| Translator's name: | omotola2026 |
| Language pair: | English to Italian translator |
| Country of residence: | Canada |
| Activity: | Active since 2026 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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OMOTOLA SODIQ ONABANJO FREELANCE ITALIAN-FRENCH TRANSLATOR onabanjomotola@gmail.com | LinkedIn Location: Remote Work Available Globally PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Certified freelance Italian-French translator with over 6 years of specialized experience in legal, technical, and academic translation. Native French speaker with advanced Italian and English proficiency. Demonstrated expertise in delivering culturally nuanced, precise translations under tight deadlines. Successfully rendered 1,200+ documents with a 98% client satisfaction rate. Proficient in CAT tools and quality assurance protocols, consistently reducing turnaround times by 30% while maintaining linguistic accuracy and regulatory compliance. CORE COMPETENCIES • Italian to French Translation • Legal, Technical, and Academic Document Translation • Certified & Immigration Document Translation • CAT Tools: SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat, MateCat, Wordfast, Across, OmegaT, XTM Cloud, Déjà Vu, Memsource • Translation Memory & Terminology Management • Quality Assurance & Proofreading • Post-Editing Machine Translation • Localization & Cultural Adaptation • Project Management & Client Communication LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY • French: Native Speaker • Italian: Advanced (C2 Level) • English: Advanced (C2 Level) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Junior Multilingual Translator LinguaNet Translations, Manchester, UK | Sep 2024 – May 2025 • Proofread over 350 legal and academic documents, maintaining a 97% client satisfaction rate. • Supported senior translators in managing projects totaling 200,000+ words, ensuring consistent terminology and style accuracy. • Enhanced cultural adaptation accuracy by 20% through targeted training and feedback sessions. • Contributed to internal Italian-French glossary updates, optimizing translation performance by 15%. Multilingual Translator (Italian-French Focus) Lexis Translations | 2022 – 2024 • Rendered 400+ academic and financial documents with 100% regulatory compliance, supporting EU and cross-border collaborations. • Reduced translation turnaround time by 25% through optimized CAT tool workflows and memory management. • Delivered real-time interpretation for 10+ international conferences, facilitating communication among 300+ attendees. • Developed and maintained a bilingual terminology database that improved translation consistency by 35%. • Conducted training workshops for 20+ translators, enhancing cross-team accuracy and cultural understanding.. Italian-French Translator & Localization Specialist Mantas Translations | 2020 – 2021 • Translated and proofread 100+ regulatory documents and clinical trial materials, accelerating project approvals by 25%. • Post-edited over 80,000 words of machine translation content, increasing linguistic accuracy by 40%. • Managed terminology consistency across 15+ client accounts, resulting in zero compliance errors. • Mentored 5 junior translators, improving team output and standardizing translation workflows. • Ensured 100% confidentiality compliance on sensitive legal and medical projects. Senior Freelance Italian-French Translator Self-Employed, Remote | 2018 – 2020 • Completed 600+ legal, academic, and technical translations, achieving a 98% client approval rate. • Increased repeat business by 30% through high-quality service and punctual delivery. • Implemented CAT tools and QA automation that decreased turnaround time by 30% while maintaining 100% accuracy. • Created custom Italian-French legal terminology databases, boosting translation productivity by 20%. • Assisted Italian corporations in adapting branding materials for the Baltic market, contributing to successful market entries. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Linguistic Services University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK | 2012 – 2015 Specialized Coursework: • Advanced Translation Techniques • Baltic and Turkic Language Studies • International Legal Terminology • Cross-Cultural Communication PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS • Advanced Translation Studies Diploma • Language Proficiency Certificates – Italian and French • RWS Post-Editing Professional Course (2025) TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY CAT Tools: SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Smartcat, MateCat, Déjà Vu, Memsource Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Translation Memory Systems, Quality Assurance Software, Project Management Platforms SPECIALIZATION AREAS Legal Translation: Commercial contracts, immigration documents, court filings, patents, regulatory compliance, arbitration, corporate legal documents Academic Translation: Transcripts, research papers, dissertations, academic credentials, scientific publications, educational policy documents Technical Translation: User manuals, software localization, corporate communications, marketing materials, training documentation, industrial documents AVAILABILITY & WORKING CONDITIONS Availability: Full-time freelance translator available for immediate project commencement Working Hours: Flexible schedule accommodating international clients across time zones Standard Turnaround: 24-48 hours for documents up to 2,500 words Rush Services: Available with premium rates for urgent projects Project Minimum: 500 words for standard projects Capacity: Up to 3,000 words per day maintaining quality standards REFERENCES Available upon request | |
