Lauren Knowlan
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) 250-864-4201,
Objective
Seeking employment in translating from French to English, that will benefit from my linguistic skills, fluidity in writing, and accuracy in translating.
Work Experience
Translator (04/01/2010 – 04/11/2010)
Translator of a thesis abstract from English to French, of about 3,300 words.
Last Employer: Shari Brown
Responsibilities: Translating content from English to French, conveying information, checking grammar and structure.
Accomplishments: Accurately translated content from 10 page abstract, despite technical jargon and specific terms. Presented information with great fluidity and stayed true to content.
Education
Establishment: University of British Columbia
Degree: 3rd Year Standing of Bachelor of Arts
Education Period: 09/04/2007 - 04/27/2010
Speciality: French and Psychology
Details: Currently in 3rd year standing of Bachelor of Arts Degree. Along with several french language courses, I have taken translation courses, and from them have developed my skills in translating from both French to English as well as from English to French.
Establishment: Kelowna Secondary School
Degree: Bilingual Dogwood Highschool Diploma
Education Period: 09/06/2004 - 07/27/2007
Details: French immersion student from kindergarten through to grade 12. Graduated with a Bilingual Dogwood.
Skills
Articulate, linguistic skills, organized, personable, naturally skilled in fluidity and accuracy of translating content.
Computer Skills: Very familiar with use of computers, computer programs such as Microsoft word and excel. Great typing skills.
Foreign Language Skills: Fluent in English and French.
Interests
My interests include cooking, films and running.