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Frank HENRIKSEN
602 East Encanto Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Country code : US
Tel : +1 480 968 4130
Languages and specialist subject areas
English > Norwegian
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CV
Presentation :
I am a native Norwegian who has worked as a professional translator and proofreader since 1999. I am well versed in Norwegian, British and American language and culture, and actively keep myself updated on linguistic issues, current affairs as well as the development of technology and terminology within my specializations.
Interests :
Specialist areas: arts and music, computer technology, audio and video technology, software localization, consumer electronics
Other interests: politics/philosophy/critical theory, film, baking and cooking
Professional courses :
2002: Doctor of Philosophy in Music. City University, London, UK
Area of specialization: Electroacoustic Music Composition
1997: Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Music and the Recording Media. Mills College, Oakland, California, USA
1995: Cand. Mag. in Music, Computer Science and Psychology. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Professional experience :
1999-present: Translator and Proofreader. NorLingua
Currently working as a freelance translator and proofreader. Have worked with software localization, computer games, user manuals, teaching material, web pages, press releases, articles, inventory lists, calendars, subtitling of feature films and documentaries and proofreading of other translators' work. Have experience from technology, engineering, finance, medical, politics, art, automotive, tourism and most general subjects.
1999-2001: Doctoral Fellow. Research Council of Norway
Research position to pursue PhD.
1995-1997: Teaching Assistant. Mills College, Oakland, California, USA
Taught graduate and undergraduate students in computer music production techniques and sound synthesis.
1990-1998: Studio Sound Engineer. Freelance
1991-1994: Sound Engineer. Student Union, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Recorded concerts and studio sessions; ran sound at concerts, theater events and public meetings; did soundsystem installation and maintenance; hired and trained new engineers.
Various board member functions in political, environmental and arts related organizations
Prices :
USD 0.10 per source word (minimum)
Working method :
Software: Wordfast, MS Office XP, OpenOffice, Mozilla, Internet Explorer
Programming Languages: HTML and C
Operating systems: Linux and Windows XP Professional
Hardware: Powerful, up-to-date computer system with with reliable backup routines and high-speed, always-on internet connection
In addition to my own extensive library of dictionaries and other reference works, I have a wide international network of contacts for consultation and support in a vast array of fields, which I use for research during translation as well as for additional quality-control of completed work.
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