Finally launched my own translation business, Peach Translations, in June 2022. Peach combines my passion for sport with my linguistic background, but also still works in other skillsets I've picked up over my 25 years in the business- whether it's business, legal, financial, patent or market research translation, amongst other things.I also do translation industry consultancy work, about which you can ask me- if I don't do it, I bet you I'll know someone far cleverer than me who can!

Leading a team of 30+ at the industry- leading market research localization specialists, with a core focus on people, process and operations. Achievements include:* Growth of turnover by 46% and doubled headcount by EOY1 in role* Winner of The Queen's Award for International Trade, 2022 (writer of entry, at first attempt)* Federation of Small Business "Wellbeing Award- Wales" 2021* Market Research Awards "Best Place to Work", 2021* Onboarding and account management of market research industry global leader, including internal restructure

Vice Chair of the language sector's leading professional body in the UK.

Responsible for the day to day operation of a leading UK translation and localisation agency. Drove company revenue across law firms, financial institutions, sporting associations and in many other verticals.* Acquisition identification, negotiation and subsequent implementation of company policy/restructure after takeover* Leading of company marketing structure* Sales responsibilities* HR/ Personnel Responsibilities* Company budget management and financial responsibilities* Account management including major bluechip clients, law firms and financial institutions and offering bespoke language solutions to cross-sector businesses of all sizes, from multinationals to SMEs* Tender response* Policy creation and adherence* Quality management and adherence to QA process* Particular specialisation in providing translations in legal, financial, defence & aerospace, patent and marketing fieldsAchievements include:* Acquisition of UPS Translations in January 2014, WORDtrans in August 2014 (UK based LSPs) and Lacrosse Language Solutions (Polish based LSP) in October 2018 and undertook restructure and integration of teams, common systems and processes across all firms.* Increased company turnover 7x between Y/E 2010 and Y/E 2019 and grew head count from 4 to 40 staff.* Led company to be named “UK’s Fastest Growing Language Service Provider” in 2016 by the Association of Translation Companies.* Conception and implementation of company-wide rebrands (2007, 2012, 2017).* Development of company legal brand to working alongside 19 of the UK’s top 20 law firms and 7 of the top 10 globally.* Globalization of translation services for 3 of the company’s top 5 highest spending clients, all through successful tender process.* Vice Chair of the Association of Translation Companies* Chairperson of Eulogia, the European Alliance of Translation Agencies

Assistant Manager, responsibilities included as previous position and:* Marketing responsibilities* Budgeting and financial responsibilities* Assuming role of Translation Manager during maternity leave (9 months)

Project Manager for busy translation company, responsibilities including:TranslationProofreadingJob placingClient liaisonSupplier liaison and appraisal