Matthew Robert Butt

PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Name: Matthew Robert Butt.
Location: Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8QE
 

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CAPABILITIES
 Can translate to I.O.L. Diploma standard from French into English.
 Can speak and write French to degree standard, and Italian to a high standard.
 Can communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public.
 Can use a range of IT applications effectively, including CAT tools, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, internet and e-mail on a variety of platforms (Windows, RISC-OS, Macintosh).
 Can work accurately and efficiently, with or without supervision, to meet deadlines.
 Can work well as a member of a team to achieve common goals.
 Can cope well with stressful situations, taking the initiative as appropriate.
 Can adapt quickly to new working environments and practices.
 Can analyse and review progress to date to inform future performance.

PERSONAL QUALITIES
 I am quick to learn and adapt to new challenges and situations.
 I have a keen eye for detail, especially in matters of linguistic accuracy.
 I have a good sense of humour, coupled with high standards of professionalism.
 I seek always to maintain high standards of personal presentation, punctuality and reliability.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Employment Experience.

May 2003 to date: Freelance translation for a number of clients, but most particularly the Mecatrad agency in France, VEF (an English firm which assists English-speakers relocating to France), the Magharebia news website (which covers North African events).

October 2002 to date: Lay Clerk at Chelmsford Cathedral, singing in the choir at weekday and occasional weekend services.

Sept. 2001 to 2005: Teaching supply in a number of schools in Chelmsford, Billericay and Basildon. Covering for absent staff in a range of subjects.

Sept. 1990 to July 2001: Great Baddow High School, Chelmsford, Essex.
Initially appointed as Teacher of French. Responsibilities included lesson planning and delivery, assessment of student progress, reporting to parents and colleagues, accompanying school parties on visits to France, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, assisting with extra-curricular activities including music and drama.
Subsequent promotions saw me working as Second in Department, with extra managerial, planning and budgeting responsibilities, including the introduction of ICT more widely in the Department. Then I went on to become an Assistant Head of Year, with additional pastoral responsibilities, and greater involvement in school / parent relationships. My last promotion saw me working as Assessment Manager, introducing ICT-based systems for tracking and report progress on a school-wide basis.

Prior to 1990: Temporary and Saturday work on a local fruit farm and as a receptionist in a local optical practice.

Education, Qualifications and Training.

January 2004: Awarded the Certificate in Continuing Studies by The City University, London.

June 2003: MIL (Accepted as full Member of the Institute of Linguists)

Jan. 2003: Diploma in Translation (I.O.L.)
Passed with Distinction in Paper 2 (Semi-specialised: Technology).
Passed with Merits in Paper 1 (General translation with annotations) and Paper 3 (Semi-specialised: Social Science)

Sept. 2001 to Dec. 2002: City University, London.
Preparatory course for Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation (for examination in January 2003). Distance learning course.

Sept. 1989 to July 1990: S. Martin’s College, Lancaster.

June 1990: Postgraduate Certificate in Education. (With Distinction in Applied Education and Practice of Teaching).

Oct. 1985 to July 1989: University of Exeter

July 1989: BA (Hons) French with complementary Italian – II (i).

October 1986: ‘Dean’s Commendation’ (French and Italian) – for best First Year Sessional examinations.

Sept. 1978 to July 1985: King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Essex.
Over this period I took and passed four ‘A’ level examinations (French, Italian, Music, Mathematics), four ‘AO’ level examinations, including English Literature, and eleven ‘O’ level examinations, including English Language. I gained a number of school academic prizes.
Positions of responsibility held while at KEGS included Full Prefect, House Captain, Assistant Editor of the school magazine. Other activities included school athletics team, choir, orchestra and drama company.
Additional Courses Attended.

Sept. 1991 to June 1992 CACDP – British Sign Language (Stage 1).

Sept. 1986 Language and culture course at the Centro Linguistico Dante Alighieri, Rome.

Outside Activities.

Positions of Responsibility: I am Deputy Conductor of the Stondon Singers, a local choir, and a committee member for various choirs. I am also a regular organist at a church in Ilford.

Hobbies: My main activities are musical, and my main musical outlet is through singing. I sing as a Lay Clerk at Chelmsford Cathedral on a part-time basis. I currently belong to two other choirs which meet on a weekly basis, acting as Chairman for one of these, but sing with a number of other choirs which meet less regularly. I sing solos for these and for various other local groups from time to time. I am also a pianist and organist, occasionally accompanying rehearsals and church services. I keep fit, and train regularly at a local gymnasium. I also enjoy fell-walking. I am a keen player of word games, such as Scrabble, and enjoy the occasional visit to a pub or club with friends.

References: Available on request

• PowerPoint
• Wordfast
• Windows XP
  
  Windows Office XP(Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint)
  
  Wordfast CAT (compatible with TMs and glossaries from Trados, Déjà Vu, Star Transit, SDLX etc.)