| Translator's name: | maylis carpentier |
| Language pair: | English to French translator |
| Country of residence: | France |
| Activity: | Active since 2024 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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Professional Experience: From march 2016 to present: Juridical Assistant, Translator, General secretary, multi-skilled administrative position in a law firm – Bardhele Pagenberg 10 Bd Haussmann 75009 Paris. From 2008 to present: Co-manager of limited liability company LINGUASPIRIT (www.linguaspirit.com), a translation agency for all languages and all fields, she has over the years established her reputation by the quality and the professionalism of the services she provides. From 2002 to 2008: - Translations on a freelance basis for both public and private client bases (English and Spanish into French). [Fields: politics, international press, economics, finance, societies, literary, audio-visual media, information technology, legal, management, medical and social, printing material manufacturers, printing tools manuals for famous printing houses in Paris] 2002: - Commitment as interpreter from the Commission of Refugee Aid, Fontenay sous Bois. - Translations for the Legal Firm Gautier, Valcin, and Gaffinel (Paris 8th Arrondissement) from French into English and from English into French. - Translations for private individuals from English and Spanish into French. - English lessons for children (students aged 16-18) and adults. 2001: - Translation and Marketing Assistance work placement at Text Appeal in Paris's 10th Arrondissement (an agency for translation and the adaptation of international publicity campaigns). 2000: - Secretary for Legal Firm (Valcin, Gautier, Gaffinel, Paris, 8th Arrondissement). 1998: - Call centre operator (Téléperformance, Paris, 13th Arrondissement). 1999: - Bilingual receptionist for a number of diverse businesses (Dexia, Toyota Europe, Ladurée). Further information: - Driving Licence - A range of computer skills Hobbies: - Travelling, reading, movies, dancing, music (piano), drawing, and sculpture. Current projects: Associative work as part of an arts association (www.alter-nativa.net) The launch of a platform for charitable translation services for various non-government organisations and associations (Freespirit) Training and Qualifications: 2002/2003: Diploma of Higher Education (course: Langues et Civilisations Etrangères ("Foreign Languages and Cultures")) from the Sorbonne (Paris, 3rd Arrondissement), Paris. 2001/2002: - Graduated from the ISIT ("Institut Supérieur d’Interprétation et de Traduction" (Higher Insitute of Interpretation and Translation), Paris) English/Spanish, course: International Business. 2001/2002: - Diploma in Spanish Commerce from the Franco-Spanish Chamber of Commerce 2001/2002: - Diploma in Business English from the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Grade: Distinction) 2000/2001: - Course completed at "ISIT", subject: International Business (Forms of translation studied: General, technical, journalistic, economic, international trade, marketing, compatibility, economic, international organisations, public law, commercial and constitutional). 1998: - General Baccalaureate (Literary Branch) at Lycée Lavoisier (Paris, 5th Arrondissement), optional subject supplementary English | |
