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Working languages:
Dutch to English


Jennifer Barnett
cultural heritage specialist

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right word in the right style with the right tone
 Freelancer
Services  Translation, Editing/proofreading, Transcription
Expertise
Specializes in:
Art, Arts & Crafts, PaintingTextiles / Clothing / Fashion
AnthropologyArchaeology
Rates
Dutch to English - Rates: 0.15 - 0.18 EUR per word / 25 - 35 EUR per hour
KudoZ activity   Questions answered: 12, Questions asked: 0 Easy / 0 PRO, PRO-level points: 11
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Glossaries architecture, art, general
Translation education OTHER-Diploma of Teaching (English), Adelaide Teachers College
Experience Years of translation experience: 1. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2008.
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Other (Pages (Mac)), Powerpoint
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About me

My first career was as an English teacher and I have always loved to read and write. After twenty odd years as a textile conservator and tutor/trainer, a sea change returns me to language as a main occupation. My interests are ridiculously broad but the common thread is cultural heritage, from cooking and agriculture to art, decorative arts and architecture. I also have a broad experience of study, work and life. Through my teaching I have gained much experience in academic and technical texts. I can not only be intuitive and imaginative but also accurate and technical. My reading comprehension is very good. Translation fits nicely.

Since about 1997, after 10 years in the Netherlands, translation projects have been coming my way as there is so little specialization in the cultural heritage field amongst translators. At first I felt somewhat guilty about not being a 'professional' translator but after reading a book on the subject, and finding nothing surprising, I realised that the conservators' code of ethics and practice offers pretty much the same guidelines: e.g., respect for the original, knowing your limitations etc..

Having worked in institutions, served on executive committees and successfully run my own business, my work approach is businesslike and flexible. Although I cannot claim to be able to work very fast or for 18 hours a day anymore, I really enjoy a challenge as far as content goes: bring on the difficult, tricky, weird or quirky stuff!


PROJECTS

2008 various short projects; agency work

2007 Proof reading and editing of 80 English summaries translated from German for the 50th anniversary congress of the International Association of Book and Paper Conservators (IADA).

2007 Translation of two books published by the Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage (ICN): Fluffy Stuff: integrated control of mould in archives; Buggy Biz: integrated pest management in collections.

2005 Translation of articles in from Dutch to English on the occasion of the (International Committe of Museums-Conservation Committee) ICOM-CC triennial meeting in The Hague, special edition of Cr, Conservation in the Netherlands, 6, autumn, 2005

1999 - 2004 Translation of summaries of the Study Days of the Textile Commission of the Netherlands (historical textiles; history, techniques and conservation)


CLIENTS WILLING TO WORK WITH ME AGAIN

Birgit Reissland, Dutch Institute of Cultural heritage; Birgit.Reissland@icn.nl
Dr. Anna Buelow,The National Archives UK; Anna.Buelow@nationalarchives.gov.uk


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Total pts earned: 15
PRO-level pts: 11


Language (PRO)
Dutch to English11
Top general fields (PRO)
Other7
Art/Literary4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama4
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters4
Cooking / Culinary3

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Project History Summary
Total projects3
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Corroborated0
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Job type
Translation2
Proofreading/editing1
Language pairs
Dutch to English3
Specialty fields
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting3
Other fields
Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)2
Paper / Paper Manufacturing1
Keywords: museology, conservation, restoration, museum studies, art history, art techniques, academic, textile techniques, textile crafts, textile art, antique textiles, antique costume, fashion, archaeology, gardening, organic gardening, self sufficiency, alternative lifestyle, sustainability, cooking, recipes, menus, popular science, humour, general, vertaler, traductor