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Member since Sep '03

Working languages:
Arabic to English
French to English
Spanish to English
Catalan to English

Michael McCain
Meticulous, honest and professional.

Barcelona, Cataluٌa, Spain
Local time: 23:51 CET (GMT+1)

Native in: English Native in English

User message
Have worked in Spain, France, USA, Egypt, and Lebanon
Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
AffiliationsBlue Board: McCain Language Services
Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, Post-editing, Transcription, Training, Desktop publishing, Project management, Vendor management, Sales, Operations management
Expertise
Specializes in:
IT (Information Technology)Religion
SAPComputers (general)
Computers: HardwareComputers: Software
Internet, e-CommerceMarketing / Market Research
Music

KudoZ activity Questions answered: 107, Questions asked: 11 Easy / 369 PRO, PRO-level points: 178
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1

Glossaries Michael's Glossary
Translation education BA-Sorbonne - Paris IV and Texas A&M University
Experience Years of translation experience: 7. Registered at ProZ.com: Oct 2000. Became a member: Sep 2003.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials Arabic to English (Arab Translators Network - Arab Professional Translators Society, verified)
Memberships ATA, AATIA, HITA
Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Fusion, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS, SDLX
Website http://www.mccainlanguages.com
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional practices Michael McCain endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
About me

NOTE TO TRANSLATORS:
IF YOU ARE BASED IN BARCELONA AND WANT TO SHARE AN OFFICE SPACE IN GRÀCIA, CONTACT ME.

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

  • 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.



LATEST PROJECTS

Arabic to English:
Currently translating: bilingual Arabic/English dictionary for internationally-known publisher; proceedings from high-profile international legal case taking place in London. Recently translated: 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:
Currently translating: contract for European telecom; Recently translated: 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 translated: 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 translated: 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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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: 194
PRO-level pts: 178


Top languages (PRO)
French to English102
Arabic to English40
Spanish to English24
Catalan to English12
Top general fields (PRO)
Other56
Tech/Engineering44
Bus/Financial19
Marketing19
Art/Literary16
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Top specific fields (PRO)
IT (Information Technology)24
Marketing / Market Research19
Finance (general)8
Law (general)8
Government / Politics8
Other8
Business/Commerce (general)8
Pts in 23 more flds >

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Oct 13