Working languages:
German to English
English (monolingual)
French to English

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Francesca Gatenby MA MITI
Discreet | Meticulous | ISO-qualified

United Kingdom
Local time: 15:01 GMT (GMT+0)

Native in: English Native in English
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
Data security Created by Evelio Clavel-Rosales This person has a SecurePRO™ card. Because this person is not a ProZ.com Plus subscriber, to view his or her SecurePRO™ card you must be a ProZ.com Business member or Plus subscriber.
Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Copywriting, Transcreation, Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
Art, Arts & Crafts, PaintingInternet, e-Commerce
MarketingTourism & Travel
Business/Commerce (general)Advertising / Public Relations
Textiles / Clothing / FashionRetail
Cosmetics, Beauty

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 8, Questions answered: 5, Questions asked: 1
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer
Translation education Master's degree - University of Leeds
Experience Years of experience: 15. Registered at ProZ.com: Aug 2009.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials German to English (Cambridge University (Lang. Degrees))
French to English (Cambridge University (Lang. Degrees))
German to English (University of Leeds)
French to English (University of Leeds)
Memberships ITI
Software Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio

CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional practices Francesca Gatenby MA MITI endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio

Think of me as an extension of your marketing team: I take care of your copy, leaving you free to focus on what YOU do best.


My work is all about communication – from two different angles.


🔹 Giving you an international voice 🔹


As a commercial translator, I work with clients in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors, turning your marketing materials from French or German into impactful English that does *exactly* what you need it to.


Whether you want to persuade, inform, educate or wow your audience, I make sure your high-stakes comms are on-brand and distinctive – helping you meet your business objectives with the minimum of fuss.


Transcreation^, translation, localisation, I cover it all. I'm one of the few translators qualified to global quality standard ISO 17100:2015. I'm also a Qualified Member of the UK's Institute of Translation and Interpreting – reassurance for you that you have an expert on your side when it counts.


What's more, with a background in marketing and advertising, I understand the need for speed.


(^Transcreator = translator, copywriter and consultant all squished into one delightful package. Language magic at its best.)




🔹Strategically aligned comms🔹


You need something strategic, effective and risk-checked, but haven't got time to write it yourself. Sound familiar?


I can help.


Depending on your requirements, I can


✅ create original content from scratch


✅ adapt or update existing content


✅ review finalised copy to check (a) it is strategically aligned with your brand values/objectives and (b) it will resonate with your target audience


✅ locate and correct those pesky typos that so easily slip in, even when you've read your words a thousand times over


And it goes without saying that **anything you send me will be kept strictly confidential**. Guaranteed.


To find out what people say about working with me, see my Recommendations.


If you have a question or a potential project in mind, why not email me and let's discuss your goals.




. . .


Keen to know more?


​Aside from my job – which I absolutely love – I'm a huge fan of hilly, sweat-inducing trail running. Living in beautiful Yorkshire, I'm often off running through woods, fields and across the moors. Too hot to run? Then I'll escape to my egg chair with a good book...


Voluntary work: I sit on the Yorkshire Translators & Interpreters committee and also volunteer with a local gardening charity.

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: 8
(All PRO level)


Language (PRO)
French to English8
Top general fields (PRO)
Marketing4
Other4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Cooking / Culinary4
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters4

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Profile last updated
Sep 14



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