Maria David
Translator
& Voice Over Artist
18 Goldfield Street Patchogue, NY 11772 mariadavid264@gmail.com
PROFILE
Born 1962, in Germany
Multilingual; lived in USA, France, Australia, Spain and Denmark.
Multi discipline;
Masters, B.Sc, MA
Full-time, professional voice over artist and translator
since 1995.
Native Languages : Dutch, German
EDUCATION
Further
education Business English with official IHK degree. 2003 - 2006
Moderator training for
ABC (Practical Languages). 2002 - 2004
Dutch Course
from UCL CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES & INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (CLIE) 2000 - 2002
Shorthand
Dutch Diploma (PT). 1997 – 1998
Professional
Certificate in ICT (information and communication technology). 1995 – 1996
Education industrial
clerk additional qualification English in Friedrichshafen 1991 -1994
European
Masters in Conference Interpreting (Dutch, English, French) Copenhagen Business
School, Denmark 1990.
Master of
Arts, Media and Communication, University of Göttingen 1987.
University of Seville, Spain, Undergraduate Studies,
1982-1985
University Stendahl Grenoble,
France, Undergraduate Studies, 1981-1984
EXPERIENCE
Translator – Voice over
Artist 1980 - present
Translation of
films and videos for Film Company 2005-2008
Proof-reading and translation of subtitles.
Tour leader in the
Balkans, freelance. 2004-2007
Extensive touring in Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia with Danish
groups.
Export Manager B&S 2006 -
2008
Marketing and sales of finished product as well as brokering license and
special project deals for various record labels. Management of existing
customer base (mainly Europe) and gaining new clients in South America, Asia,
Australia and the Middle East. Working with wholesalers, distributors,
retailers and marketing / advertising companies. Participation at Music.
Industry trade fairs. Dealing with all issues involving export (liaising with
freight forwarders, issuing necessary documents and paperwork), all matters
concerning customer service and financial aspects (insurance cover, payment
terms). Translating marketing and legal material English/German and
Dutch/English.
Producer 2000-2004
Produced films (in
English). Film School New York.
Research The Danish Ministry of Fisheries.
Assistant, 1997-2000
Wrote complex
manuals for technical staff, translated into English.
Manager, Café Franz, Jena,
Germany
1992 - 1995
Day to day running of the business,
including opening and closing the premise as well as cashing up, preparing and
serving food and beverages, ordering supplies and handling staff of six.
Medical Secretary 1987 – 1992
Medical Secretary, Urology Department, Groot Ziekengasthuis,
Den Bosch, Netherlands (FT).
Dutch Women's Army (MILVA) :
1984 - 1987
2 years as a telex-operator, followed by 4
years as personnel officer after promotion to Sergeant (FT).
PT Lecturer German, Dutch and EFL (English as a Foreign Language): 2000 - 2005
Lecturer German, Dutch and EFL (English as a
Foreign Language) and ESOL at Hull College, Queens Gardens, Hull.
Courses taught:
Beginners and GCSE German; A-level German; BTEC
German; A-level General Studies German; Intro to German; St. Martin's German
Level-1; RSA-CBLC German; New AS-level and A2; German Institute of Linguistics
German Diploma; Holiday Dutch; GCSE Dutch (open learning). From September 2001,
I also taught EFL (English as a foreign language) and ESOL courses (Cambridge
certificate; PET etc.)I provided foreign language introduction (Dutch and
German) courses for the Board of Widening Participation within Hull College
(accredited by the Open College Network).From September 2003, I work partly for
the Skills for Life Unit, delivering ESOL and New Deal courses. As well as
working at Hull College itself, I also did work for the college at local
companies, teaching at different levels at Reckitt & Colman (now
Benckiser), Swift Caravans, Cardoon and British Aerospace. Tutor Open Learning
students (GCSE Dutch and German).
Consultant Lecturer (English - Dutch - German) to private individuals
2000 – till present
Companies (Cargill UK; Shipping Goole; Advanced
Data Systems, Hull; P& O Ferries; BSN Medical; Conoco Philips; BP).
Free-lance translator and interpreter (amongst
others for: Acetous, Language Business, Jacksons solicitors, Myer Wolff
solicitors, John Robinson & co. solicitors, L. Hossner, Sefrex, P&O
North Sea Ferries, Goss chalks Solicitors and private individuals)
Proof-reader (amongst others for: ABC
examination board, Sefrex, Proctor and Gamble).
I am registered with CILT and RLN Yorkshire
Humber as a business language trainer for Dutch, English as a foreign language
and German.
Clientele:
Opel/GM
– car manufacturer
Caterpillar
- cat machines & engines
The
Austrian Tourist Federation
Rolex
- the leading name in luxury
watches
Electrolux
- world leading producer of appliances
for kitchen and cleaning
Nilfisk
- world leading manufacturer of
professional cleaning equipment
Sony –
consumer electronics
Tack
International – business training
specialist
Matsui –
consumer electronics
Renault
– car manufacturer
Harman
Becker – leading-edge infotainment
Bosch – leading manufacturer of electric tools
Lundbeck
– leading Pharmaceutical Corporation
SHL – global HR training
Merck – pharmaceutical company
IKEA - Scandinavian modern style furniture and
accessories
LVMH - produces and markets internationally
champagnes and wines
Mazda - car manufacturer
Royal
Unibrew - largest beer exporter in
Scandinavia
Fanta - soft drink
Jaguar -
car manufacturer
Royal
Yachting Association - training schemes for powered and sailing craft
Royal
Canin - health nutrition for dog and cat
Kudos - data collection, data analysis and advisory
services internationally
AGCO - one of the world's largest manufacturers of
agricultural equipment
Dell - laptops, desktops,
monitors
Staples - offers a variety
of supplies, furniture and computer technology
Hyundai/Kia Motors -
car manufacturer
Genworth - insurance products
and financial management services
Furuno - cutting-edge,
innovative marine and GPS products
Astra Zeneca - one of the world's
leading pharmaceutical companies
European Parliament
- translation of sessions, negotiations
etc.
Eli Lilly and
company - leading, innovation-driven
pharmaceutical corporation
Hasbro -one of the largest
toy makers in the world
Telia - telecommunications
provider in the Nordic and Baltic countries
Nivea - the world’s
biggest personal care brand
Nortel - leader in
delivering communications capabilities
Apple Macintosh
– computer manufacturer
AIG - insurance products
and services
GE Capital - provides leasing,
lending and access to capital
solutions
Tellabs - global supplier to
the dynamic telecommunications industry
Mercedes Benz – car manufacturer
Canon- consumer electronics
Chevrolet- automobiles
Hewlett Packard -printers, laptops,
computers, digital cameras, servers, storage
Mitsubushi Motors – car
manufacturer
LRN – governance, ethics and compliance
applications
The
Ethnic Council for Minorities - public
institution
Arla
Foods - northern Europe's largest dairy manufacturers
Uncle
Ben’s – rice
Sennheiser
– worldwide manufacturer of audio
equipment
Cuisinart—manufacturer of kitchen accessories and
appliances
Pioneersurgical
– surgical technology
Michelin
- car tire maker
Egmont
– the leading provider of entertainment
in Scandinavia
Danske Bank - the largest bank in Denmark
Microsoft
- software
Europêche - the association of fishing enterprises in
the E.U.
Ford –
motor company
Nespresso
– the Art of Espresso
Dako –
a World Leader in Cancer
Diagnostics
European
Union – Directorate General Comm. website
Axcel-
venture capital fund
Verver
Export – supplier of bulbs worldwide
I have translated + 2,000.0000 words and have over 25 years
full-time, professional experience.
Subject areas include:
Marketing
Public relations
Business
Press tours
Medical
Branding
Food and beverages
Consumer electronics
Energy
European Union
Tourism
Environment and ecology
Gastronomy
Automotive
Finance
IT
Localization
LANGUAGES
Dutch, German (native) A
French (fluent) B
Spanish, Swedish (nearly fluent) C
CITIZENSHIP
Germany
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
High command of the Internet
High command of Microsoft Office Products
TRANSLATION TOOLS
Trados Studio 2009
Transit
SDLX, Multiterm
Wordfast
Passolo
Expertise