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 1 job(s) posted by Laurens Landkroon
TCTerms Score: 140 
Contact Information |  TOP |
Address: Geessinkbrink 95, Enschede, 75424LN, Netherlands
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Phone: (+31) 624965753, Cell Phone: (+31) 624965753 Joined: Apr. 21, 2005, last update Sep. 4, 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 |
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English >
Dutch
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$0.12 |
$36.00 |
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Dutch >
English
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$0.12 |
$36.00 |
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German >
English
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$0.12 |
$36.00 |
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German >
Dutch
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$0.12 |
$36.00 |
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Language locales: English - United Kingdom, English - United States, Dutch - The Netherlands
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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 translations,Tolk,tolkdiensten,Vertaaldiensten,vertaalbureau,Tolk Engels,Engels Vertaler,tekst vertalen,technisch vertaler,website vertalingen, lokalisatie, localization,brochures,telecommunication,gaming,dutch,english,german,SAP,somerset translations,english dutch translation,dutch english translation,free translations,interpretation services,english dutch,dutch english,german english translation,engels nederlands vertaler,english translator,website localization,software localization 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, Security,
Management, HR & Creative Translations ]
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 Relations Executive 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 websites, MSDS, manuals, newsletters, annual reports, company rules
Proofreading/editing exam work, (literature)assignments, business correspondence
Translating biographies, children’s books and novels/short stories
Localization of (educational and games) software and websites using specialized software & CMS
In-company language training
Ongoing projects for several charity organizations, such as Dance4life and GAEA foundation
Helped to develop online language training course
Workshops in Tourism, DTP and Literature
Interpreting services (conferences, company audits, presentations, focus groups, training sessions, etc.)
(Read more information below about what types of interpretation services)
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;
- workgroup 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” (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, 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
Interpreter/Editor
- I provide the following interpretation services: Whispered, Consecutive, Liaison, Conference, Focus group & Media, Escort and Simultaneous interpreting (i.e. conferences, company audits, presentations, focus groups, training sessions, etc.)
EDUCATION
Further Education in Business & Finance;
Higher Education Management & Organisation;
2nd degree Teacher Training (Higher Education);
1st degree Teacher Training ;
A-level German Certificate ;
ITV; Higher Education for Translators & Interpreters (EN-NL/NL-EN);
LOI; Higher Education Translation (EN-NL/NL-EN);
several workshops & webinars; e.g. Subtitling, SAP, P&O and Management.
PERSONAL
Leisure: special interest in the Arts & Crafts, History and Music/Multimedia;
I enjoy theatre, reading, movies, 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)
Notebook: Compaq V5000 series
Desktop PC,
(intel dual core & quad)
2x 22" TFT monitors
High speed internet connection
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