FirstPour is the world’s leading wine social media agency. We are uniquely positioned tounderstand the inner workings of the wine market.We represent some of the world’s leading wine brands, regional bodies and distributors;managing social media accounts, wine influencer campaigns and DTC strategies.Our mission is to generate excitement and curiosity about wine brands through digitalstorytelling, virtual events and targeted outreach strategies.My duties as an Outreach Specialist are as follows:Embody the brand’s ethos, learn their tone of voice and target wine audiences Reach theaccount’s monthly follower targetsComment on relevant posts and DM relevant accounts with the objective of gaining accountfollowersReply to comments on the account’s profile and DM’s in a professional mannerRecord weekly progress on team sheetRepost relevant stories – according to the guidelinesCommunicate urgent DMs or comments to the wider FirstPour team

One of the toughest challenges for French and German-speaking companies looking to export to English-speaking markets is understanding how to engage with buyers in their native language. According to a European Commission survey on browsing preferences, 9 in 10 Internet users always visited a website in their own language.This is especially the case in English for both B2B and B2C, where The British Council found that 62% of people in the UK declared that they could only use or understand English with any degree of confidence.This means that to succeed in the UK, US or other English-speaking markets as an exporter, your website, sales copy and technical documentation must be accurately translated into English whilst conveying exactly the same message. This type of accurate, clear and crisp translation will give you a huge competitive advantage, build trust and brand recognition with prospective buyers, and ultimately lead to vastly increased sales revenue.It also ensures a high level of operational efficiency in your business, as there will be no misunderstandings in the production workflow and prevent any unintentional misuse which could lead to occupational hazards and put users at risk of serious injury, as well as potentially damaging the equipment.Creating high-quality sales information and technical documentation in another language requires you to work with a qualified translation partner who has an in-depth understanding of the original subject matter.This is where I come in. I help you with French and German to English translation offering proofreading, editing and transcription services.If you’re based in French or German-speaking countries, and are looking to grow your business in the UK or the US, please book a zoom call or email matt@spofforthtranslation.co.uk. Alternatively, connect or message me on LinkedIn message and let’s have a chat!Book a Zoom call here if you prefer: https://calendly.com/translationtoolbox/30-min-strategy-call

Freelance Translation, with a focus on quality. Tight deadlines, but I have always received good feedback on my work.Notable clients include:● Savoy Berlin● Wavecrest Telecom

Developing potential corporate partnerships for the Peer Genius HR network using LinkedIn.

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Wrote engaging and persuasive copy for Groupon, as a freelance outsourcer for Clickworker.com. The main focus of copy-writing with Clickworker is SEO (search engine optimisation), whilst maintaining a natural and professional writing style for the client.

● Taking German calls from German DIY enthusiasts, building professionals and distributors relating to the Bosch Power Tool range● Forwarding calls to the repair, ordering and expert departments where appropriate● Sending emails to the relevant departments in German, in the event of a busy line● Maintaining Data Protection Protocol at all times● Undertook a week's training at the Bosch Power Tools worldwide HQ in Leinfelden, Stuttgart● November 2014, the Bosch Power Tools team was awarded the 'Gold Standard' for customer service, ranging in 90th place overall in a survey of over 1500 businesses, and winning the Power Tools category, meaning that we are amongst the best in Europe