Resume

En français

  Professional Summary

Highly skilled French translator and editor with ten years experience in Children’s book publishing and five in retail and business. Provides linguistic services: translation, editing, copywriting and proof reading.

  Skills

  • Creative and detail oriented
  • Analytic and versatile thinker
  • Sharp insight into subtleties of both official languages

  Education

Bachelor of Arts: Translation, 2004

Glendon College, York University — Toronto, ON

Certificate: Early Childhood Education, 1987

Cégep du Vieux Montréal— Montréal, QC

Birth Doula Training, 2018

DONA International — Toronto Yoga Mamas — Toronto, ON

Work History

Editor/Translator, 2007 to 2018

Éditions Scholastic  — Toronto, ON

  • Edited the French translations of about 150 young readers’ books (novels, non-fiction books, chapter books, graphic novels, picture books, activity books) as well as advertising pamphlets, letters, catalogues and other marketing publications.
  • Translated about 50 children’s books (from English to French)
  • Wrote telling back covers, jackets and catalogue
  • Prepared copyright pages
  • Proofread blue prints
  • Worked as a team with the graphic designers
  • Communicated with translators and authors as needed
  • Shared knowledge and expertise with the editing team
  • Standed in for the senior editor during her time off

 

Freelance Translator, 2007

Masha Krupp Translation Group and other clients — Toronto, ON

  • Provided French translations to Masha Krupp, a translation agency, in a timely manner
  • Translated documents for the federal government (CRA)
  • Provided terminology research sheet with translated texts

Translator, 2003 to 2007

Toys R Us Canada / Winners Merchants Int. – Concord / Mississauga, ON

  • Translated documents for the Marketing Department (catalogues, flyers, radio scripts, video scripts, posters, product’s description and specification, packaging, brochures, ads, press releases, etc.)
  • Translated documents for the Human Resources (Employee handbooks, training manuals, work descriptions, internal and external communications, Power Point presentations, letters, employees’ benefits handbook, forms, etc.)
  • Replaced my supervisor during her maternity leave (Toys R US)
  • Implemented the usage of a translation memory (Trados) in the translation department

Bilingual Customer Service Rep, 1995 to 2003

Louise Kool and Galt, Mazda Canada, Spalding and Decor-Rest — GTA, ON

  • Wrote letters in both official languages to customers responding to their concerns\comments
  • Translated from English to French various texts (letters, memos, brochures, surveys)

  • Served as the main liaison between customers, management and sales team in both official languages

  • Liaised with dealerships to promote pro active customer service strategies
  • Provided telephoned based customer support and fielded with all inquiries and complaints

Early Childhood Educator and Daycare director, 1990 to 1994

Garderie communautaire de Verdun / Garderie des Moussaillons – Verdun/Unionville, QC/ON

  • Supervised a team of five educators
  • Managed daycare administration in collaboration with the Board of Directors
  • Prepared and animated programs for children of 2 to 5 years old
  • Liaised with the school and the Ministry of Social Services
  • Wrote a monthly newsletter in French
  • Created a parent’s handbook in French

 Hobbies and Interests

Doula

I am in the process of getting the Dona Birth doula Certification. As I had dreamed of being a midwife in the past, the role of doula is a calling to me. I have always loved everything around pregnancy, birth and newborns. As a doula I will give educational, emotional and physical support to pregnant person.

Reading 

I make a duty to always alternate language in my choice of reading.

Sailing

I am a sailor. I owned a sailing boat since 2013 and spend as much time as possible on Lake Ontario during the summer.  I love the sailing terminology too.

Travelling

I had the opportunity to travel for seven months in Asia (China, India, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines) in 2016. I also travelled in Canada, the U.S and New Zealand… so many beautiful places to see. I like to travel for seeing natural wonders and discovering different cultures and food.

Yoga/meditation

I practice regularly, at least I try. I do my own Ashtanga practice at home and when I get lazy I go to some classes to get my motivation up. I love spending time on my yoga mat.

Gardening 

As I moved in 2018 in the country, I now have plenty of space to garden, I enjoy planning a butterfly garden (started), an herb garden (always have some), a berry garden and a vegetable garden.