Member since Jun '06
Working languages:French to English
English (monolingual)
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|   B D Finch
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Midi-Pyrenees, France / Native in: English  |  Contact:  
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| | Freelancer,  Verified member | | | Translation, Editing/proofreading, Post-editing, Transcription, Desktop publishing, Project management |  | | Specializes in: | | Real Estate | Surveying | | Construction / Civil Engineering | Business/Commerce (general) | | International Org/Dev/Coop | Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. | | Government / Politics | History | | Tourism & Travel | Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting |
| Also works in: | | Architecture | Law: Contract(s) | | Law (general) | Environment & Ecology | | Economics | Geography | | Management | Human Resources | | Education / Pedagogy | Marketing / Market Research | | Finance (general) | Philosophy | | Psychology | Anthropology | | Journalism | Linguistics | | Poetry & Literature | Insurance | | Cinema, Film, TV, Drama | Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts) | | Media / Multimedia | Furniture / Household Appliances | | Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs | Folklore | | General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters |
| | | French to English - Rates: 0.08 - 0.10 EUR per word / 25 - 30 EUR per hour
English - Rates: 0.08 - 0.10 EUR per word / 25 - 30 EUR per hour
| | | Questions answered: 667, Questions asked: 116, PRO-level points: 869 | | | 14 projects entered  5 positive feedback from outsourcers | Project Details | Project Summary | Corroboration |
Translation
Volume: 4000 words
Completed: Nov 2007
Languages:
French to English | Marine insurance and chartering documents
Insurance, Law: Contract(s), Ships, Sailing, Maritime | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 1064 words
Completed: May 2007
Languages:
French to English | 1,000 + word major finance company press release.
This press release for a major financial institution had to be written to catch media attention and delivered fast.
Finance (general), Journalism, Advertising / Public Relations | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 1137 words
Completed: May 2007
Languages:
French to English | 1,000 + memorandum of a corporate agreement
Translation of a memorandum of joint trading agreement between major multinational companies.
Business/Commerce (general), Finance (general), Law: Contract(s) | No comment. |
Interpreting
Volume: 7.5 hours
Completed: Apr 2007
Languages:
French to English | Interpreting for private property purchaser at notaire's office
Interpreting and liaising with notaire for private client purchasing residential property in France. Writing and receiving e-mails and faxes.
Law: Contract(s), Real Estate | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 3065 words
Completed: Apr 2007
Languages:
French to English | 7 page translation of pro forma construction project contract
Translation of part of standard construction contract document terms and conditions for a major multinational client of the agency.
Construction / Civil Engineering, Law: Contract(s) | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 9046 words
Completed: Apr 2007
Languages:
French to English | 9000+ word commercial contract
Law: Contract(s) | positive
Axis Translations: No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 3346 words
Completed: Dec 2006
Languages:
French to English | Technical Health & Safety manual
Urgent technical translation of part of a technical health & safety manual for a water treatment plant maintenance company.
Human Resources | positive
Rhyme & Reason: Excellent translation delivered on time |
Translation
Volume: 3347 words
Completed: Aug 2006
Languages:
French to English | Translation of JDs for major Canadian arts organisation
Human Resources | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 2300 words
Completed: Aug 2006
Languages:
French to English | Translation of report on a commercial property
This report included tabulated material and technical and legal detail about the building construction and usage.
Real Estate | positive
A&G translations: Accurate, well-written translation of a challenging text. |
Translation
Volume: 1500 words
Completed: Aug 2006
Languages:
French to English | Translation of an International Volunteer Contract
Law: Contract(s) | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 921 words
Completed: Jul 2006
Languages:
French to English | Translation of notarised share transfer document
Law: Contract(s) | positive
TransNation Language Services: timely and accurate |
Translation
Volume: 1 pages
Completed: Jun 2006
Languages:
French to English | Translation of letter of acknowledgement to job applicants
Human Resources | No comment. |
Translation
Volume: 2 hours
Completed: Jan 2006
Languages: | Legal and technical correspondence relating to property acquisition
Real Estate | No comment. |
Interpreting
Volume: 1.5 hours
Completed: Jan 2006
Languages:
French to English | Meeting between artist and art gallery trustees
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting | positive
Unlisted  : professional, fast and conceptually accurate |
| | | Sample translations submitted: 3| French to English: Health & Safety | Source text - French
ACTIVITÉS CONCERNÉES
Toutes les interventions dans des lieux où l’aération est insuffisante et peut laisser craindre les risques ci-dessus. Ces lieux peuvent être enterrés ou non. Exemples : fosses, regards, collecteurs, puits, réseaux visitables, bassins profonds, chambres de dessablement, postes de relèvement, postes de dégrillage, cuves, chambres de vannes, postes de chloration et d’ozonation, locaux de traitement et de stockage des boues et locaux où sont stockés des produits dangereux.
A noter que le danger peut survenir également sur certains ouvrages à l’air libre (bassin de décantation, silo de boues, …) et sur réservoir d’eau potable à identifier au cas par cas.
MESURES DE PRÉVENTION
Protections collectives : identification des ouvrages présentant des risques d’atmosphère confinée, signalisation, trépied ou potence, anti-chute normal ou à récupération, garde-corps, barrière amovible, système de détection fixe avec alarme, aération naturelle ou mécanique, treuil, points d’ancrage, éclairage fixe anti-déflagrant.
Protections individuelles obligatoires : gants, lunettes enveloppantes, casque, chaussures ou bottes de sécurité, contrôleur d’atmosphère, masque auto sauveteur ou appareil respiratoire isolant (A.R.I.), éclairage portatif anti-déflagrant, moyen de communication anti-déflagrant (radio, …), harnais, combinaison fluorescente étanche aux produits chimiques, gilet de sauvetage, protection auditive.
RÈGLES À RESPECTER
RÈGLES GÉNÉRALES :
1. N’intervenir dans un local identifié à risques d’atmosphère confinée qu’après accord direct obligatoire du supérieur hiérarchique.
2. Intervenir à deux opérateurs minimum dont un à l’extérieur.
3. Il est strictement INTERDIT de fumer dans l’ouvrage et dans son périmètre immédiat.
4. Porter les E.P.I. adéquats.
5. Baliser la zone d’intervention (cf. consigne « Signalisation / balisage») et protéger les ouvertures (barrières, caillebotis provisoire,…).
6. En cas de travail par point chaud (soudure, découpe, meulage), veiller scrupuleusement à établir un permis de feu.
7. Ne jamais utiliser un téléphone mobile dans et à proximité immédiate de l’ouvrage.
| Translation - English
RELEVANT ACTIVITIES
All maintenance in locations with insufficient ventilation and that could be susceptible to the above-mentioned risks. These locations could be above or below ground. For example: pits, inspection chambers, sumps, wells, accessible mains, deep ponds, precipitation chambers, head works, filtering plant, cisterns, sluice rooms, chlorination and ozone treatment plant, sludge storage and treatment areas and locations where dangerous substances are stored.
NB. Hazards can be found on some open-air sites too (settling and decanting ponds, sludge silos,) and in drinking water tanks; each case must be evaluated independently.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Collective Protection: Identification of works presenting hazards of confined atmosphere, signage, support or bracing, normal fall-protection and recovery equipment, life-lines and guard rails, fixed barriers, fixed detector and alarm system, natural or mechanical ventilation, winch, anchorage points, fixed, explosion-proof lighting.
Compulsory Personal Protection: gloves, goggles, helmet, safety boots or shoes, air check kit, automatic safety mask or sealed breathing apparatus, portable explosion-proof lighting, explosion-proof communication system (radio …), harness, fluorescent chemical-proof suit, life jacket, hearing protection.
MAINTENANCE IN A CONFINED ATMOSPHERE
How to Prevent the Risks Associated with Maintenance in a Confined atmosphere
RULES TO BE OBEYED
GENERAL RULES
1. Do not carry out maintenance in an area known to be subject to confined atmosphere hazards except with the direct and mandatory agreement of the line manager.
2. Maintenance should be carried out with a minimum of two operatives, one of whom should be outside.
3. It is strictly FORBIDDEN to smoke in the facility and in its immediate surroundings.
4. Suitable (PPE) should be worn or carried.
5. Mark out the maintenance site (See “Signage/marking”) and protect openings (barriers, temporary grating ...).
6. In the event of work using a heat source (soldering, cutting, grinding), scrupulously ensure that a fire permit is obtained.
7. Never use a mobile phone in the immediate proximity of the facility.
| | French to English: Franchise Contract | Source text - French
Cette cession emporte transfert par l'Entrepreneur au profit du Maître d'Ouvrage, au fur et à mesure de leur production, de la propriété de toutes les créations, de toutes les inventions et de tous les titres de propriétés intellectuelles, tels que brevets, modèles d'utilité, ou certificats d'addition (que seul le Maître d'Ouvrage sera en droit d'exploiter) afférents aux créations ; de tous droits de reproduction par tous procédés connus ou non des créations y compris dans leur exécution répétée ; de tous droits de représentation ou de communication des créations, sur tout marché visuel, graphique et/ou audiovisuel, de quelque sorte que ce soit, tel que la presse et les affiches (à vocation promotionnelle ou publicitaire) ou par télédiffusion, au cinéma, au théâtre, et dans tout lieu privé ou public, gratuit ou payant ; de tous droits d'adaptation, de transformation, d'arrangement, de modification ou de destruction des créations, ou de l'un, ou plusieurs ou de tous leurs éléments. | Translation - English
This assignment implies the transfer by the Contractor to the benefit of the Project Owner, as they are produced, of the ownership of all Creative Products, all inventions and of all title to intellectual property such as patents, utility models or certificates of addition (which only the Project Owner shall be entitled to use) relating to the Creative Products, of all rights of reproduction by all methods whether currently known or not of the Creative Products including in their repeated use of all rights of representation or communication of the Creative Products in any visual, graphic and/or audiovisual market of whatsoever type, such as press and posters (of a promotional or advertising nature) or by television broadcasting in the cinema in the theatre and in any place whether private or public, with or without payment and of all rights of adaptation, of transformation of alteration of modification or of destruction of the Creative Products or of one, several or all of their parts. | | French to English: Commercial Lease | Source text - French
A.1. De souffrir, sans indemnité, par dérogation à l’article 1724 du code civil, et quand bien même les travaux dureraient plus de 40 jours, toutes réparations, tous travaux d'amélioration, de modification que le BAILLEUR serait amené à faire exécuter, que ces travaux résultent ou non de la mise en jeu par le BAILLEUR des garanties de parfait achèvement, de bon fonctionnement et décennale.
De souffrir de même, par dérogation à l’article 1723 du code civil sans indemnité toutes modifications des parties et prestations communes des LOCAUX, que le BAILLEUR se réserve d'effectuer, sans avoir à requérir l’autorisation préalable du PRENEUR, pour autant que ces modifications ne modifient pas la destination de l’ensemble de l’immeuble, les conditions essentielles de jouissance des espaces et qu’elles n’augmentent pas le montant des charges du PRENEUR.
De donner accès aux LIEUX LOUES objet du présent Bail, au BAILLEUR, à ses mandataires, architectes, entrepreneurs, et ouvriers pour visiter, réparer et entretenir les LIEUX LOUES. Sauf urgence, toute visite fera l'objet d'un préavis d'au moins deux jours ouvrés.
De supporter à ses frais toute modification d'arrivée de branchement, de remplacement de compteur ou d'installations intérieures pouvant être exigée par les organismes distributeurs des eaux, de l'électricité, des fluides chauds et froids, ou des télécommunications et de laisser traverser les locaux par toutes canalisations ou conduits qui deviendraient nécessaires.
A.2. D'informer immédiatement et par écrit le BAILLEUR de tout sinistre s'étant produit dans les LIEUX LOUES quand bien même il n'en résulterait aucun dégât apparent, sous peine d'être tenu personnellement de lui rembourser le montant du préjudice direct ou indirect résultant pour le BAILLEUR de ce sinistre, ou d'être notamment responsable vis à vis de lui du défaut de déclaration en temps utile dudit sinistre à la compagnie d'assurances des LIEUX LOUES.
| Translation - English
A.1. To suffer without compensation, notwithstanding Article 1724 of the Civil Code and even if the works continue for more than 40 days, all repair works and all improvement or alteration works that the LESSOR shall see fit to have carried out, whether or not these works arise from the invoking by the LESSOR of the warranties of satisfactory completion, of proper functioning and ten year warranty.
To also suffer without compensation notwithstanding Article 1723 of the Civil Code all alterations to the Common Parts and Facilities of the PREMISES that the LESSOR reserves the right to carry out without having to obtain the prior agreement of the LESSEE insofar as these alterations do not alter the intended use of the whole of the building, or the essential conditions of occupation of the space and that they that they do not increase the level of the LESSEE’s costs.
To afford access to the LET PREMISES that are the subject of this Lease, to the LESSOR, to his agents, architects, contractors and workers to inspect, repair and maintain the LET PREMISES. Save in an emergency, at least two working days' notice shall be given of each inspection.
To permit at his expense all modification of inlet, connection, meter replacement or internal installation that may be required by the agencies supplying water, electricity, heating and cooling utilities, or telecommunications and to permit to run through the premises all pipework or conduits that may become necessary.
A.2. To inform the LESSOR immediately and in writing of any accident that may occur in the LET PREMISES even if this does not result in any apparent damage, on pain of being held personally responsible to reimburse the LESSOR for the amount of the direct or indirect loss which that accident may cause him or, in particular, to be responsible to him for the failure to declare the said accident in good time to the insurance company providing cover to the LET PREMISES.
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| | | Art and architecture, Business, fashion, Finance/Management, General, Law, Real Estate, Social Science, Tech & Eng | | | OTHER-Chartered Institute of Linguists | | | Years of translation experience: 2. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2006. Became a member: Jun 2006. | | | French to English (Chartered Institute of Linguists, verified)
| | | Solidarités | | | IOL, SFT | | | Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Other (Omnipage Pro), Other (Paper Port 11), Other (SDL TRADOS TMs), Powerpoint, Wordfast | | | CV available upon request | | | Wordfast Intermediate  [download] | | About me
I offer my clients accuracy and clarity that comes from careful research of the subject area and terminology. I write fluently in a range of styles, paying attention to context and register. I have never missed a deadline.
Ten years working in local government, managing housing and local capital works programmes, followed by ten years managing development schemes for housing associations, mean that I bring genuine experience of real estate, project management, construction, relevant aspects of law, government and policy, to my translation work. As a senior member of neighbourhood office staff, I worked closely with social services, environmental health, planning and other departments. I also have academic experience and knowledge in the fields of social science and history.
Recent translation work includes:
* Commercial and residential property reports and contract documents: this is still my major specialist area of work;
* IT systems support services agreement between two major multinational companies;
* Collaboration contract between a multinational company and a university;
* Engineering consultancy tender (strategic financial planning for the water supply and sanitation sector in Burkina Faso);
* Framework Agreement – for recruitment services from agencies;
* Personnel information sheet re French data protection law;
* Product launch brochure for corporate partners, plus my advice on product naming;
* EU, international relations, climate change;
* EU, international relations, economics.
I am a member of the Solidarités group doing pro bono work for overseas aid and development agencies.
I can also offer OCR processing of pdf and scanned documents into editable format. Rates shown are for reference purposes and subject to negotiation for specific projects.
A selection of client comments:
"Accurate, well-written translation of a challenging text."
"timely and accurate"
"professional, fast and conceptually accurate"
"excellent translator"
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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.
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| Total projects | 14 | | With client feedback | 5 | | Corroborated | 5 | | | 100% positive (5 entries) | | positive | 5 |  neutral | 0 |  negative | 0 |
| Job type | | Translation | 12 | | Interpreting | 2 | | | Language pairs | | French to English | 13 | | | Specialty fields | | Law: Contract(s) | 7 | | Real Estate | 3 | | Human Resources | 3 | | Finance (general) | 2 | | Construction / Civil Engineering | 1 | | Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting | 1 | | Advertising / Public Relations | 1 | | Journalism | 1 | | Insurance | 1 | | Business/Commerce (general) | 1 | | | Other fields | | Ships, Sailing, Maritime | 1 |
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