|
 1 job(s) posted by Laurens Landkroon
TCTerms Score: 140 
Contact Information |  TOP |
Address: Geessinkbrink 95, Enschede, 75424LN, Netherlands
(Show map  )
Phone: (+31) 624965753, Cell Phone: (+31) 624965753 Joined: Apr. 21, 2005, last update Nov. 25, 2009  Preferred E-mail of Laurens Landkroon: send a messageWebsite: http://www.somerset-translations.com, http://SomersetTranslations.at.translatorscafe.com
Working language pairs and rates: | TOP |
|
|
Min. rate
per word
|
Min. rate
per hour
|
|
English >
Dutch
|
$0.12 |
$36.00 |
USD |
Dutch >
English
|
$0.12 |
$36.00 |
USD |
German >
English
|
$0.12 |
$36.00 |
USD |
German >
Dutch
|
$0.12 |
$36.00 |
USD |
Language locales: English - United Kingdom, English - United States, Dutch - The Netherlands
|
Copywriting, Desktop Publishing, Editing, Interpreting, Interpreting – Conference, Interpreting – Court/Legal, Interpreting – Phone, Localization, Other, Project Management, Proofreading, Research, Subtitling, Teaching, Technical Writing, Terminology Research, Transcription, Translation, Typesetting Specialization | TOP |
Technical Translation,Tolk,tolkdiensten,Vertaaldiensten,vertaalbureau,Tolk Engels,Engels Vertaler,tekst vertalen,technisch vertaler,website vertaling, localization,user guide,telecommunication,gaming,dutch,english,german,SAP,somerset translation,english dutch translation,dutch english translation,free translation,interpreting services,english dutch,dutch english,german english, engels nederlands vertaler,english translator,website localization,software localization, Trados, translation agency. Subject Areas | TOP |
Advertising, Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft, Architecture, Art, Automotive, Aviation, Banking and Financial, Broadcast Journalism, Business Administration and Management, Business General, Business Marketing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Engineering, Data Communications, Data Processing, Design and Applied Arts, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science, Film and Cinema Studies, Finance, Fire Protection, Genealogy/Family History Research, General, Geography, Health, History, Internet, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law and Legal, Linguistics, Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine (General), Medicine - Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Medicine - Psychiatry, Medicine - Social Psychology, Military Technologies, Music, Music History and Literature, Petroleum Engineering, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Physics, Polymer Chemistry, Psychology, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Religion, Science (General), Sociology, Software Engineering, Sport and Fitness, Telecommunications, Textile Sciences and Engineering, Theatre, Tourism and Travel, Transportation, Visual and Performing Arts, Zoology  Laurens Landkroon
Geessinkbrink 95
Enschede, The Netherlands
(+31) 624965753
somerset.translations@yahoo.com
Somerset-Translations.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 services
- Interpreting services & Management Consulting.
[ Expert fields include: IT, SAP, Automotive, Marketing, Tech/Engineering, Multimedia & Gaming;
other areas of expertise include Chemistry, Aviation, Website translation, Management and HR ]
PROFILE
Qualified translator, Interpreter & Proofreader/Editor
Experienced language trainer and qualified teacher
Successful combination of translation, interpreting & teaching
Founder / Managing Director of Somerset Adviesgroep (Management Consulting)
Owner, Global Vendor Manager & Senior Translator @ Somerset Translations
(I have been working independently as a Translator & Interpreter since 2002)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Translating websites, MSDS, manuals/ user guides, newsletters, annual reports, company rules, etc.
Software Localization (IT, Gaming, HR, Pedagogy)
Developing brochures/ leaflets and education material;
Proofreading/editing exam work, (literature)assignments, business correspondence
Translating biographies, children's books and novels/short stories
In-company language training
Ongoing projects for several charity organizations, such as Dance4life and GAEA foundation
Co-developed online language training course
Workshops in Tourism, DTP and Literature
Interpreting services (conferences, company audits, presentations, focus groups, training sessions, etc.)
(You can read additional
information about my interpreting services below)
Short list of clients : Shell, ABN/AMRO, Microsoft, Sony, Nortel, Mercury Telecom, HTC, Lenovo, UPC, Goldman & Sachs, Siemens, Essent, Sabic, Dance4Life, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Pfizer, Jet2.com, Xerox, Discovery Channel.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teacher: “NIMETO”, Further Education (1998-1999)
- designed new education program and tests;
- work group for literature education.
Teaching Assistant:”Pelicans F.E. College”, (U.K.) (1999-2000)
- introduced effective new communication methods;
- intensive 24-hour “one-on-one” education and guidance.
Teacher: Secondary Education;
- “Het Steenriet” and ”De Klipper” (2000-2001)
- responsible for solely running English Department.
- applied new teaching methods with good results. [add.: Special Education Schools]
- “Reggesteyn College” (2002) -incl. examination classes-
Teacher: ”Van Rhijn College”, Further Education(2003)
- Business College; - examination classes;
- implementation of PC & Internet in teaching method.
Corrector and Examiner: “IB-Groep”, (2001- )
- Government Examinations, all ages and levels, mainly special needs schools & GCSE and A-level students.
Translator/Editor: “Denda Multimedia”, (1997-2000)
- Games and software localizer and developed summaries/book reports for DVD releases
- Literature reviews and essay writing
Project Manager / Translator / Proofreader: “Transavalon", (2001-2006)
- Vendor Manager and Head of Translation Department
- Literature reviews and essay writing
Interpreter/Editor
- I provide the following interpreting services: Whispered, Consecutive, Liaison, Conference, Focus group & Media, Escort and Simultaneous interpreting.
EDUCATION
Further Education in Business & Finance;
Higher Education Management & Organization;
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 (EN-NL/NL-EN Translator);
Several workshops
& webinars; e.g. SDL Trados, Subtitling,
CAT tools, DTP, SAP, P&O/ Management.
SOFTWARE
SDL Trados, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Flash,
Microsoft Office, Across, Wordfast, Abby Finereader
PERSONAL
Leisure: the Arts & Crafts, History and Music/Multimedia;
I enjoy reading, movies, theater, producing/remixing
music and gaming;
Languages: Dutch (native), English (near native) and
German;
Enthusiastic sportsman (running/cycling/tennis/skiing);
Devoted father of three.
Visit
my corporate Profile at Proz.com
- Across
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- PowerPoint
- SDLX Translation Suite
- TRADOS
- Wordfast
- SDL Trados 2007(latest version)
Platform & Hardware | TOP |
Notebook: Compaq V5000 series
Desktop PC,
(intel dual core & quad)
2x 22" TFT monitors
High speed internet connection
PDA Accreditations | TOP |
. .
Payment Options | TOP |
Laurens Landkroon accepts payments through the following payment processors:
|
Home
Log On to Post Feedback 
Log On to Add Comment
