I am able to translate a wide range of documents from English to Turkish - technical manuals, booklets, notices, commercial and personal correspondence.

In addition to translating I am also able to offer Proofreading of English to Turkish and also from Turkish to English.

I possess a number of skills relevant to translation work as follows:

* A natural proficiency in Turkish plus an extensive knowledge of English gained over 20 years of use and study.

* A current cultural, political and social understanding of Turkey gained from regular extended visits and by maintaining business and social contacts.

* Dual language keyboards for translations using Wordfast and Microsoft Word.

* Extensive personal library of Turkish Medical, Technical, Legal, Business and general dictionaries. Also Oxford English Dictionary and Thesaurus.

* The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

I am a professional freelance translator based in England and am also Director of Turkish Cottage Translations Limited.

I have a Diploma in English and Computer Studies from Istanbul Teknik University and am an Associate Member of North West Translators Network.

I have several years business experience in Public Relations and Communications for a large shipping company in Istanbul using English and Turkish. I have lived in England for 15 years.