Certified Pro Translator in accordance with EN 15038, the European Quality Standard for Translation Service Providers.

What the customer says goes, and it goes like this.
“I have just finished reading the GT brochure text, and it is first rate, even the payoffs is brilliant.
The most impressive text I have read since being in Italy. Great work mate!”
(Maserati Italia Marketing Manager)

Thanks for taking the time to drop by.
If you've got a document in Italian that you want in English, or something in English that needs a read, feel free to Contact Me so we can discuss the project!

I'm a professional English mother tongue translator, specialised in Italian to English translations in the technical field, with ongoing experience in business and economics. Recently I’ve also been working in alternative energy, with projects on geothermal energy, wind power, solar power, biofuel, and I have even installed my own photovoltaic system. I also have considerable experience in the automotive sector. Clients tend to contact me for jobs that require a “way with words” rather than a rendition “word for word”.

Here’s what some of my other clients have to say: Willingness to Work Again

For more information: http://italian-english-translation.my.proz.com

My areas of specialization and interest:
· Renewable energy
· Photovoltaic systems
· Geothermal energy
· Wind power
· Solar power
· Biofuel
· Environment
· Automotive
· Technical
· Marketing
· Business
· Sports
· Music

Other fields of work/experience
· Construction
. Screenplays
· Archaeology
· Architecture
. Copywriting
· E-commerce
· Informatics
· Literature
· Contracts
· Tourism
· Finance
· Fashion
· Patents
· Medical
· History
· Law
· Art

I’ve been using Cat tools since SDLX - now working with Trados Studio 2011, 2007 & TagEditor on a daily basis.


Quote of the month:
From a brochure of a car rental firm in Tokyo:
"When passengers of foot heave in sight, tootle the horn. Trumpet him melodiously at first, but if he still obstacles your passage, then tootle him with vigor."

Pic of the month:
Vid of the month

Where I've been:
In my time I’ve worked for: Peanuts, the Devil, The Simpsons and other comic book heroes, Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai, President Yassir Arafat, World Cup skier Bode Miller, World Champion cyclist Mario Cipollini, the Turin Winter Olympic Games, the Sydney Olympic Games, Formula racing driver Andrea Pellizzato, Oliviero Toscani and Ra-re for Homofobicus, Michiko Koshino, the artist responsible for the weird and wonderful sculptures of Gardaland - Stefano Bombardieri, WWF Italia, fashion icons such as Byblos, Versace, Trussardi, Fila/Ciesse, Mandarina Duck, Max Mara/Marina Rinaldi, Motociclismo Magazine, Pininfarina, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, SAAB, Mercedes Benz, VW, Abarth, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Pirelli, Fiat, TATA MOTORS, JCB, New Holland, Trevi, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Doctor Costa’s Mobile Clinic, Teuco, Jean-Léonard Touadi, Eni, Marazzi, the Lord Mayor of Peterborough, the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, the House of Savoy, FRI-EL Green Power S.p.a., the Italian Post Office, Andreé Putman, Pink Sugar, the Duathlon European Championship, Marconi, Ericsson, Airplanes Magazine, Panasonic, Zero Assoluto, the Tuscany Film Commission, ABC Caffè, Fulvio Bernasconi, La Repubblica, Rupert Murdoch, Carlo Ripa di Meana, Trenitalia, Telecom, Comer, Toschi, the Waldorf Hotel, the British Consulate of New York, the Grand Hotel of Rimini, the Genoa Sheraton, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Victoria, the Italian Railways, the Financial Police, DeLonghi, Nilfisk, Rolex, SIAE, ABB, ISVAP, Barilla, TELE+ Pay TV, Unicredit Banca, Index, Vinavil, Mapei, Alpitour, Pastarito, Meniconi, Marzocchi, Tamoil, Aquascooter, Autovelox, Villeroy & Boch, Mascalzone Latino, the Davis Cup, Hearts FC, Marcello Lippi, the Director General of the Italian National Institute for Foreign Trade, municipal authorities and museums, No-profit organisations, provincial and regional authorities, Bologna University and the Bocconi University of Milan. Linguistic/sports collaborator with Loose Boards and Slingshot Kiteboarding. I translated the screenplay for “Off the ropes” (Fuori Dalle Corde) by Fulvio Bernasconi - nominated for best film at the 2008 Swiss Cinema Festival. For a few years I worked as a journalist and part of the editorial staff for the music/cultural magazine Riviera Beat, and I still love writing with a passion. I have also worked as an interpreter at Rimini Trade Fair, for international journalists, and the Marco Pantani Foundation. In 2008 I was short-listed by Robert Half (Turin) as Director of the Fiat Group’s languages dept.

AITI associate

Where I'm coming from:
My grandfather made his name during the Second World War making rubber boats for the commandos with Bostik. My grandmother taught me everything I know about tennis, and other noble sports. My father was chief engineer in the Royal Navy, part of the team that commissioned the first Polaris subs. He moved on to become chief nuclear safeguards engineer at Hunterston power station, and finally specialised in Quality Assurance. He taught me a lot about many things. My mother was a stage actress, and I'm sure she's responsible for my passion for music, art, and writing.

I was born in England in 1965 and brought up on Treasure Island with swashbuckling pirates, hobbits, and sci-fi. I went to school, played rugby, chased girls and did all the usual things young boys do, including some that didn't go down too well with the powers that be. After moving to London I worked in the music business, then as a photographer, before marrying my beautiful Italian wife and moving to "il bel paese" where we opened a beach bar and had 3 beautiful babies, who are strapping young girls now. I worked as an English teacher at the International Forum Languages School of Forli before starting my career as a full-time professional translator 7 years ago.

Where I'm at:
I'm currently working as a full-time professional translator.
I enjoy my work and take pride in providing a quality service, meeting deadlines and giving feedback in a healthy, 2-way relationship with the client that has often become a friendship. I prefer not to accept jobs with deadlines that are unrealistic, as the quality of the translation and delivery on time are essential.

Apart from my family and work, my passions are writing and kiting. You can find some of my writing on the Personal Page of this profile or at the links below. If you want to come kitesurfing, just hit the beach next time it's blowin' up a storm and say, "Hi!"

I also love messing around with classic bikes and cars, especially if they’ve got Triumph written on them it seems. After restoring a 1970 Triumph Bonneville a few years ago, I’m currently restoring a 1966 Triumph Spitfire MkII to her original glory. Here’s a few pics.





Visits since 21/10/2005




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