Saba Yemane

Saba Yemane

$15/hr
French to English translator, editor, and research consultant
Reply rate:
14.29%
Availability:
Part-time (20 hrs/wk)
Age:
34 years old
Location:
Toulouse, Occitanie, France
Experience:
7 years
Saba Yemane Linguist -+33 - EDUCATION UNIVERSITÉ DE TOULOUSE - JEAN JAURÈS Toulouse, France Licence en Histoire de l'art et archéologie Art History (May 2017) Relevant Coursework • • • Art Market Economics Modern Art History Portuguese UNIVERSITÉ DE TOULOUSE - JEAN JAURÈS Toulouse, France Diplôme universitaire d'études françaises French Language Studies (May 2013) Relevant Coursework • • • Advanced French French Philosophy Research Methodology CAREER OBJECTIVE Diligent freelance audiovisual translator, seeking to use proven analytical and research skills to deliver high quality linguistic services. Experienced in French to English translation and transcription, contributed to subtitling projects for renowned companies such as Amazon, and completed tasks that include analyzing and editing texts, audio, and interviews for online language schools and marketing companies. EXPERIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT English Teacher To Go, Lectoure, France / Aug 2020 - Present • • • • • • SUBTITLER/CAPTIONER GO SUB Subtitling School, Madrid, Spain / Feb 2019 - Nov 2019 • ADDITIONAL SKILLS French - C2 Level Bilingual Proficiency MS Office and Google Suite Subtitling Software Proficiency TAO, SDL Trados Studio Google Adwords Digital and Social Media Research Organization For GO SUB, I used subtitling software Ooona's Online Toolkit and EZTitles to create captions for TV and other media. I adhered to strict deadlines while maintaining 100% accuracy and respected subtitle reading speeds, time codes, line and positioning compliance, safe areas and all restrictions (legal and otherwise) relating to subtitling standard practice. Some tasks included making translations from French to English, while others involved creating English captions for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). TRANSCRIBER Daily Translation, Los Angeles, CA / Mar 2019 - Aug 2019 • Editing & Proofreading Verbal & written communication Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades. Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments. Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment. Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations. Conduct internet-based and library research. Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion. • • • Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form. Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports. Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format. Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions. CERTIFICATIONS • Certificate in Audiovisual Translation • • • • Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation or previous versions, using a computer, word processor, or typewriter. File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, and/or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update and delete documents. Electronically sort and compile text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required. Adjust settings for format, page layout, line spacing, and other style requirements. Transmit work electronically to other locations. FRENCH ONLINE TASK CONTRIBUTOR Lionbridge Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 • • • • • • Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace. Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand. Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction. Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies. Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals. Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text. MARKET RESEARCH TELEPHONE INTERVIEWER Call Marketing, Toulouse, France / Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 • • • Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis. Conduct research to gather information about survey topics. Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
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