Laurens Landkroon

                          Laurens Landkroon

                                                            Geessinkbrink 95

                                                         Enschede, The Netherlands

                                                               (+31) 624965753

somerset.translations@yahoo.com

       SomersetTranslations.com 

                                                                    OBJECTIVE


- {English-German-Dutch} Translator, Interpreter, Proofreader/Editor & Writer;
- Language trainer; Tailor-fitted in-company training courses and personal coaching;
- Localization (Software & websites), DTP, Subtitling and SEO services;
- Interpreting Services & Management Consulting.

[ Expert fields include: IT/ SAP, Automotive, Engineering (Mech./Chem./Civil), Multimedia/Gaming;
other areas of expertise include Chemistry, Website & Software localization and HR ]

                                                                    PROFILE 

* Qualified translator, interpreter & proofreader/editor
* Experienced language trainer and qualified teacher
* Successful combination of translation, interpreting & teaching and writing
* Founder/Managing Director of Somerset Adviesgroep (Management Consulting)
* Global Vendor Manager/Senior translator and owner of Somerset Translations
(I have been working independently as a translator and interpreter since 2002)

                                                        PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

* Developing brochures, leaflets and education material for several organisations;
* Translating MSDS sheets, manuals/user guides, borchures, newsletters, annual reports, company rules (among others);
* Proofreading/editing exam work, (literature)assignments and business correspondence;
* Literature translations (e.g. biographies, children’s books, novels/short stories);
* Localization of (educational and games) software and websites using specialized software & CMS;
* In-company language training courses;
* Ongoing projects for several charity organizations, such as Dance4life and GAEA foundation;
* Collaborated on developing online language training course;
* Interpreting services (conferences, company audits, presentations, focus groups, training sessions, etc.)

 * Short list of clients : Shell, ABN/AMRO, Microsoft, Sony, Samsung, Nortel, Mercury Telecom, HTC, Lenovo, UPC, Xerox, Goldman&Sachs, Siemens, Essent, Sabic, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Pfizer, Jet2.com, Discovery Channel;  (Gaming: Microsoft, Sony, Codemasters, Electronic Arts, Nintendo).

                                                        EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

* Teacher: “NIMETO”, Further Education (1998-1999)
- designed new education program and tests;
- workgroup for literature education.

* Teaching Assistant:”Pelicans F.E. College”, (U.K.)(1999-2000)
- introduced effective new communication methods;
- intensive 24hr “one-on-one” education and guidance.
* Teacher: Secondary Education;
- “Het Steenriet” (2000-2001)
- responsible for solely running English Department.
- ”De Klipper” (2000-2001)
- applied new teaching methods with good results. [add.: Special Education Schools]
- “Reggesteyn College”, Secondary Education(2002) -incl. examination classes-
* Teacher: ”Van Rhijn College”, Further Education(2003)
- school for Business and Finance;
- examination classes;
- implementation of pc and internet in teaching method.

* Corrector and Examiner: “IB-Groep”, (2001- )
- Government Examinations, all ages and levels, including special needs schools, GCSE and A-level.

* Translator/Editor: “Denda Multimedia”, (1997-2000)
- Games and software localizer; developed software and wrote summaries/book reports for DVD/CD releases.
- QA testing, Project Management
- Literature reviews and essay writing

* Project Manager / Translator / Proofreader: “Transavalon", (2001-2006)
- Vendor Manager and Head of Translation Department
- QA testing, Project Management
- Literature reviews

* Interpreter/Editor
- I provide the following interpretation services: Whispered, Consecutive, Liaison, Conference, Focus group & Media, Escort and Simultaneous interpreting.

                                                                EDUCATION

* Further Education in Business & Finance;
* Higher Vocational Education Management & Organisation;
* 2nd degree Teacher Training (Higher Vocational Education);
* 1st degree Teacher Training (University of Professional Education);
* A-level Certificate German Language;
* ITV; Higher Vocational Education for Translators & Interpreters (EN-NL/NL-EN);
* LOI; Higher Vocational Education English Translator (EN-NL/NL-EN);
* Workshops in Tourism, DTP and Literature;
 * Ongoing education/ training programs, workshops & webinars; e.g. Subtitling, CAT tools (Trados/Across), DTP, SAP,  HR.

                                                                 SOFTWARE

SDL Trados, Adobe Acrobat, Across, Wordfast, Abbyy Finereader, Photoshop, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft Office.
 

                                                                 PERSONAL

* Leisure: the Arts & Crafts, History and Music/Multimedia;
* I enjoy theatre, reading, a good movie, photography, music production and gaming;
* Languages: Dutch (native), English (near native) and German;
* Enthusiastic sportsman (running/cycling/tennis/skiing);
* Devoted father of three.

             For additional detailed information about my background and experience, please

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• Across
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• PowerPoint
• SDLX Translation Suite
• TRADOS
• Wordfast
• SDL Trados 2007(latest version)