A specialist in Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure, Hotels & Event Management with years of bilingual work experience and a broad range of interest areas. 

I've worked bilingually (EN mother tongue and FR) for over 20 years in the corporate sector of the travel industry (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events) with clients from PR, marketing and a wide range of businesses for example Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Finance, Law and e-commerce.

I would routinely be  speaking, writing and translating in a business context for exacting clients with significant budgets.  Particular strengths are in clear, effective communication and creative proposal writing.

Event management and language work both require attention to detail. I am a natural error-spotter and have some experience proofreading texts and improving visual presentations.

I am experienced in the demands and work flows of the service sector but also in the education environment.  I spent 6 years working & volunteering in Primary Education (age 4-11), training as a classroom assistant, delivering French lessons and gardening sessions to all age groups and - at the local authority administration end - being a school governor.

So my experience is lengthy and I like to continue acquiring skills and knowledge whilst helping others advance their own.   Interests include the visual arts, yoga, cycling and calligraphy so I would welcome translation work in these subject areas.

BA (Hons) French and European Studies;  Diploma in Translation (FR-EN) from the Institue of Linguists (Merit)