Working languages:
French to English
English (monolingual)

B D Finch
Combining theory and practice

Midi-Pyrenees, France
Local time: 05:28 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: English 
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Feb 19, 2018 (posted via Translators without Borders):  I finished an FRA to ENG project, Safety and Security, 3261 words for Translators without Borders I used Kato. Kato not ideal for revision. Can't correct tags. ...more »
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I offer my clients accuracy and clarity that comes from careful research of the subject area and terminology. I write fluently in a range of styles, paying attention to context and register. I have never missed a deadline.

Ten years working in local government, managing housing and local capital works programmes, followed by ten years managing development schemes for housing associations, mean that I bring genuine experience of real estate, project management, construction, relevant aspects of law, government and policy, to my translation work. As a senior member of neighbourhood office staff, I worked closely with social services, environmental health, planning and other departments. I also have academic experience and knowledge in the fields of fine art, social science and history.

Recent translation work includes:

* Chapters 2 and 3 of a book of academic commentaries on Gaston Fébus' 14th century illuminated book le Livre de la Chasse, published by Moliero Edition;
* Commercial and residential property reports and contract documents: this is still my major specialist area of work;

* IT
systems support services agreement between two major multinational companies;

* C
ollaboration contract between a multinational company and a university;

* E
ngineering consultancy tender (strategic financial planning for the water supply and sanitation sector in Burkina Faso);

* F
ramework Agreement – for recruitment services from agencies;

* P
ersonnel information sheet re French data protection law;

* Product launch brochure for corporate partners, plus my advice on product naming;

* EU
, international relations, climate change;

* EU
, international relations, economics.

I am a member of the Solidarités group doing pro bono work for overseas aid and development agencies.

I can also offer OCR processing of pdf and scanned documents into editable format. Rates shown are for reference purposes and subject to negotiation for specific projects.

A selection of client comments: "Accurate, well-written translation of a challenging text."
"timely and accurate"
"professional, fast and conceptually accurate"
"excellent translator"

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 9106
PRO-level pts: 8141


Top languages (PRO)
French to English6303
English1068
English to French770
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering2551
Other1513
Law/Patents1258
Bus/Financial1067
Art/Literary537
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Construction / Civil Engineering1002
Law (general)662
Law: Contract(s)445
Business/Commerce (general)398
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters352
Real Estate295
Finance (general)193
Pts in 87 more flds >

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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects14
With client feedback5
Corroborated5
100% positive (5 entries)
positive5
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Translation12
Interpreting2
Language pairs
French to English13
Specialty fields
Law: Contract(s)7
Real Estate3
Human Resources3
Finance (general)2
Journalism1
Advertising / Public Relations1
Business/Commerce (general)1
Construction / Civil Engineering1
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting1
Other fields
Insurance1
Ships, Sailing, Maritime1
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Sep 20, 2021



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