Sarah M. Dillon

Current

Translator (Spanish, French, German to English) at Sarah Dillon Translation Services

Past

Manager Assistant at Bain & Company
Programme Administrator at Learning and Skills Development Agency
Trainer at Apple Computers

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Education

University of Westminster
University of Limerick
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

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Industry

Translation and Localization

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Sarah M. Dillon’s Summary

Professionally qualified, experienced translator working from French, Spanish and German into clear and concise first-language English.

I deliver words, but my service means improved communication and a better image for your business. I help ensure your message has the desired impact in your overseas market, whether you're a corporate client, small business, agency or nonprofit organisation.

I specialise in producing texts that don't "sound" like translations.

• Business and corporate experience in a range of international organisations, including Apple Computers, Audi AG and Bain and Company.

• International, multilingual education, with 5 years of language and translation studies at universities in France, Germany, Spain, the UK and Ireland.

• Professional accreditation & memberships with relevant bodies (ITI, CIOL, NAATI, AUSIT)

Please view my website for more information, or contact me at sarah AT sarahdillon DOT com.

http://www.sarahdillon.com/about

Sarah M. Dillon’s Specialties:

• Work from video, audio or text files, web-based content management systems (CMS), etc.
• Produce compelling marketing copy
• Advise on localised and/or culturally-sensitive branding
• Work well with teams of project managers and other translators

Sarah M. Dillon’s Experience

Translator (Spanish, French, German to English)

Sarah Dillon Translation Services

(Translation and Localization industry)

May 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)

I offer a range of language-related services to help clients create just the right impact among their international audience.

Solid translation experience in the fields of software/IT, healthcare and corporate communications:

• Websites and content management systems
• Market research and interview discussion guides
• Result releases, end of year reports and financial analyses
• Product profiles, SPC, PIL and clinical trial protocols

Experienced, committed professional:

• Run hands-on workshops, keynote speeches or presentations for a range of audiences.
• Experienced at delivering complex information in a clear and concise way.
• Topics include starting up in translation, new technologies for professional purposes, intercultural studies, etc.

Strong business network:

• Former Web Liaison Officer and Committee member for ITI French Network 2006 - 2008
• Membership of several relevant professional associations (ITI, CIOL, AUSIT, NAATI)
• Write a professional blog at www.dillonslattery.com
• Regular speaker at a local Toastmasters club

Please see here for a list of the kinds of projects I have worked on: http://www.sarahdillon.com/portfolio

Additional Information

Sarah M. Dillon’s Websites:

Sarah M. Dillon’s Groups:

Institute of Translating and Interpreting (ITI): French Network Committee Member and Web Officer 2005 - 2008. Associate member.
Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL): Member (MCIL)
Australian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (AUSIT): Member
Girlguiding UK: former group leader and district committee member
Boyd Park Toastmasters: regular speaker
Brisbane Bushwalkers