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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
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