Member since Jun '10

Working languages:
Spanish to English
Italian to English

Damien Rea
Qualified Member (MITI) of the ITI

Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Native in: English (Variants: British, Irish, UK) Native in English
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Qualified Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), MT post-editing, Copywriting
Expertise
Specializes in:
Tourism & TravelJournalism
Environment & EcologyFinance (general)
Cinema, Film, TV, DramaMedia / Multimedia
Sports / Fitness / RecreationManagement
Business/Commerce (general)Marketing / Market Research

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
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KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 39, Questions answered: 59, Questions asked: 1
Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 3
Translation education Master's degree - Queen's University Belfast
Experience Years of experience: 13. Registered at ProZ.com: Dec 2009. Became a member: Jun 2010.
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Credentials Spanish to English (Queen's University Belfast, verified)
Italian to English (Queen's University Belfast, verified)
Memberships ATA, ITI
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio, XTM
Website http://www.damienreatranslations.com
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Education
Whilst working within the area of IT project management in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, I completed a Masters in Translation Studies at Queens University Belfast. This allowed me to simultaneously improve my knowledge and practical experience within the world of project management, IT and business in general, whilst studying the theory of translation at university. My Masters degree also provided me with the essential skills and attributes required to become a freelance translator. Through my course I was provided with the opportunity to forge links within the industry and hone my skills under expert supervision.

Experience
I am a Qualified Member (MITI - Translator) of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting and have achieved ISO 17100:2015 Qualified Status, the international standard for translation services. I have provided examples of my work from paying clients within my profile. My last major project consisted of translating a 70,000 word user manual for a computerised debt collection system. I was able to use my previous working experience within the financial sector to assist me in this task. In my career within government I have experience in drafting ministerial submissions, staff bulletins and press releases, which has provided me with the opportunity to develop audience-specific writing skills.

Personal
I enjoy sports and keeping fit and have completed the Belfast marathon in a time under 3 hours 30 minutes. I am a keen footballer and regularly play 5-a-side games to keep my competitive juices flowing. I have travelled extensively through Latin America and Europe, enhancing language skills first developed at an early age in school. This included a year spent in Naples, Italy, splitting my time between teaching English and translating Italian texts. I am a keen hiker and enjoy the outdoors, combining camping with my love for travel. I always take the opportunity to get into the ocean and catch some waves whenever I am on the west coast of Ireland or other attractive surfing destinations.

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Total pts earned: 39
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Top languages (PRO)
Italian to English27
Spanish to English12

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Profile last updated
Jan 11



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