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Rob Dallison
My career has exposed me to extensive situations where translating and/or interpreting were necessary on a daily basis. I am 100% bilingual in English and French, and I speak and write fluent Spanish. BA in Classics, Oxford University (UK) IT Consulting Small business management Rob Dallison Miami, Fort Lauderdale, South Florida United States Estados Unidos Advertisement/Marketing Aerospace/Aeronautics Agriculture/Environment Architecture Arts Automation/Engineering Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Communications Patents/Intellectual Property Cooking/Food/Beverages Education/Training Song lyrics/Poetry Fashion/Clothing Film - Theatre Financial/Economics Hardware/Construction Health and Beauty History Hospitality Industry Insurance Internet/Multimedia Computers/IT Journalism - Press Legal Literature/Publishing Medical Military Music Instructions/Manuals Physics Politics Psychology/Psychiatry Real Estate Social Sciences Sports Media/Broadcasting Theology - Religion Veterinary/Animals Adobe Acrobat Professional Microsoft Office English (American) English French Spanish English (British) French Canadian (Click here to see this translator's profile)

Queenie Kung
United Kingdom Reino Unido. Bachelor of Arts 2:1 Honors in Translation obtained in Hong Kong Baptist University in 2005 I embarked my career as a freelance translator and interpreter since my undergraduate years from 2002, below are a few of my projects: Medical Language Line 06/2008 – present Media and Public Relations  Provided face-to-face Cantonese and Mandarin interpreting services in NHS hospitals and clinics in London on behalf of the company. Renegade Pictures 07/2007 – 08/2007  Translated subtitles from Cantonese to English for documentary Vegas Comes to China featuring casino industry in Macau, which was shown on TV in London in 2007. Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky 07/2007 - 09/2007  Translated Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky’s website from English to Chinese for the company’s launch in Taiwan and Mainland China. Grebstad Hicks Communications 12/2005 – 07/2006  Translated press releases for the company’s clients, namely M1NT(world’s first shareholder’s club) and Club Med(travel agent that provides luxurious travel plans for individuals and companies. Financial and Legal HSBC, Hong Kong 10/2007  Edited the English emcee speech for the company’s EcoGala 2007. Strategic Public Relations Group 03/2007 – 06/2007  Edited the English translation of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)’s annual report. AXA Group 12/2006 – 03/2007  Translated promotional video for AXA Group Hong Kong for the company’s annual gala. Research International, Hong Kong 09/2005 – 12/2006  Translated questionnaires from English or written Chinese to spoken Chinese. Yu Feng Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., Pan Yu City, China 07/2002 – 09/2002  Translated contracts, correspondence and company catalogue from English to Chinese. Art Moving House, poem collection of Dr. Gillian Bickley 07/2006 – 12/2008  Translated part of the collection from English to Chinese and edited the whole collection which will be published in June 2008. Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Ltd 06/2006 – 03/2007  Translated house programs and promotional videos for Hong Kong Arts Festival 2007 to and fro Chinese. I graduated in Hong Kong Baptist University with a 2:1 honours, majoring in Translation. I was trained as both a translator and an interpreter, to and fro English, have also received language training in Mandarin and German. I granted Dean’s List, an award to students who have achieved an average GPA of 3.00 or above, for academic years 2001/02 and 2004/05. I can master both written and spoken Chinese(both traditional and simplified; Mandarin and Cantonese) and English on a native speaker level. I can also master written and spoken German fairly well. Queenie Kung London United Kingdom Reino Unido Advertisement/Marketing Arts Cooking/Food/Beverages Film - Theatre Literature/Publishing Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office Chinese - Simplified English Cantonese Mandarin Chinese - Traditional Translation and Interpreting Services (Click here to see this translator's profile)

Dominique STEPHANY
United Kingdom Reino Unido. Licence d'anglais, Mention Bien Member of NASUWT (National Association of Schoolmasters and Women Teachers) Registered French examiner for the IoL examinations Examiner for the International Baccalaureate Organisation (Diploma level) Examiner for the AQA A'Level French examination Liaising with French-speaking outside agencies in my 25 years as Head of Modern Languages in several high-profile educational establishments in the North-East of England and producing many bilingual documents and dissertations. Organizer of exchange links between English and French schools. Interpreting for groups of visiting English tourists in Brittany. Own properties in France and am familar with "notaire talk" Freelance English to French, French to English translation since 2005 : history of the Crusades, tourist office website pages, CVs, insurance documents, short stories, local government planning briefs, instruction manuals, menus etc. I also work with several translation agencies. • 1960/1964: Lycée Van Vollenhoven, Dakar, Sénégal • 1964/1966: Lycée de Kérichen, Brest, France • 1966: Baccalauréat (Section Philosophie) • 1966/67: Lettres Supérieures • !971: Licence d’Anglais, Mention Bien ( Honours Degree in English) from “Université de Bretagne Occidentale” in Brest (France). Dissertation on Mark Twain (Huckleberry Finn) Teaching career: • 1969/70: French Assistant in Middlesbrough (Royaume Uni) • 1971/72: French teacher, Stapylton School, Eston, Teesside (Royaume Uni) • 1972/74: teacher of English, Lycée Français, Kinshasa, Zaïre • 1974/76: French teacher, Northfield Comprehensive School, Teesside (UK) • 1976/80: 2nd in Dept., teaching French to 11-18 yr olds, Kingston High School, Kingston-upon-Hull (UK) • 1980/1991: Head of Department of Modern Languages,(4 staff) Sarah Metcalfe School, Eston, Teesside • 1991/2003: Head of Faculty of Modern Languages, (6 staff) Coulby Newham School, Middlesbrough (UK) • 2003/2005: Head of Faculty of Modern Languages, (8 staff)The King's Academy, Middlesbrough I have worked as a French examiner at all levels for the last 28 years: • 1980/2003: yearly involvement in all aspects of public examinations in French for the YREB (Yorkshire Regional Examination Board), the JMB ( Joint Matriculation Board), and finally AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance), including oral examining at O’ and A’ Levels, serving as Assistant Chief Examiner for A’Level French (JMB) for 3 years, professional RECORDINGS for various listening examinations, drafting of examination papers, moderating coursework etc. • 2007/08: examiner for the International Baccalaureate Organisation (Diploma level) • 2007: registered as a French examiner by the Institute of Linguists (UK) . 2008: A'Level French examiner for AQA (Assessment & Qualifications Alliance) Finally, what makes me a good translator? Throughout my long teaching career, particularly as a high-profile Head of a Modern Languages Department, I have been fanatical about grammatical and spelling accuracy. I am an avid reader (1 book a week on average, alternating between French and English) of contemporary fiction, autobiographies, political memoirs and history and keep up with French current affairs both on the net and by listening to French radio. This, combined with my frequent visits to my home country, has made me become very aware of linguistic trends and gives me the edge when it comes to choosing the appropriate register/terminology when translating a text. I ALWAYS meet deadlines, in fact usually complete all projects with ample time to spare. All I ask of potential clients is to be given the chance to do a test piece, those who do so usually pick me! Dominique STEPHANY Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Leeds, York United Kingdom Reino Unido Advertisement/Marketing Agriculture/Environment Arts Communications Cooking/Food/Beverages Education/Training Song lyrics/Poetry Fashion/Clothing Film - Theatre Health and Beauty History Hospitality Industry Insurance Internet/Multimedia Journalism - Press Literature/Publishing Music Instructions/Manuals Politics Real Estate Social Sciences Sports Media/Broadcasting Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office English French English (British) (Click here to see this translator's profile)

Fawwaz Zeidan
United Kingdom Reino Unido. I have academic qualifications (BA, MA, PhD) in Arabic Language and Literature (specialisation drama and theatre) from Arab and British universities (see below). I have, also, gained accreditation in "Community Interpreting- Essential Skills and Knowledge" I have long experience in translation and interpretation stretching over 25 years. I have translated short and long documents from Arabic into English and vice versa while managing an Information & Advice Centre for Arabic-speaking people in London for 20 years. I have also done translation and interpretation work for solicitors, schools, advice centres and community organisations in London in recent months. (Please see Samples of translation work). In addition to my practical experience in translation, I taught two relevant courses to students at university level: Creative Arabic Writing and the Art of Translation from English into to Arabic. Knowledge and Use of Translation Techniques: In the translation assignments I undertake, I use different models and techniques of translation for different texts as appropriate. They include: literal, reformulation (or equivalence), transposition, modulation, adaptation, compensation, borrowing (especially in the IT field) and calque. Knowledge & use of interpreting techniques: In the interpreting assignments I have undertaken, I have used different methods of interpreting, including consecutive, liaison, simultaneous, whisper, summary, 1st and 3rd person techniques and sight translation (i.e. oral interpretation of a written text) as appropriate. I have also used my knowledge of the cultural background of clients and the UK system to make appropriate interventions during interpreting sessions for the benefits of both the service providers as well as the service users. Guiding principles & code of practice: My guiding principals when undertaking translation & interpretation assignments are: • Providing accurate and full translation of the text and in the case of interpreting full interpretation between the parties, the client and service provider without adding or omitting anything and with understanding of functional, conceptual and cultural differences between English and Arabic; • Observing impartiality and professionalism at all times and making sure that my personal opinions, own beliefs, values or views do not interfere with the translation or interpreting process ; • Full understanding of the importance of confidentiality and treating information obtained during the course of the translation or interpreting as strictly confidential; • Refraining from taking any personal advantage of any information obtained during the course of translation or interpretation; • Abstaining from establishing personal relationship with service providers or clients and maintaining professional boundaries with both parties at all times; • Full appreciation of the importance of punctuality and deadlines and strict commitment to the agreed time- framework; • Seeking clarifications on any phrase or concept used in the customer's original text before carrying out the required translation; • Clarifying any misunderstandings (if and when they occur) in an interpreting assignment to both the service provider and the client as appropriate; • Remaining calm whilst working under pressure or, in the case of interpreting, in situations where a client is experiencing severe distress or trauma; • Keeping records of the assignments undertaken and producing reports as appropriate; Command of Arabic & English: My mother tongue is Arabic. I was born in Palestine and received my primary and secondary education there. My keen interest in Arabic (language and literature) led me to Egypt where I studied the subject and gained BA and MA degrees from its best universities. I taught the subject at Birzeit university in Palestine for four years and later moved to the UK to join the School of Oriental & African Studies in London to read Arabic drama & theatre for a PhD degree which I acquired late 1984. While writing my PhD thesis in English and later on in my working career I have greatly improved my command of English language and have become almost bilingual. My command of Arabic and English has helped a great deal in developing and improving my skills in translation and interpreting. * BA in Arabic Language and Literature, Cairo University * MA in Arabic Drama & Theatre, Cairo University * PH D in Arabic Drama & Theatre, School of Oriental & African Studies, London University. * Various short courses in management, finance, human resources, interviewing skills and legal case-work. I have excellent track record in the following fields: * Human resources management, * Financial management and book-keeping, * Legal advice work in London, * English to Arabic and Arabic to English translation skills * Interpersonal and intergroup skills, * Teaching Arabic for people seekiing to learn the language (i.e. beginners) or those wishing to improve their level (i.e. advanced levels) Fawwaz Zeidan Kentish Town, London United Kingdom Reino Unido Advertisement/Marketing Agriculture/Environment Arts Communications Patents/Intellectual Property Cooking/Food/Beverages Education/Training Song lyrics/Poetry Film - Theatre Financial/Economics Health and Beauty History Hospitality Industry Insurance Internet/Multimedia Journalism - Press Legal Literature/Publishing Military Instructions/Manuals Politics Psychology/Psychiatry Social Sciences Media/Broadcasting Theology - Religion Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office Microsoft Works Arabic English English (British) Translation and Interpretation Services (Click here to see this translator's profile)