David M.
Translator from French and Spanish into English, native speaker from Canada
I am currently working as a freelance translator from French to English and from Spanish to English including proofreading, editing and copy-editing. In addition, English-only projects interest me, especially proofreading, editing and general quality assessment of texts.
English is my mother tongue, and I have an excellent command of French and Spanish.
My qualifications include a BA Honours degree in French to English Translation and a Certificate in Spanish to English Translation. In addition, I have a BA Honours degree in French and Spanish.
Tools and certifications
In terms of technology, I have a working knowledge of the 2015 and 2017 versions of SDL Trados Studio. Indeed, I own the 2017 version as well as the 2015 version of MultiTerm. I am also certified in machine translation post-editing (MT post-editing) by SDL.
Professional freelance translator from French to English and Spanish
I have experience as a freelance professional translator from French to English and from Spanish and French to Canadian and American English on a freelance basis.
Dates of employment: May 2018 – present
Location: : Markham, Ontario
- I love providing professional translation services as a whole, but also proofreading, rewriting, editing and localization
- MT post-editing: SDL certification in MT post-editing
- Text types include general, business and legal
CIBC
Financial services representative
Company name: CIBC
Dates of employment: Jan. 2016 – May 2018
Length of employment: 2 years and 5 months
Location: Toronto, ON
- I love being actively connected with clients to recommend banking products and service options based on their financial needs and life goals
- Knowledgeable of products and services for customers while seeking an exceptional customer experience during all interactions … Read more
Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN)
Research Assistant
Company name: Canadian Business Research Ethics Network (CBERN)
Dates of employment: September 2013 – June 2014
Length of employment: 10 months
Location: : Toronto, ON
- Help promote and increase awareness of current research and trends in business ethics by analyzing and synthesizing articles to create concise, summarized snapshots targeted to a wide range of readers
Student Services, University of York, Glendon College
Company name: Student Services Profile, York University, Glendon College
Total duration: 1 year and 1 month
Communications Charge Assistant
Dates of employment: May 2013 – September 2013
Length of employment: 5 months
Location: Toronto, ON
- Prepared, proofread, updated and translated (French to English and vice versa) a variety of student documents
- I facilitated, organized and helped implement various student-oriented initiatives (orientation, peer mentoring, student life)
Position: Student Organisation Coordinator
Dates of employment: September 2012 to April 2013
Length of employment: 8 months
Location: : Toronto, ON
- I attended and coordinated events and activities, such as orientation and various social and leadership development meetings
- Managed all club communications (email, social media) and finances
- Ran an information kiosk that directed people to services and promoted events