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Member since May '04

Working languages:
German to English
English to German

Christine Lam
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Native in: German Native in German
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About me
*Medical/Pharmaceutical
*Tech/Engineering
*Insurance
*Automotive
*Patents


Specializing in scientific, medical + technical translations Qualifications

* Certified DE<>EN translator, University of Toronto, Canada
* 21 years experience in translating and proofreading documents in English and German.
* 5 years experience in a medical R&D institute, solid knowledge of the medical terminology.
* Fully bilingual in German and English
* Advanced Microsoft Office Applications and proficiency in PC keyboarding, Trados.


Education

* University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Certified as German-English & English-German Translator
* Dr. Rischik Business and Commercial Schools, Berne, Switzerland
Received diploma for Business Administration/Executive Secretary.
* British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Berne, Switzerland
Received Certificate
* Advanced MS-office Data Processing and Application Courses, Ontario, Canada
Received Certificates


Work experience

Experienced full-time freelance translator, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
1989 - Present.

Working for different high profile translation agencies and clients in Canada, the USA and Europe.


Major projects in various industries

* Medical industry, 5 years: University of Berne, Institute for Hygiene and Medical Microbiology, Berne, Switzerland
* Insurance/automotive industry, 3 years: Credit Valley Appraisal Service, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
* Electrical/mechanical industry, 18 months: Metropolitan Wire (Canada) Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
* IT industry, 1 year: Perle Systems Ltd. Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Total pts earned: 2799
PRO-level pts: 2613


Top languages (PRO)
German to English1775
English to German838
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering861
Medical495
Bus/Financial407
Other301
Law/Patents217
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Medical (general)294
Medical: Pharmaceuticals119
Finance (general)113
Mechanics / Mech Engineering109
Construction / Civil Engineering108
Law: Contract(s)108
Automotive / Cars & Trucks105
Pts in 74 more flds >

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Profile last updated
Sep 19, 2011



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