- I am an experienced dual national (British and French) freelance translator, native language: English. I speak, read and write English, French and Dutch on a daily basis.

- I work from French / Dutch / German / Spanish into English.

- BSc. Hons. Chemistry with German and Regional Studies (Combined Honours), from the University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom.

- More than 30 years professional translating experience, including:

• 5 years as a freelance technical and scientific translator in France, during which time I was also a Sworn Translator to the Courts of Appeal in Besançon and in Dijon.

• 25+ years working in intergovernmental international legal organisations in the Netherlands.

- Extensive experience in translation, revision, proof-reading and editing of specialist legal, scientific and technical texts, as well as administrative and commercial documents:

• international law, criminal law, family law, human rights law, law (general), police & fire reports;

• mechanics, mechanical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, biology, genetics, medical reports & certificates, medical imaging, nuclear science, electronics;

• administration, diplomas, certificates, passports, CVs;

• patents, trademarks, e-commerce, marketing, advertising, websites, press articles.

- Collaboration with translator colleagues, both "in-house" and freelance, for management of large-scale or long-term projects.

- Associate of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting (United Kingdom).

- Proven ability to move among and adapt easily to a wide range of translating fields and contexts.

- Fast, accurate work, with high attention to detail and respect for deadlines.