I am a native speaker of Italian.

My minimum rate is 0.05 Euro per source word.

But I prefer to work at 0.07 Euro per source word.

I charge for my services at least 15 Euro per hour.

And my minimum charge per document is 20 Euro.

I have obtained an official translator / linguist degree.

I have been working as a translator since 2005.

I provide the following services: Proofreading, Interpretation (consecutive), Interpretation (simultaneous), Subtitling, Project Management.

By today, I have translated about up to 10,000 words.

I use the following tools: SDL Trados.

I am best in the following fields: Advertising & Public Relations, Architecture, Automotive, Diplomas / Certificates / Etc., Ecology & Environment, Engineering (General), Engineering (Mechanics, Robotics), European Union, Fashion / Textiles / Clothing, Government / Politics, IT / E-Commerce / Internet, Journalism, Machinery & Tools, Marketing / Market Research, Shipping & Maritime, Sports / Recreation / Fitness, Transportation / Shipping, Travel & Tourism.

I am a sworn translator.

I am available for work Full week, Monday through Friday.

I can provide you with references on request.

EDUCATION:

Advanced School for Interpreters and Translators of Forli (SSLMIT), University of Bologna (Italy). 4-year degree ("Vecchio Ordinamento" - equivalent to BA + MA)

University of Warwick, Coventry, UK (1 year in the Humanities Department)

During my training I travelled thoroughly across Europe (especially in UK, Ireland, France, Spain) and North America (USA, Canada) where I took several language courses to improve my language skills and the knowledge of the local culture.

I now feel comfortable in handling linguistic and cultural diversity at all levels providing effective language solutions for every communicative situation, from the business meeting to the technical manual.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

6 years as part-time and full-time Freelance Translator and Conference Interpreter (ENGLISH, FRENCH >< ITALIAN) working mainly for Translation Agencies in Italy and abroad. Some of my translation and interpreting jobs were carried out for the following clients:

ALSTOM
ARCOS SPA
ARRIVA INTERNATIONAL
BORMIOLI LUIGI
CESTAS NGO
DOLCE & GABBANA
ENELPOWER
GUESS FRANCE
HERA
ITALCEMENTI
MERCK
MONDADORI
ONU (UNIDO)
PARMALAT
PIRELLI
PRODUTECH
RENAULT
RIVA YACHT (FERRETTI GROUP).
ROBOSOFT
TDK
UBS BANK

I always deliver high quality translations at very competitive rates even when working under pressure and with tight deadlines.

I live in Sydney

Australia