My love of skiing and passion for speaking French was the springboard for my ensuing studies, my work life, and ultimately my career in translation. After graduating in 1999 with a degree in International business with French, I spent 13 winters in France where I was employed by a Skiset franchise to oversee their ski and snowboard retail section. During the summers, I worked in the UK within the accounts and credit control department of a bond broker and subsequently of a large travel intermediary where French-speaking businesses were included in my client portfolio. Having developed my linguistic expertise in these roles, I set out to acquire my translation skills by completing a Masters in Translation Studies between 2006 and 2009. I started translating full-time in 2011.

 

Working in various industries prior to my translation career enabled me to develop a diverse skill set, including excellent customer service and communication skills, while continuing to maintain my language proficiency, all key to running a successful translation business.

 

I am a Qualified member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and adhere to its code of conduct. To achieve this membership status, my translation skills have been assessed and I have had to provide professional references for translation work from French to English, demonstrating client satisfaction.

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In addition, I recognise the importance of continually expanding my knowledge and developing my skills through Continuing Professional Development. Whether this be a workshop on legal translation or a webinar on technology to aid the translation process, they all help towards producing high-quality translations from which my clients ultimately benefit.