • Tourism and travel: marketing for captivating travel destinations, accommodation, tours, cultural sites and events
  • Social development: research, proposals, communications and campaign materials relating to equality, policy making, capacity building and human rights
  • Legal documents related to the above fields and official documents: contracts, terms and conditions, police documents, family law documents and certificates

☆ I also provide audio/video transcription services for many dialects of Spanish, and English (monolingual).

Qualifications

  • Fully Qualified Member (MITI) of the UK Institute of Translation and Interpreting
  • WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits (Distinction)
  • SDL-certified user of Trados Studio 2011 to Advanced level (now using Trados 2017)
  • MA in Applied Translation Studies (University of Leeds)
  • BA in Modern Languages (University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

Continuing Professional Development

Rest assured, I'm committed to CPD. I log a minimum of 30 hours yearly. I thrive off regularly building on my subject-specific knowledge, linguistic expertise and writing skills through courses, conferences, industry events and source language media.

Contact

If you’d like to get a sample of my work, request a quote or chat with me about anything, send me a message. I'd love to hear from you!

Warning: Please disregard any emails from [email protected] or [email protected]. This is a scammer who I myself added to the Translator Scammers Directory and who has been using my name to contact translation agencies.

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    Profile last updated
    Sep 10, 2021



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