BUSINESS
From investment risk analysis for implementation documentation, project reports, strategic plans, right through to employee newsletters and communications
MARKETING
Destination website copy, resort magazines, customer newsletters, social media copy, blogs and articles as well as content descriptions for e-commerce.
Translating beyond the text
Conveying the message held within a text in another language is only part of the skill of a translator. Beyond this, there is the underlying brand, style and image that are communicated to your customer
through clearly expressed, concise, meaningful language.
Industries
I provide translation and revision services to a number of industry sectors – travel and tourism, wine and spirits as well as the outdoor sport and fitness industry. Specific experience
is required for each of these along with the skill of translating accurately but in a captivating style. See more details provided for each sector below.
Travel
One of my key market sectors is travel and tourism and I have gathered a broad spectrum of experience in translating both B2B and B2C texts. Actively researching a place
and its character – and sometimes its idiosyncrasies – is part of developing a naturally flowing text that feels connected to the location.
Wine & Spirits
Wines and spirits has been an interest of mine for many years – precise but engaging text is required to effectively communicate the subtleties of flavour, aroma and style. This
specialist area combines well with my developing knowledge and hands-on experience of biodynamic and organic growing.
Sport
Sport translation fits well with my own life-long personal interest in outdoor sports. Ensuring the right terminology is used in the right context is everything for a sports enthusiast. Writing
accurately and with the passion and understanding for fellow sports people can make all the difference.
QUality | development | community
Professional membership
I am proud to be an active
member of professional translation bodies in the UK. Part of being a member means the adoption and
adherence to standards and codes of ethics
which in turn offer security and confidence to my customers. And from a continuous development
perspective, I gain access to industry information, CPD opportunities and extensive networks of fellow professionals.
The Institute of Translation and Interpreting is a valued source of CPD, networks as well as industry information.
LANGUAGE & INDUSTRY Networks
Language and industry networks help to keep me current with industry changes and CPD opportunities – French, Italian and Food & Drink are all vibrant translation communities.
WSET LEVEL 2 IN WINE
Wine has long been an interest of mine so taking the Level 2 in Wine was a professional endeavour – as well as a personal one!
Blog
Welcome to my blog! Most of the articles here are about sport, but have some other subject-areas that have caught my attention as well. I hope you enjoy the translations. Feel free to leave a comment – I’d love to hear from you!
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