Member since Apr '12

Working languages:
Russian to English
English (monolingual)

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Sarah McDowell
Tourism ♦ Marketing ♦ Culture ♦ Art

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Local time: 19:42 CST (GMT-6)

Native in: English Native in English
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Feb 8, 2023 (posted via ProZ.com):  I am busy translating a non-fiction book (75K words) about how to become a leader and leadership strategies in management ...more, + 6 other entries »
Total word count: 116650

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♦ Exceptional English from Russian originals ♦ Dedicated to my clients, my individual approach to each project helps them succeed in international markets ~ My texts are highly ♫♪ creative ♪ yet impeccably accurate ♦
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Transcreation, Website localization, Native speaker conversation
Expertise
Specializes in:
Tourism & TravelMarketing
Poetry & LiteratureCinema, Film, TV, Drama
Art, Arts & Crafts, PaintingCosmetics, Beauty

Rates

All accepted currencies Canadian dollars (cad), Euro (eur), Pounds sterling (gbp), Russian rubles (rub), U. S. dollars (usd)
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 151, Questions answered: 113, Questions asked: 141
Payment methods accepted Money order, Wire transfer, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, INTERAC e-Transfer (in Canada), Yandex.Money, Cheque (North America only)
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 7
Glossaries economics, Legal, my glossary
Translation education Other - Certificate in Interpreting
Experience Years of experience: 12. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2012. Became a member: Apr 2012.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English (Certificate in Teaching English (CTEFL), verified)
Russian to English (Lomonosov Moscow State University, verified)
Memberships ATA
Software DejaVu, memoQ, Microsoft Word, MemSource Editor, Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Nitro Pro 8, Smartcat

Website My website
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CV/Resume CV available upon request
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Get help with terminology and resources
Bio

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Dear client,

Thanks for visiting my profile! I am a full-time professional Russian to English translator. I launched my freelance business in 2012. My areas of specialization include tourism, marketing, the creative arts, and literary texts. I am a native speaker of English from Canada. I have studied and lived in Russia for many years.

I work with corporate clients (both large and small), translation agencies, and private individuals from around the world.

Services

Russian to English Translation

Editing

Proof-reading

Localization to English (CA)

Linguistic review/evaluation


              

Fields of expertise

Tourism/Travel

Marketing

Literature

Art

Cosmetics/Beauty

Fashion & Style

Translation experience

What kind of texts do I translate?

Here are some examples of the texts I deal with on a regular basis:
  • websites
  • press releases
  • annual reports
  • news items
  • blog posts
  • articles
  • slide shows
  • guidebooks
  • tour program descriptions/trip itineraries
  • hotel policy texts
  • catalogues
  • social media posts
  • video scripts
  • biographies

  • presentations
  • brochures
  • magazines
  • white papers
  • marketing slogans & taglines
  • advertisements
  • marketing campaigns
  • market research studies/industry reports
  • market research surveys
  • online help guides (Q & A)
  • product packaging/labels
  • product reviews
  • display stands & labels for museums and galleries
  • your project!

MAJOR PROJECTS

Travel & Tourism

  • Ru > En localization of various online booking platforms for Russia's top online travel agency (105K+ words)
  • over 55K words of articles translated for the world's leading travel blog
  • 63K+ words of various marketing texts (B2B & B2C) such as e-mail campaigns, promotions, contests, and social media posts translated for the world's leading booking platform
  • 12,500 words translated for the knowledge base (a sort of Q & A guide for hotel owners) in the Extranet of the world's leading booking platform
  • more than 36K words of travel articles, descriptions of tour programs and trip itineraries, e-mail marketing campaigns, and website content translated for Artel Troika, a Russian tour operator specializing in tailor-made tours for foreigners
  • over 17K words website translation for Astashovo Hotel (a breathtaking restored wooden palace & also a museum in the Kostroma region of Russia)

Marketing

  • 30K words of press releases, brochures, website content, and other marketing texts translated for the Asteros Group (a Russian IT infrastructure company)
  • product descriptions & marketing concept translated for an online shop specializing in hand-crafted and environmentally-friendly souvenirs from Russia
  • educational marketing texts translated for an online English learning platform
  • IT marketing texts & blog posts translated and edited for a software development company
  • translation of a Web developer's website
  • health marketing texts translated for a rehabilitation clinic based in Spain
  • revision & translation of a Moscow marketing agency’s website and presentation
  • marketing materials translated for a major veterinary pharmaceutical company in Russia

Art

  • translation of display stands, guidebook, and rules for a St. Petersburg palace museum (6500 words)
  • report & presentation translated for the largest art college in Moscow
  • historical texts & description of an art installation translated for an exhibition in Moscow

Cosmetics

  • translation of a brochure for a skin-care company based in France
  • translations for a Russian company specializing in permanent makeup and eyelash extensions
  • translations of video tutorials for a world-famous cosmetics brand
  • marketing text about aesthetic medical treatments of various manufacturers translated for a leading Russian beauty distributor’s website

Fashion

  • articles about fashion (sunglasses, hats, etc.) translated for a fashion & lifestyle magazine
  • translated a series of articles for a Moscow-based fashion blogger

Literary translations

I also translate fiction for both adults and children, including illustrated kids' books, plays, novels, short stories, film scripts, literary synopses, book reviews, comics, and poems.



Personal Approach

I take a very personal approach to your projects, essentially becoming part of your team. I ask questions to determine the intended purpose of the translation (i.e. why was the text chosen to be translated and what role will it play in your company's success). Knowing how the text will be used is important when deciding how certain words and phrases are translated. For example, if it is a promotional text, you can be sure that the translation will be compelling and persuasive. I am very creative but I also pay attention to even the smallest details. The end result are translations that are true reflections of the original Russian but are also highly expressive and naturally flowing in my native English.

Mission

My goal is that your Russian texts will become easily accessible to English speakers, who will perceive these translations as if they were originally written in English. When you entrust your texts to my care, you can be sure that they are in good hands. You will be proud to display my final translation as the English version of your website or show off creative printed materials (brochures, etc.) that are oriented towards a global audience.

Background/Education

My education includes an Advanced Degree in Economics and Russian Studies from the University of Manitoba (Canada), study as part of a Master's program in World Economics in St. Petersburg, Russia and the Level 3 Certificate in the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL). My experience of living and studying in Russia enabled me to become fluent in Russian and obtain in-depth knowledge of Russian culture, traditions, and society.


I look forward to hearing from everyone - freelancers, translation agencies, corporate clients and individuals. Whoever you are, I am interested in finding out more about your translation and editing needs. I would be glad to help out with your upcoming projects! It will be great to chat with you by telephone or in an online meeting (Skype, Whatsapp, Telegram, Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc.).

Find out more on my website: http://sarahmcdowell.ca/

Contact me today for a no-strings-attached free consultation about your project!


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Total pts earned: 151
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Language (PRO)
Russian to English151
Top general fields (PRO)
Other72
Bus/Financial28
Art/Literary27
Marketing12
Science8
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Finance (general)20
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters16
Other16
Business/Commerce (general)12
Poetry & Literature12
Journalism12
Tourism & Travel8
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