Emily Pierson

Diplomatic, Commercial, Literary Translation

French > English (U.S. – native language)

Spanish > English (U.S. – native language)

Training/Education:

· Master’s Degree in Translation – Kent State University – Kent, OH

o 2005-Present – 3.97 G.P.A.

· Bachelor’s Degree in French, Spanish, and Japanese – St. Olaf College - Northfield, MN

o 2001-2005 – Graduated summa cum laude

Education Abroad:

· January 2002: L'Université des Antilles, Martinique

· Fall 2003: Universidad de Sevilla; Seville, Spain

· Spring 2004: L'Université Catholique de L'Ouest, Angers, France

Experience:

· 2005-present – French>English translator for Action Against Hunger

o Translated $1 million grant proposal regarding hunger-relief programs in Mali, press release on withdrawal from North Korea, etc.

· 2005-present – Spanish >English translator for Lutheran World Relief

o Translated articles concerning efforts to aid displaced Columbians

· 2006 – Spanish >English translator for FCI agency

o Translated documents related to commercial transactions

· 2006 – Office manager for an international machinery sales corporation

o In charge of customer service, invoicing, and shipping for vendors and customers in Latin America, Italy, Canada, Asia and the United States

· 2006 – Spanish >English translator for Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense

o Translated website texts concerning marine biology and fishing practice

· 2006 – French>English Translator for Guibord Technical Writing Services

o Translated documents dealing with business practices/occupational requirements

Technical Skills/Software

· High Level of expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat, Trados, MultiTerm, Winalign, Tag Editor, XHTML/HTML Web design

Specialized Knowledge

· International Development, Diplomacy, International Sales, SCUBA diving, Travel & Tourism, Art, Metalworking, Ceramics, Music, the Humanities, Nutrition & Fitness, Linguistics

ATA Member