I'm currently working for a renewable energy company but I'd like to do translations/interpreting in my spare time.
I speak Spanish regularly with friends in Colombia and here in the UK.
Last year I taught Spanish and French using Zoom.
In the past, I worked at International Grains Council editing English reports on international grain production and managing their translation into French, Spanish and Russian including checking.
Crewed on Greenpeace Esperanza to the Arctic 2011
4 months speaking Spanish in Colombia Oct 2010 - Feb2011
Degree in International Business (inc. 6 months each in French and Spanish and translation + interpretation)
Extensive property experience - London
Projects to date:
Translation of Financial reports
2006-2007
Translations for Greenpeace
2006
Translated 5 pieces for BBC World Service Trust including 30 000 word report
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/researchlearning/story/2006/12/061205_amdi_drc.shtml
2005 Translated ancient French opera for Australian opera singer and advised on pronunciation
2004 Translated French car insurance policy
2004 Translated 2x French Curriculum Vitae
2003 Translated a French book comparing birdsong to music for orchestral flautist
2003 Translated French patent into English for Fashion company in USA
2001 Went to Madrid business convention as interpreter