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Member since Jan '12

Working languages:
English to French
Spanish to French

Availability today:
Partially available

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Xavier84

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Local time: 20:49 BST (GMT+1)

Native in: French Native in French
Willingness to Work Again info
1 Positive entry

Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Transcription, Desktop publishing, Project management, Vendor management
Expertise
Specializes in:
Advertising / Public RelationsCinema, Film, TV, Drama
Marketing / Market ResearchMedia / Multimedia
MusicSports / Fitness / Recreation
Textiles / Clothing / FashionTourism & Travel

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 44, Questions answered: 30
Payment method accepted Wire transfer, Check
Translation education Master's degree - CFTTR - Université Rennes 2
Experience Years of translation experience: 5. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2010. Became a member: Jan 2012.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to French (Chartered Institute of Linguists)
Memberships IOL
Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Idiom, Indesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS
Professional practices Xavier84 endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
About me
Bonjour,

I am a London-based French native with extensive experience in translation for the advertising, marketing, PR and media sectors.
I specialise in crafting French translations that are not only accurate but also engage their audience to have the same impact as the original.

Strengths:
I combine a perfect command of English with solid writing skills in my native language and have a very good understanding of both French and British (as well as American) cultures.
My approach is to always take the time to understand my client's business and their audience. I am used to working with a creative brief and know when to move away from the original without ever losing sight of the objectives of the piece I'm adapting.
With a solid background in a prominent editorial role, I have the utmost attention to detail and the highest standards when it comes to spelling and grammar.

Experience:
Before I decided to take the plunge and become a freelancer, I worked in a transcreation agency as an account manager and French language lead for over five years - my portfolio of clients included some of the UK's top ad agencies and blue-chip brands across a wide spectrum of sectors (Nike, Foot Locker, Nokia, SanDisk, Knorr, Star Alliance to name a few).
I have experience working across virtually all types of media (print ads, posters, TV scripts, web copy, online banners, pay per click ads, magazines, advertorials, brochures, press releases). I am especially at home with the digital medium and its various facets and challenges (SEO, pay per click advertising, social media, etc.).

The sectors I am most familiar with are clothing and sportswear, tech products, gaming, travel/tourism, food and drink, music and media/entertainment.

Don't hesitate to contact me for more information on my services or for work samples.
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: 44
(All PRO level)


Language (PRO)
English to French44
Top general fields (PRO)
Marketing16
Other16
Tech/Engineering4
Art/Literary4
Bus/Financial4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Business/Commerce (general)12
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama8
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting4
Automotive / Cars & Trucks4
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters4
Human Resources4
Marketing / Market Research4
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Keywords: transcreation, marketing, advertising, french, english, spanish, cultural consultation, cross-cultural communication, multilingual communication, digital, casual gaming, SEO, PPC


Profile last updated
May 26



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