- My language qualifications include a four year B.A. Honours degree in French and Diplomas in Translation and Interpreting from the Institute of Linguists. I also have the Diploma of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, which gives helpful insight when working on marketing and promotional assignments.
- Being a Member of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) I am qualified to work at the highest level, as required by courts of law, police and health service and have enhanced CRB disclosure.
- 30 years experience in translation and interpreting, 10 of which were spent living and working in France.
- Excellent overall grounding in the French language, in particular in technical, legal and commercial areas.
- Extensive experience in the translation of property transactions, "Compromis de Vente", surveys etc.
- Official translation of documents required when moving to France, such as birth and marriage certificates; French administrative formalities for English speaking residents in France.
- Many years working in the manufacturing industries, including the foundry industry, printing industry, machine tools manufacture, mechanical and electrical engineering, electronics, information technology etc.
- Geographic proximity is not a requirement. I currently work with clients in Plymouth, Exeter, Leeds, Harrogate, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, London, Edinburgh and throughout the U.K., as well as in France and other French speaking countries.
