David's Resume

David

Translator and Proofreader

Male

40 y/o

Spanish Translation

Live in Spain

Nationality Ireland

Summary

I have ten years’ experience as a freelance writer and translator, with a strong foundation in Spanish and Catalan. My journalism has covered a wide range of topics including current affairs, business, and science news, as well as travel and lifestyle content. My translation work has included everything from CVs to advertising for international brands, annual accounts for large corporations, and official communications for government and non-government organisations.

Work experience

Translator and Proofreader
Freelance
2018.01-Current
(8 years)
(Spanish/Catalan>English) • Kobalt: I have been the main English translator for their client, Inditex. This has involved translating internal communications for their global brands with a focus on the areas of retail and textiles. • Universitat Pompeu Fabra: Translating press releases publicising the university’s academic research in both Spanish and Catalan. • Zinacle: I have been translating press releases publicising the archaeological research conducted by the National Centre for Research on Human Evolution as well as administrative documents for the same organisation. • Mon Traduccions: The main client I have worked with through this agency is the Catalan government’s Directorate General of Digital Services for whom I translated news updates from Catalan into English for publication on their website. • Interpret: I have translated several official reports by Catalan local government social services for this LSP. • Translated.com: I have translated thousands of words for this large language service provider (LSP) in areas such as tourism, commerce and general communications.
Freelance Writer
Freelance
2015.01-Current
(11 years)
· Silicon Republic: Reported on the Spanish economy and life sciences sector. · Fair Observer: Wrote analytical pieces on international affairs, including in-depth coverage of the war in Syria and its geopolitical implications. · Headstuff: Contributed commentary and analysis on U.S. politics, with a focus on domestic policy and electoral dynamics. · Village Magazine: Covered international affairs, including detailed reporting on political developments in Nigeria. · Atlantic Sentinel: Provided coverage and analysis of Spanish politics, focusing on regional developments and national trends. · Olive Oil Times: Reported on trade news related to the Spanish olive oil industry. Other: · Sonneil Properties: Writing travel and lifestyle blogs for the company website. · Maelstrom media: Online media monitoring involving the analysis of media coverage concerning specific political issues.
Editor
Rethinking Economics
2014.09-2015.08
(a year)
· Leading a project to edit an economics textbook for undergraduate students which was published by Routledge in 2017. My duties involved: · Drafting the book proposal. · Approaching eminent economists to ask them to contribute a chapter introducing their school of economic thought. · Securing the publisher and agreeing terms and deadlines. · Liaising with authors to ensure deadlines are met, keeping them updated on the project, and responding to any queries they may have. · Editing.

Educational experience

Kingston University, London
Political Economy
2014.09-2015.06
(10 months)
In my master’s dissertation I explored critiques of mainstream economics from the perspective of behavioural game theory, neuroeconomics, and anthropology.
U.C.D Belfield, Dublin
Modern English
2006.09-2007.06
(10 months)
My master’s degree in English encompassed British and American literature, poetry, and critical studies. My thesis was on the non-fiction writing of George Orwell and Tom Wolfe.
U.C.D Belfield, Dublin
History and English
2003.09-2006.06
(3 years)
Bachelor of Arts degree in which I studied History and English.