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Working languages:
German to English
English (monolingual)

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Joe France
Creative, dedicated and meticulous

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Local time: 15:04 BST (GMT+1)

Native in: English Native in English
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May 7, 2019 (posted via ProZ.com):  A very busy few months! Highlights included a report for a German R&I commission (70k words - almost finished), a website for a Bavarian research and study funding organisation (~45k words), a host of press releases and brochures for a series of trade fairs (5k words). ...more, + 52 other entries »
Total word count: 904926

Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
Human ResourcesEnvironment & Ecology
Advertising / Public RelationsBusiness/Commerce (general)
Tourism & TravelTransport / Transportation / Shipping
GeographySports / Fitness / Recreation
Food & DrinkGeneral / Conversation / Greetings / Letters

Rates
German to English - Standard rate: 0.10 EUR per word / 37 EUR per hour
English - Standard rate: 0.10 EUR per word / 37 EUR per hour

KudoZ activity (PRO) Questions asked: 3
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer
Translation education Master's degree - Heriot Watt University
Experience Years of experience: 8. Registered at ProZ.com: Sep 2016. Became a member: Oct 2016.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials German to English (Heriot Watt University)
Memberships N/A
Software Across, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio
Website http://www.jzfrance.com
Professional practices Joe France endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio

I'm a freelance translator with plenty of qualifications, experience and ambition. I've always enjoyed learning languages and decided to pursue this passion.

Academic background

I received an MA (Hons) in French and German from the University of Edinburgh in 2015 with First Class Honours and Distinction in Spoken French and German. 

The following year, I secured an MSc in Translating and Interpreting with Merit from Heriot-Watt University.

Following a number of engaging, high-profile projects in the field, I am currently studying part-time alongside my translation work for a PgDip in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition, also from Heriot-Watt University. I am currently on course to complete the programme in the summer of 2025. This means I can offer specialist services in relation to renewables and the sustainable transition. 

Professional background

I have always believed in the value of hard work - an ethic I've applied from my part-time jobs as a teenager to my professional practice as a freelance translator. 

Examples of recent projects (client names redacted for confidentiality reasons, due to NDAs etc.) include:

  • Entire website and regular blog content for a manufacturer and supplier of solar power systems 
  • A government report on the integration of AI in the energy sector
  • An entire book on companies in the German Mittelstand, with profiles on firms in various sectors
  • Entire in-house magazines for several German universities and companies in various industrial sectors, including metal producers, construction and civil engineering firms, m and a prominent German research organisation. Special issues on ESG, sustainability and the energy transition
  • An expert report on the use and potential benefits of AI and digital solutions in the healthcare sector
  • Internal documentation, regulations (incl. on safety, accounting, HR) and correspondence for universities and industrial firms
  • Employment contracts, partnership agreements and articles of association
  • Hundreds of press releases for various universities, research institutes and companies in the construction, logistics, real estate, investment and pharmaceutical sectors
  • A translation of Oliver Breda's walking guide to Madeira, originally published by Michael Müller Verlag, published in English by Trailblazer Publications (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Madeira-Walks-Selected-Regions-Trailblazer/dp/190586499X)
  • Pitch decks and tender documentation for businesses in the creative industries, including translation agencies seeking to acquire new end clients
  • Extensive web content for premium cosmetic surgery and dental clinics 
  • QM documentation for a specialist translation agency, with ISO-specific terminology
  • Course outlines and descriptions for the Architecture department of a specialist German university
  • A French government directive on the processing of thermosensitive flexible endoscopes

In every project, I combine comprehensive background research with precise use of terminology and a natural, fluent use of English. I always pride myself on the quality of my work, and check my translations thoroughly and repeatedly to ensure they are both accurate and idiomatic representations of the source text. 

I never accept a project I don't feel I can translate perfectly. I'm aware of my abilities but also my limitations, and apply this philosophy to every project. If you have a specific project in mind, or would like to discuss a looser, long-term collaboration, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you!

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