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A qualified translator and experienced marketer, I have over 8 years experience translating from English and French into Italian. Precise and conscientious, I’m focused on delivering accurate and timely translation work. I have extensive experience translating (and specialize) in the paper and printing fields as well as marketing and advertising/PR.
Key Skills
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Reliable, timely and accurate with very good attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
- Fluent in English and French, Mather Tongue Italian
- A strong communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude
Employment History
Currently: Freelance Translator
My most recent projects include translations of marketing and technical brochures for a Paper Company (English-Italian, French-Italian), printing guidelines and technical specifications sheets (English-Italian), marketing PowerPoint presentations (English to Italian), market research surveys and findings (English-Italian, French-Italian).
August 2007 – September 2007 In–house Translator, Arjowiggins Fine Papers Ltd, UK.
Covered for Italian Marketing Communications Manager. Translated and proof read catalogues, brochures and mailers for two paper brands from English and French to Italian, including technical print specifications (marketing, paper and printing industry fields).
May 06 – July 07 Maternity Leave
May 04 - May 06 Part-time Freelance Translator
I have worked on several translations from English and French into Italian on a part time basis for an Italian freelance translator. Subject fields: paper, printing and publishing, marketing, transport and travel, education etc).
July 04 - March 06 Brand & Communications Executive – BP European Fleet Services (EFS) Central Marketing Team – BP, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, England
In addition to my marketing accountabilities, I was responsible for proofreading all Italian marketing content (marketing and transport/travel fields).
March 03 - July 04 Marketing Communications Executive – Fleet Performance Management (FPM)
BP, Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, England
July 00 - March 03 Marketing Communications Account Executive (Europe) – BP (Chemicals)
BP, Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, England
Alongside my marketing responsibilities, I was responsible for translating and proof reading marketing communications materials from English into Italian - marketing and chemicals fields).
June 98 - July 00 In-house Translator & Locum Product Manager – Arjo Wiggins Fine Papers, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Part of my marketing responsibilities was producing all the marketing communications materials and translating these from English and French into Italian, plus proof reading (marketing and paper/printing industry fields).
January 96- June 98: In-house Translator & Promotions and Communications Executive – Arjo Wiggins Italia, Milan, Italy
My role involved adapting all the centrally developed marketing communications tools (swatches, catalogues, brochures, mailers, technical sheets, printing specification sheets, etc) for the Italian market. This involved translating all the above material from English and French into Italian (paper & paper manufacturing, printing & publishing and marketing industry fields) and proof reading.
Jun 92- Jan 96: Sales Promoter – Arjo Wiggins Italia, Rome, Italy.
References: available on request