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| Title: | LX - Translation into Hungarian and Serbo-Croat |
| Posted by: | S. Bercsenyi |
| Location: | Eger, |
| Date: | February 22, 2006 |
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Details: Freelance translator / Proof-reader / Subtitler for the following language combinations: - English – Hungarian - English - Serbo-Croat (Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Montenegrin) - Under special, carefully assessed circumstances translation offers from Hungarian and/or Serbo-Croat into English also considered Education (in chronological order) • Degree in Geography; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Geography, Yugoslavia, 1992. • Certificates of Achievement in Computing and Computer Programming, SEETEC Hockley, UK, 1995-96. • Certificate in Teaching English, Trinity College London (TESOL), UK, 1998. • Proof-reader training by Chapterhouse, Exeter, UK, 1998. Subjects of expertise (as studied at University) - Biogeography - Cartography - Climatology & Meteorology - Economic Geography - Environment Protection - Ethnology - Geology - Geomorphology - History - Hydrology - Population Geography - Regional Geography - Space (Urban) Planning - Tourism - Urban Geography - World's regions Fields of specialisation (in alphabetical order): Advertising & Marketing Business & Finance Communication / Press releases Corporate / Commercial Gastronomy (Food & Cookery) Geography (Earth Sciences, Geology, Environment) Information Technology / Web International relations Trade (export-import manuals, contracts, tenders) Travel & Tourism, etc. Relevant Memberships: - Member of ITIA (Irish Translators' and Interpreters' Association); - International Member of NGS (National Geographic Society). Skills & Abilities & Competence: Translation work: over 10 years experience as freelance translator, from English into Hungarian and/or Serbo-Croat (sometimes referred to as Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian or Montenegrin separately); A thorough knowledge of the region (former Yugoslavia, Hungary, Central Europe) in terms of its geography, economy, peoples, mentality, the languages referred to and much more; Computer literacy and competence using various software, including TM (see above); Designed and published own web site. (Freelance translation experience examples and references available upon request.) Work experience other than freelance translation: Teaching: Economic, Physical and Human Geography for Secondary and Grammar School students. Private tuition to students wishing to learn or improve their English. Corporate Telesales: research and study of market (business & finance & economic) information, and negotiation with corporate executives and decision makers. Catering: within a restaurant team, observing customer satisfaction, hygiene and cleanliness standards. Motto: To genuinely understand a country, its language, culture and mentality, you need to be part of it. |
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