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Melissa McMahon
2000: NAATI [National (Australian) Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters] Accredited Translator, Level 3 (Professional), French -> English
9/164 Glebe Point Road
Glebe, 2037
Country code : AU
Tel : (612) 9692 0593
Fax : (612) 9692 0593
Mobile : 0431 843 939
Languages and specialist subject areas
French > English
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CV
Presentation :
I am a Sydney-based professionally qualified translator from French into English, with extensive experience in a variety of subject areas, especially legal documents, and highly developed research and language skills.
Sydney is around 8 hours ahead of many parts of Europe, further ahead of locations in the US. This can be an advantage for work that needs to be ready "overnight" or shortly after a weekend.
As well as having lived and studied in France, I have tertiary qualifications in French, philosophy, linguistics and general humanities, including a doctorate, as well as substantial experience in the more practical end of handling texts: proofing, copyediting and layout.
References :
Legal:
Aristotle Paipetis, Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia, Registered Migration Agent No. 0006846, apaipetis@bigpond.com
Academic:
Dr John Mullarkey, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Sunderland, UK, john.mullarkey@sunderland.ac.uk
Interests :
I enjoy the research aspect of translation and the wide variety of subject areas it presents me with.
Qualifications :
(2005) PhD, Philosophy: The University of Sydney
(1992) Bachelor of Arts (Honours, First Class): University of Monash,
Departments of Philosophy & Comparative Literature/Cultural Studies.
(1991) Bachelor of Arts (Pass): University of Sydney.
Subjects: Philosophy, French, Linguistics, Semiotics.
Professional experience :
Legal:
• Immigration dossiers: judicial records, academic transcripts, birth and marriage certificates
• Civil law: legal correspondence on property transactions, bankruptcy documents, bank statements
• Criminal law: police reports, court rulings
Academic:
• Modern European philosophers (Gilles Deleuze, Bergson), Contemporary philosophical theory, Film theory
Other documents:
• Medical reports
Prices :
Approximately 0.08-0.12 EURO/source word, depending on length, level of difficulty, and urgency of deadline, among other factors. Lower rates for proofing.
Payment method: PayPal or direct back transfer, or cash/cheque for local clients.
Working method :
Software: Microsoft Office 2004
Equipment: Mac OSX, Brother MFC-5440CN (Inkjet Printer, Fax, Copier and Scanner), Broadband (ADSL) internet connection
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