Member since Feb '08

Working languages:
German to English

Stephen Old
Versatile and accurate

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Local time: 19:59 BST (GMT+1)

Native in: English Native in English
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Nov 9, 2023 (posted via ProZ.com):  Marketing texts for cosmetic dentistry and a new version of my translation of a PHD thesis on the Japanese haiku in a different format for my customer's website. ...more, + 22 other entries »
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
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Services Translation, MT post-editing, Editing/proofreading, Transcription
Expertise
Specializes in:
Poetry & LiteratureTourism & Travel
MusicMedical: Pharmaceuticals
Business/Commerce (general)Marketing / Market Research

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
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KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 92, Questions answered: 54, Questions asked: 182
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Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 6
Glossaries Construction , General, German - English Business terms , Legal (German - English), Literature (German - English), Medical (General)
Translation education Other - Chartered Institute of Linguists (London)
Experience Years of experience: 25. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2003. Became a member: Feb 2008.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials German to English (Cambrige University )
German to English (Chartered Institute of Linguists)
Memberships Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK)
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SDL Trados , SDLX, Trados Studio
CV/Resume English (DOCX)
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  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
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Bio

MA in Modern and Medieval Languages (Cambridge)
I have the Institute of Linguists' (UK) Diploma in Translation from German into English with the following grades:
Paper 1 - General Translation with Annotations - Merit
Paper 2 - Literature - Distinction
Paper 3 - Humanities - Distinction, also Paper 3 Social Sciences - Pass

I began my career as a translator by doing legal translations -divorce settlements etc. - for a close family member who is a solicitor. Based on my own training as a psychiatric nurse I also specialise in psychology and medical texts, including product descriptions for pharmaceutical products (SPC's and PIL's), clinical trials reports, and social sciences texts. I have translated many articles and newsletters on mental health issues and psychological assessments etc.

Working for various translation agencies I have also been asked to do do a lot basic commercial and legal work, including contracts, marketing material for IT and other company websites and other publications, including in the fields of tourism and publishing. I have translated academic articles on Ancient Egyptian Literature, the Moravian Church and the letters of Caspar David Friedrich for publication.

After being unable to work much in 2007, 2012 and 2015 because of critical illnesses and bereavements in the family, I was nonetheless the lead translator for the English translation of the Koettermann laboratory furniture and equipment website in 2012. I compiled the glossary for use by other translators but was unable to do all the work myself because I was supporting my sister in her final illness. My sister-in-law became seriously ill immediately afterwards and this further delayed my return to full-time work. She too sadly passed away in December 2015. I am therefore still rebuilding my network of contacts in 2017. Since 2013 I have mostly translated pharmaceutical, chromatography, tourism and general business texts.

In October - November 2017 I
translated half of Anton Mosimann’s autobiography Life is a Circus. He wanted
two translators to do it for the sake of speed. A third translator did the
short passages in Swiss German.

In 2020 I translated the biography of Sister Justina Priess, O.P. - a German Dominican Missionary Sister who has spent most of her life working in South Africa. 

I am currently translating a German PhD thesis
on the influence of the haiku on modern English and American literature. 

I have also translated a lot
of marketing materials for a German luxury goods retailer.

 I currently work with
Microsoft Office 2010 and SDL Trados Studio 2021. 

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 104
PRO-level pts: 92


Language (PRO)
German to English92
Top general fields (PRO)
Law/Patents37
Medical27
Art/Literary8
Bus/Financial8
Social Sciences4
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Law: Contract(s)15
Law (general)14
Medical: Pharmaceuticals11
Medical: Health Care8
Medical (general)8
Psychology8
Tourism & Travel4
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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects4
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Corroborated0
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positive0
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Translation4
Language pairs
German to English4
Specialty fields
Poetry & Literature1
Other fields
Law: Taxation & Customs1
Finance (general)1
Psychology1
Keywords: medical, mental health, social sciences, business, marketing, law (general), literature


Profile last updated
Nov 23, 2023



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