Andrea Candler
Gargnano
Summary
Highly experienced translator with proven track record of producing precise German to English translations.
Passionate about accuracy.
Focused, creating top quality, high-volume translations on schedule even under pressure
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Translator
Accentalia SAS
1997.01 - Current
- Translation of a broad range of technical documents from German to English
- Apply cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond the written word
- Review and edit translated documents for accuracy
- Optimise quality control of translated documents
- Create detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents
- Creation and maintenance of technical glossaries
Akademie Manager
Centro Shopping Center
1996.01 - 1996.12
- Liaison between Stadium, the City, Trade Unions and the “Arbeitsamt”
- Public relations, recruiting and training 15-strong training team, translation and editing of German training materials
- Managed and motivated team members to be productive and engaged in work.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Interpreter
MOD, British Armed Forces
1988.01 - 1991.03
- Court interpreter for MOD, working on both military and civilian cases, representing the Highest Level Works Council
- Interpreter for various Army and Air Force establishments, as an intermediary between military organisations and the native German workforce
- Occasional assignments during period of residence in the UK. Security clearance to Top Secret (expired)
Education
Diploma in Specialised Technical Translation
Leeds Business School
Leeds06.1985
Bachelor of Arts - German & Linguistics
Keele University
Keele, Staffordshire, UK06.1984
Skills
- Translation and reviews
- Quality control
- Proficient in the use of Across, Trados Studio, XTM
- English native speaker
- Near-native fluency in German
- Working knowledge of Italian
- Excellent knowledge of common Microsoft 365 applications
Timeline
Lead Translator
Accentalia SAS
1997.01 - Current
Akademie Manager
Centro Shopping Center
1996.01 - 1996.12
Interpreter
MOD, British Armed Forces
1988.01 - 1991.03
Diploma in Specialised Technical Translation
Leeds Business School
Bachelor of Arts - German & Linguistics
Keele University