Working languages:
German to English
French to English

Peter McManus
Beyond Language

West Molesey, England, United Kingdom
Local time: 16:50 BST (GMT+1)

Native in: English Native in English
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Translations of native quality from an experienced IT sales & marketing professional.
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Project management, Sales
Expertise
Specializes in:
IT (Information Technology)Computers: Software
Computers: HardwareComputers: Systems, Networks
Computers (general)Internet, e-Commerce
Marketing / Market ResearchAdvertising / Public Relations
Business/Commerce (general)

Rates
German to English - Rates: 0.12 - 0.15 GBP per word / 30 - 35 GBP per hour
French to English - Rates: 0.12 - 0.15 GBP per word / 30 - 35 GBP per hour

All accepted currencies Pounds sterling (gbp)
KudoZ activity (PRO) Questions answered: 1, Questions asked: 1
Blue Board entries made by this user  1 entry

Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Check
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Aston University
Experience Years of experience: 17. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2010.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials French to English (Aston University)
German to English (Aston University)
Memberships ITI
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Back Office (Restaurants), Conference & Banqueting (Hotels), CutePDF, EPOS / POS (Restaurants), Sales & Catering (Hotels), Sales Force Automation Software (Hotels), Salesforce.com, WinRAR, WinZip, Powerpoint
Website http://www.myriadtranslations.co.uk
CV/Resume CV available upon request
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Bio
I am a freelance translator based in southwest London and am a native speaker of British English.

A full copy of my CV is available to download via the following link:

http://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/file/?id=36217&UploadedBy=117359

LANGUAGE PAIRS:

• German > English
• French > English

SPECIALISATIONS:

• Sales & Marketing (10 Years)
• Information Technology (10 Years)
• Hotel/Restaurant Operations (8 Years)

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Real Estate & Property Maintenance (3 Years)
• Thailand (6 Years)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Associate of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting

SERVICE QUALITIES:

• No Evening Charges
• No Weekend Charges
• No Public Holiday Charges
• No Rush Charges
• Never Missed a Deadline
• Meticulous and Systematic

RECENT TRANSLATION PROJECTS (GERMAN):

• Point-of-Sale Hardware Mailers
• Restaurant Daily Sales Summary Report
• Point-of-Sale Application Localisation
• Kiosk/Point-of-Sale Hardware Product Brochures
• Enterprise System Product Overview
• Ink Cartridge Recycling Company Website
• Data Management Company Website
• Toner Manufacturer Corporate Presentation
• Toner Supplier Slogans and Advertisements
• Food Industry Equipment Manufacturer Reseller Contract
• Lighting Equipment Supplier Website
• Cleaning Systems Supplier Exhibition Flyer
• Food Safety Policy
• Thailand Rental Property Correspondence
• Magazine Interview on German Legal System
• Translation Agency Website
• Business School Tax Guide
• Overdue Payment Reminders
• Employer Reference Letters
• University Certificates
• Business School Style Guide
• Dentist Letter
• Thai Love Letter

CAPACITY:

• Week Day - (Afternoons/Evenings) - 1,000 Words
• Saturday - 1,500 Words
• Sunday - 1,500 Words
• 1 Week - 8,000 Words
• 1 Month - 32,000 Words

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Germany Sales Executive for Global Hotel IT Company (2003 - 2006)
• Germany Sales Manager for Global Restaurant IT Company (2006 - Present)
• In-House German Translator for Global Restaurant IT Company (2006 - Present)
• Owner of Property Letting Company in Thailand (2007 - Present)
• Director of Property Management Company in the UK (2008 - Present)

EDUCATION:

• Aston University (1997 - 2001)
• BSc in Modern Languages (French and German)
• Classification: First Class, Joint Honours

BACKGROUND:

I possess 3 years of freelance and in-house translation experience and have spent 10 years working in the IT solutions industry within numerous German business development teams.

Myriad’s deliberately narrow focus is designed to ensure ever-growing levels of subject-matter expertise. I continue to work in the mornings as the Germany Sales Manager for a US blue chip company in the Hospitality IT industry. This fosters ongoing linguistic development, drives increased expertise in the fields of specialisation and offers an appreciating asset to clients.

Myriad Translations leverages a fully fledged home office infrastructure to deliver its projects. This includes all the requisite communications equipment, high-speed broadband connectivity, virus protection, data storage and daily online back-ups appropriate for a professional organisation.

Myriad Translations always delivers on time. We guarantee round-the-clock availability with an immediate response to all enquiries. Our mission is to deliver communications and language solutions of native quality.

Myriad Translations prides itself on its integrity, dedication, passion and flair.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Keywords: Sales & Marketing, Information Technology, Hospitality Operations, Real Estate, Property Maintenance, Thailand


Profile last updated
Feb 21, 2017



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