Member since Oct '08

Working languages:
Spanish to Czech
Czech to Spanish
English to Czech
Italian to Czech

Petra van Benten Knotova
Technical & Legal +34646299013

Spain
Local time: 08:24 CET (GMT+1)

Native in: Czech Native in Czech
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Listed as a translator of the Czech Embassy in Spain (website Business&Economy section)
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
Law (general)Cosmetics, Beauty
Mechanics / Mech EngineeringTextiles / Clothing / Fashion
Furniture / Household AppliancesAutomotive / Cars & Trucks
Human ResourcesIT (Information Technology)
Tourism & TravelCertificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs

Payment methods accepted Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Glossaries IT glossary
Translation education Master's degree - Charles University, Prague and New Mexico State University, USA
Experience Years of experience: 25. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2002. Became a member: Oct 2008.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to Czech (Charles University, Prague)
Spanish to Czech (Charles University, Prague)
Czech to Spanish (University of Granada, Spain)
Italian to Czech (Centro G.Leopardi,Scuola di Lingua e Cult.Italiana)
Memberships Xarxa
Software Adobe Acrobat, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, SDLX, Trados Studio
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Events and training
Professional practices Petra van Benten Knotova endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
Bio

CZECH TRANSLATOR
using SDLX TRADOS, MEMOQ, TRANSLATION WORKSPACE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: TECHNICAL

MACHINERY

Robotic press automation line (Fagor Arrasate)
Robotic line (SHRobotic)
Automated vehicles (ASTI)
Vacuum solutions (Edwards, Atlas Copco)
Compressors (Howden ČKD)
Welding and plasma cutting (ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Stoody, Soldimes, Serra)
Machining centres (Lau-nik, Lan-bi, Masted Assembly, Danobat)
Presses (Marzola, Fagor)
Extrusion products (Alcoa)
Containers (Contenur, Faus, Pivnička)
Conveyor belts (Convey, Biele)
Cardboard box packaging line (Tavil)
Industrial vacuums and air movers (DeWalt)
Steam solutions (Spirax Sarco)
Surface treatment plants (Sidasa)
Construction systems (Jipka)
Hot-Melt fusion machine (Valco Melton)
Slitting/winding machine(Bobst Group)
Paper machine (Lantier)
Warping machine (Johnson Controls)
Flexoprinting machine (Enviroxi)
Hoses (Espiroflex)
Electrical engineering (Microcomp, Lazpiur)
Cutting machine (Conveq)  

ENERGY
Renewable hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery (Howden presentations)
Solar/Wind (Siliken Group, Eclareon, Hilti) Waste technologies (Meri) Water technologies (Aqualia, Aquaclean) Energy micro-generation (Whispergen) Gas stations (Red Tortuga)

AUTOMOTIVE
CUPRA, SEAT Ateca - e-courses for dealers
Car parts assembly lines (SHRobotic, Dura, Grupo Antolin, Biele)
Tools and presentations (CIE Automotive, SEAT)
Components (Magna, Viza, NGK, Tenneco-Monroe)
Service documentation (Volvo Trucks)
Motor oils (Eni)

E-LEARNING COURSES (FCC, Spirax Sarco, Seat)

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES (Whirlpool, Solac, Fagor, JVC, Ufesa, Peli, Tres, Faladesa, Focco)

TOYS (Famosa, Educa Borrás, Sambro)

FURNITURE (Zown, MaxChief, Sp.Berner)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS, fertilizers, biocides, insecticides,
plant biostimulants, testing kits (Astar, Syngenta, Quimunsa, Vircell)

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SOFTWARE & IT:
Banking (La Caixa), cPanel web hosting software Telecommunications (Telefónica - E-shopping software modules, web site) Software systems (Microsoft PLC portal) PeopleSoft - Supply Chain and Asset Lifecycle Management modules, NTR software, Cisco Systems software, Pandora FMS monitoring, Madrid Stock Exchange) Hardware (Conceptronic) Optical devices (Topcon)

IN-HOUSE Sr. Translator/Editor - META4, Madrid, Spain (1999-2001) Software products, manuals & online help: Human Resource and Knowledge Management, Payroll & Accounting

Translation & quality assurance, editing and proofreading
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LEGAL:

EU initiatives:

European Institute for Innovation and Technology - EIT FOOD manual for startups
EU Dual Education UpenAuto project - profiles of future engineers
EU/Cenfim study - Digital transformation in the wood furniture industry                                     - Handbook on Corporate Social Responsibility for strengthening the Furniture Industry
European Parliament tender - Amendments to a Regulation proposal
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International adoptions - documentation (2011 - 2018)

Certificates & diplomas (USA, Spain, Argentina, Dominican Rep., Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Czech Rep.)

Assessment reports - eligibility of CaixaBank Board members
GDPR, Spanish Supreme Court sentences
Claims (divorce, mortgage, extradition, arrest warrants), Police reports
Employment agreements
Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation's (EGAP) web site
Insurance agreements Marketing and training materials (Heinz-Glass)
Contracts and certificates (SEPE, trade, civil, property registry)
Tender-related correspondence

HUMAN RESOURCES:
Meta4 inhouse position - HR software & manuals - 3 years

Social engineering video (Applus+)
Job positions/ HR training manuals (Barceló Hotels)
Codes of conduct, sustainability policy (Colfax, Lhoist, Spirax Sarco, Via Outlets, Ecco) HR software (PeopleSoft, Cikautxo)
Databases (Infoempleo), company policies (Univar, Applus+)
Occupational risks (Mango), training manuals (Telefónica)
Internal communication guidelines / announcements / instructions (Grupo Antolin, Edwards, Aldi) CVs
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TEXTILE, SHOES & FASHION ACCESSORIES
Catalogues (Zara - Grupo Inditex) MANGO - web site, HR standards, marketing texts Clothes & accessories collections
Updates for Desigual, Bershka, Next, Stradivarius, Jocavi
Shoes - Chiruca, Ecco, hummel


COSMETICS
Germaine de Capuccini - complete documentation: product descriptions, marketing, presentations
Lactovit - TV spot, marketing questionnaires
ISDIN, Procare Health - product descriptions
Physiorelax products
Beauty products - Skin Science, Casmara, Suavinex, Yodeyma Paris, Armonia Cosmética natural, Laboratorios Atache, Naturalium Beauty Emotions, MiiN Korean Cosmetics, Servet Thermal, Lov´yc
Foreo facial cleansing brushes
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TOURISM
SolBooking - Murcia website
Texts for two large Spanish airlines
Astana Expo materials
Timeshare contracts
Texts for Gran Hotel Bali, Iberostar Saidia, Barceló
Europe Senior Tourism (official Spanish Govt. site)
Promotur - Turismo Canarias - web site
Texts for IFEMA
Brochures and other tourism-related texts 

FOOD&WINE:
Blog website todareceta.es
Valencian agricultural products - Natural Sweeties website
Spanish wine-making
Food packaging & drink labels (Telepizza, Cuétara, Cola Cao, Hornimans, Carbonell olive oil, fish products Isabel, Aguinaga, meat products)
Menu cards (Budweiser Budvar restaurant, Moto GP Brno)

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BUSINESS, INSURANCE & MARKETING:
Magazines: Somos FCC - water management and infrastructure
                 Edwards’ (Atlas Copco) Connected - vacuum systems
                 Czech Business & Trade magazine (Ministry of Industry and Trade)
                 Petchey Leisure travel magazine

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CULTURE:

Participation in translating/editing the Spanish collection of philosophy books DESCUBRIR FILOSOFÍA into Czech - Objevujte filozofii: Platón, Nietzsche, Sokrates
New organ for St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague - contract
Subtitling - Spanish film El Verdugo (The Executioner) by L. G. Berlanga
Spanish film-making (Universidad Complutense, Madrid)
Czech music (Czech Center, Madrid)
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LIAISON INTERPRETING - VALENCIA Spanish - Czech
Business meetings (Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Prague)
Import/Export - oil & food products
Alicante Real estate - Jávea, Spain

TOURIST SERVICES - Valencia Region; Prague official tourist guide
Incentive Travel

EDUCATION:
New Mexico State University, USA - MA in Spanish
Charles University, Prague, Czech Rep. - MA in Translation Studies, Minors in Education
Erasmus (Tempus) Scholarship - Translation Dept., University of Granada, Spain
Centro G. Leopardi (Scuola di Lingua e Cultura Italiana), Valencia - Italian language courses
Boswell Institute (University of Utrecht, the Netherlands) - Dutch language courses Universidad Europea CEES, Madrid, Spain: Investment & Translation Markets seminar

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Top languages (PRO)
Spanish to Czech57
Czech to Spanish12
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering31
Law/Patents19
Other16
Bus/Financial3
Top specific fields (PRO)
Mechanics / Mech Engineering19
Law (general)11
Food & Drink8
Engineering (general)8
Construction / Civil Engineering4
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng4
Government / Politics4
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