Member since May '18

Working languages:
English to Dutch
German to Dutch
Norwegian to Dutch
Danish to Dutch
Swedish to Dutch
Lars Derks
E-commerce and Marketing specialists

Netherlands
Local time: 23:01 CET (GMT+1)

Native in: Dutch Native in Dutch
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Translator since 2005, native Dutch, 5 source languages, many different fields
Account type Freelancer and outsourcer, Identity Verified Verified member
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Services Translation, Transcreation, Website localization, Software localization, MT post-editing, Project management
Expertise
Specializes in:
Advertising / Public RelationsBusiness/Commerce (general)
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersInternet, e-Commerce
Medical (general)Management
MusicRetail
Textiles / Clothing / FashionTourism & Travel

All accepted currencies Euro (eur)
Blue Board entries made by this user  3 entries

Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, PayPal
Company size <3 employees
Year established 2020
Currencies accepted Euro (eur), Pounds sterling (gbp), U. S. dollars (usd)
This company Offers job opportunities for freelancers
Translation education Master's degree - University of Amsterdam
Experience Years of experience: 19. Registered at ProZ.com: May 2018. Became a member: May 2018.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Across, Adobe Acrobat, CafeTran Espresso, Crowdin, Indesign, Lilt, LSP.expert, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Smartling, Transifex, XTM
Website https://www.awaywithwords.nl
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
Bio

I am a Dutch translator and have been active in the translation industry since 2005. I have worked for renowned firms in the Netherlands as a translator and project manager, working on many projects in different fields ranging from medical/pharmaceutical to highly creative fashion texts and eCommerce websites. I translate exclusively into Dutch from English, German, Norwegian, Danish and Swedish. I would be happy to help you connect with your Dutch audience.


SUMMARY

  • Specialised in Marketing, Retail, eCommerce, Business and Medical translations
  • 5 source languages
  • Creative and straightforward

EXPERIENCE

  • 19 years of experience
  • Master of Arts in Nordic Languages and Literature
  • Expert Translator and Project Manager
  • Experience in many different fields

WHAT I DO BEST

Translation/Localisation of:

  • Websites
  • Online stores
  • Press releases
  • Newsletters
  • Marketing materials
  • Pharmaceutical texts (SmPC)

SOFTWARE

  • memoQ on a daily basis
  • Plenty of experience with online tools such as Smartling and Transifex
  • Not afraid to try something new

WINNER FIRST PROZ MOBILE CONTEST: https://go.proz.com/mobile-translation-contest 

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Profile last updated
Nov 19



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