Séverine Watson Email & Phone Number

Gers, France

Need an accurate, clear and natural translation into English of a French or Spanish text you have in front of you? I can help. I provide high-quality, timely translation and proofreading services. I specialise in the aeronautical industry, but also have experience translating highly technical engineering documents, contracts, and a whole array of documents on occupation health and safety (OH&S). Got a commercial or marketing document you need handling? No problem! With my experience in translating contracts and agreements and promotional content, I'll find the right words!New for 2021: As a sworn translator with the Agen Appeals Court, I can translate official documents into English such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal background checks and so on.Feel free to contact me for any work or opportunities you would like to discuss in more detail!

Toulouse Area, France

As a technical translator translating from French and Spanish into English, I specialised in the exciting and fast-paced world of aeronautics. From one day to another, I could be translating a document about the most complex aspects of an engine, to air traffic control and flight time regulations for pilots and crew members. The work was varied and I took pride in my ability to communicate with customers and colleagues alike. I progressively took on more responsibilities, including processing customer requests, providing quotations and leadtimes, as well as liaising with subcontractors and coordinating in-house for large translation projects.I successfully became certified as a first aider at work, having completed the French training as a Sauveteur Secouriste au Travail (SST).

I spent one year travelling with my partner with only a backpack as our home and an accordion for company. The experience was a profound one, challenging my views of the world and my ability to adapt to sometimes difficult circumstances. Volunteering has always played a key role in my life and was the perfect oppotunity to get to know people better, delving under the surface to better understand and adapt to different cultures. This year out has not been wasted lounging around on a beach - far from it, I've worked on a series of farms in New Zealand, worked as a temp in Christchurch and volunteered as an English teacher on two occasions in Laos and in Thailand. Teaching was an enriching experience and I learnt how to prepare interesting, fun and instructive lessons.

Toulouse Area, France

Starting as a junior translator, after just over a year, I became senior translator and went on to lead a small team of in-house translators for the translation of an extensive range of technical and editorial texts for a leading French helicopter engine manufacturer, Turbomeca (now Safran Helicopters). I particularly enjoyed liaising with customers about translation queries and negotiating deadlines, and took time to update glossaries and check terminology with customers.

Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom

As a customer service specialist, I dealt with customers in French, Spanish and English on a daily basis, addressing queries and resolving technical issues over the phone or by e-mail.As first line technical support, for customers in the EMEA region, I dealt with the more basic enquiries and then assessed whether customers required further technical assistance or needed to launch an RMA procedure to have their product replaced.After just three months, I produced the monthly report for customer services which included the complaints log (an ISO quality requirement). I also trained 2 new team members and took the initiative to produce new training material.

Lésigny, France

PGL Travel specializes in school trips and adventure travel. Right in the middle of the peak season, I was recruited as an urgent replacement on a fixed contract as such, it was very much a case of hit the ground running. As site administrator and one of the few French speakers on site, my primary role was to act as receptionist and respond to telephone calls. I also interpreted for guests and staff during routine and emergency medical visits.I also dealt with other administrative tasks such as stocktaking and ordering office supplies, as well as assisting with payroll.

South America

Keen to improve on my spoken Spanish, I decided to take time out to travel to Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. As a single female traveller, I needed to dig deep and be resourceful to manage my budget and ensure my own safety all the whilst making the most of this enriching experience where I learnt to trust my instincts and be open to new cultures.This was an exceptional time for me and I was not a mere tourist, I spent time volunteering as a teacher's assistant and helping to make costumes for the Mangueira samba school ready for the Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2009.

Reading, United Kingdom

As a Media Analyst for a company specialising in global business and market intelligence, my responsibilities included: - Selecting relevant news stories from Latin American newspapers by targeting key sectors (energy, retail, food trends, etc.)- Producing English summaries of Spanish-language business articles.- Training the newest members of the team.

Ma, Interpreting And Translation

Specialising in French and Spanish

Ba (Hons), French And Spanish With Japanese, 1St

Activities and Societies: Water Polo Team, Modern Languages Society, Anglo-Japanese Society

Year Abroad On Japan In Today'S World Program