 Having achieved many goals in my career as an interpreter, I’m interested in expanding my professional horizons by seeking new challenges in the translation field. I’m a freelance English to French translator based in Englewood, Colorado state. I would like to offer my services, share my knowledge, time and experience with those in need. I am willing to do any project whether interesting or not provided it satisfy a specific need and make someone happy somewhere; I am very serious and conscious about work. ‘’There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’’ — Dorcas, United States  + July 2010 – Present: Free lance Interpreter in French, English & Spanish -simultaneous & relay: conferences (Nutrevent, conferences about money laundering organized by CCFD, Norauto Road safety awards, etc.) - consecutive and whispered: business meetings, delegations (ministers, MPs, non-profit organizations, journalists), etc. - liaison: TV & radio broadcasts, peer reviews in nuclear safety (WANO, EDF), etc. + November 2001 – Present: Community interpreter and translator in French, English, Spanish and Italian, coordinator - assignments in social centres, hospitals, jails, NGOs, non-profit organizations, National Court of Asylum, tribunals, etc. - assignments by telephone with OFPRA (French Office for the protection of Refugees and Stateless persons), OFII (French Office for Immigration and Integration), police and fire stations, SAMU (medical emergencies), SAMU social (social emergencies), etc. - translation of administrative, legal and medical documents, etc. - coordination in the headquarters of the organization — Louise, France  I moved to Geneva from New York in 1997. Since then I’ve had a rewarding career and raised two sons. Now I am excited about working for a charitable organization where my efforts will contribute to the well-being of others. — Diane, Switzerland |
