Member since Feb '05

Working languages:
English to French
French to English

Availability today:
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Beth Varley
Ingénieur-traducteur

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Local time: 01:34 GMT (GMT+0)

Native in: French Native in French, English Native in English

Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
ArchitectureConstruction / Civil Engineering
Environment & EcologyForestry / Wood / Timber

Rates
English to French - Rates: 0.07 - 0.09 GBP per word / 22 - 28 GBP per hour
French to English - Rates: 0.07 - 0.09 GBP per word / 22 - 28 GBP per hour
KudoZ activity Questions answered: 81, Questions asked: 0 Easy / 9 PRO, PRO-level points: 130
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 3

Translation education MA-OTHER
Experience Years of translation experience: 5. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2004. Became a member: Feb 2005.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Wordfast
About me

Freelance translator of English-French and French-English
Contact details:
Tel/fax: +44 (0)1865 727396
Mobile: +44 (0)7947 031949
E-mail: beth.varley@talktalk.net


My primary specialist subjects are: Forestry and timber industries:
Supported by my degree in timber technology (Diplôme d'ingénieur de l'Ecole supérieure du bois) and 6 years experience as a technical consultant and researcher for the timber, furniture and building industries, in France and the UK.

Other specialist working areas include: environment, construction, building industry, architecture.

Native languages: French and English.French and British dual nationality and culture. Born in France of British parents, raised and educated in France, I have been living and working in the UK since 1996.
Other languages: fluent Portuguese, but I do not translate to/from Portuguese. Working knowledge of Spanish and German.




Currently working as a freelance translator.

Examples of agency work:

• Tender documents for building and interior works
• Working documents on architectural projects
• Texts on passive reinforcing steel from a Swiss standard
• Environmental assessment report on dredging of the Thames
• Psychological texts on Myers-Briggs personality types
• Training manual on communications skills for sales staff
• Business start-up tool kit
• Tourist guide of Oxford, UK

Examples of direct client work:

• Tender documents for landscaping projects
• Research report and consultation documents on the conservation of migratory raptors for an environmental consultancy
• Research paper abstracts for a conservation publication
• Technical bulletins on timber drying for a timber kiln manufacturer
• Product specification and installation guidance sheets for thermal insulation products
• Documents on the development of multimedia products for visually impaired children for a French university
• Literary and journalistic texts on French regions for photo-illustrated books for a French publisher (10 published translations)

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 134
PRO-level pts: 130


Top languages (PRO)
English to French100
French to English30
Top general fields (PRO)
Other45
Tech/Engineering28
Science16
Bus/Financial15
Art/Literary12
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Construction / Civil Engineering28
Forestry / Wood / Timber19
Business/Commerce (general)13
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting12
Engineering (general)8
Tourism & Travel7
International Org/Dev/Coop6
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Keywords: translator, traducteur, forestry, forest products, wood, building industry, timber frame, timber drying, insulation, energy, conservation, sustainability, environment, social housing, timber properties, architecture, bâtiment, construction, maison à ossature bois, sylviculture, produits bois, propriétés du matériau bois, forêts, développement durable, ingénieur bois, environnement, écologie, logement social, isolants, énergie, bois énergie, séchage du bois

Profile last updated
Oct 30



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