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  Arabic to English
  French to English
  Spanish to English
  Catalan to English
  English to French
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Specializes in:
Computers: Hardware
Computers: Software
IT (Information Technology)
Internet, e-Commerce
Law (general)
Marketing / Market Research
Music
SAP
Computers (general)

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Microsoft Excel
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ProZ.com Member Michael McCain
Spain
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Specialization / Background

  • Excellent Arabic, Spanish, French and Catalan-to-English technical, commercial and legal
    translations, including contracts, computer manuals, SAP materials, and web
    site localization.

  • Certified SDL Trados Studio user (click here for credentials)

  • High-tech experience in Silicon Valley.
  • Expert in TM, CAT tools, and terminology mgmt. technologies.

  • Available for on-site projects in most locations.

  • Proofreading and copy editing experience for English newspaper.

  • References and job samples available.



NEWS

  • Currently enrolled in the 2010 DipTrans preparation course.

  • Attended the Tradulinguas conference on technical translation in Lisbon (28-29 May 2010).

  • I now offer English into French translation in cooperation with my spouse, a native French speaker specialized in education and psychology.



LATEST PROJECTS

Arabic to English:
Recent work: proceedings from high-profile international legal case taking place in London; marketing surveys, contracts, medical forms, 50,000-word electronics manual; translations of Summary Records for UNESCO's Executive Board; back translations for LOGOS Group; familiar with multiple Arabic dialects. Zero involvement in Iraq war.

French to English:
Recent work: contract for European telecom; culinary software for one of world's largest video game companies. interface for cool iPhone game. Corporate presentation on sustainable development. Video game interface translations for several agencies. Ongoing FR-EN assignment for Rhodia Services FRANCE (over 200,000 words); ongoing translations for agencies based in Ireland, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and the US - projects include engineering manuals, software manuals, video game interfaces, business documents, legal contracts, CVs/resumes, Web sites, film scripts.

Spanish to English:
Recently work: handbook on flood hazard mapping for the Spanish Geological Survey (Ministry of Science and Innovation), product labels for Spanish manufacturer. Tender documents for PEMEX. Legal contracts, video game interfaces & ongoing technical, business, and legal translations for US and European companies.

Catalan to English:
Recently work: artist biographies for Cap Roig festival, restaurant reviews, menus, recipes, university admin documents, marketing materials, product labels/instructions.

Advanced language studies in Spain, France, Venezuela, Egypt, and the U.S..

After two years at a Web localization firm in San Francisco, I moved to Paris to study translation at the Sorbonne University and work as a freelance translator. My clients are companies based in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. I am now registered as a freelance translator in Spain.

See also:
My website: Mccainlanguages.com

My membership profiles at:
The American Translators Association
The Austin Area Translators & Interpreters Association
Long-term collaboration preferred.



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Rates:
  Min/target per word Min/target per hour
-2 0.08/0.12 EUR 30.00/35.00 EUR
-2 0.08/0.12 EUR 30.00/35.00 EUR
-2 0.08/0.16 EUR 30.00/45.00 EUR
-2 0.08/0.12 EUR 30.00/35.00 EUR
-2 0.00/0.00 0.00/0.00


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Experience

Degree: BA
School: Sorbonne - Paris IV and Texas A&M University
Years experience: 7
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Total pts earned: 196
PRO-level pts: 180

Top languages (PRO)
French to English102
Arabic to English40
Spanish to English24
Catalan to English14
Top general fields (PRO)
Other58
Tech/Engineering44
Bus/Financial19
Marketing19
Art/Literary16
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Top specific fields (PRO)
IT (Information Technology)24
Marketing / Market Research19
Other8
Business/Commerce (general)8
Religion8
Finance (general)8
Law (general)8
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  Arabic to English
(Arab Translators Network - Arab Professional Translators Society confirmed)


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