Working languages:
Spanish to English
English (monolingual)

Linda Kelly
A writer's flair in all translations

Spain
Local time: 20:08 WEST (GMT+1)

Native in: English 
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Transcription, Training
Expertise
Specializes in:
Advertising / Public RelationsCinema, Film, TV, Drama
Textiles / Clothing / FashionCooking / Culinary
Cosmetics, BeautyEducation / Pedagogy
Tourism & TravelSocial Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Food & DrinkJournalism

Rates

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 59, Questions answered: 23
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, Check
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 2
Experience Years of experience: 17. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2010.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, STAR Transit, Wordfast
CV/Resume English (PDF)
Professional practices Linda Kelly endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.1).
Bio
Qualified and experienced journalist and teacher with five years living and working within Spanish language and culture.

Translation Experience

Recent projects include:
Environmental Impact Study for a civil engineering project
Ongoing work for online reservations company
Powerpoint Training Course for construction workers
Impact study of Health Awareness Programme in Guatemala and Panama
Brochure for Olive Oil producer
Brochure for major insurance company

Background

Degree in Interdisciplinary Human Studies (psychology, sociology and philosophy) from the University of Bradford, UK.

Certificate in Newspaper Journalism from the National Council for the Training of Journalists, plus two years general newspaper reporting on provincial newspapers in the UK.

Eight years experience in advertising and PR agencies in the UK, responsible for writing ad copy and press releases in the following industries: food and drink, banking, household appliances, construction and real estate, automotive parts, paint and home decoration, tourism, local government, textiles and clothing, alternative therapies.

Post-graduate Certificate in Education (qualified teacher status), University of Nottingham plus eight years teaching English, English Literature and TEFL in schools in the UK and Spain.

Certificate in Spanish from the Escuela Oficial de Idiomas, Las Palmas.
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: 59
(All PRO level)


Top languages (PRO)
Spanish to English47
English8
English to Spanish4
Top general fields (PRO)
Other16
Tech/Engineering12
Social Sciences11
Art/Literary8
Marketing4
Pts in 2 more flds >
Top specific fields (PRO)
Human Resources4
Insurance4
Tourism & Travel4
Idioms / Maxims / Sayings4
Printing & Publishing4
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs4
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.4
Pts in 8 more flds >

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Keywords: spanish, english, español, inglés, journalist, periodista, translator, traductora, teacher, profesora


Profile last updated
Dec 12, 2013



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