Kelly O'Brien
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Translation and Localisation Services

> Native Language(s):
English (British).

> Target Language(s):
English (American) and English (British).

> Source Language(s):
English (American), French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, English (British), and Portuguese (Brazilian).

> Service Type(s):
Translation Services, Proofreading/copywriting, and Other.

> Specialization(s):
Advertisement/Marketing, Fashion/Clothing, Health and Beauty, History, Internet/Multimedia, Politics, and Social Sciences.

> Software:
Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office .

> Relevant Translation Experience:
2001 - 2004: Career background in marketing and publishing in the UK and for overseas markets in various industries.Translation and localisation of websites, magazines, catalogues and promotional materials.

Subjects:

Orthodontistry
Electronics
Marketing and website copy translation and localisation

2005 and 2006: Freelance translation work on an ad-hoc basis for local companies and individuals.

Living in Brazil Jan- July 2007: contracted to Brazilian business English services company for English teaching and translation services (Portuguese and Spanish to English).

Subjects:

Hydraulics and air conditioning
Telecommunications
Football news items for Brazilian sports website



> Education:
BA (Hons) Portuguese and Spanish, University of Leeds, 1999

A Levels Spanish, French and Theatre Studies, 1994
Sandown High School, Isle of Wight

GCSE A-C passes in nine subjects including English, Mathematics and Science, 1992-3
Sandown High School, Isle of Wight

> Additional Skills:
TEFL
Copywriting
Project management
Marketing consultancy

> Location:
Portsmouth, Southampton, London (United Kingdom)

 
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