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French to English translator with Cambridge degree, extensive business experience
Margaret Morrison
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London, United Kingdom
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Freelance translator/researcher with director level experience • Background in translation and information used in commercial setting • French degree from Cambridge, MA French, Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation • Research experience at a high level: MSc Information Science • Specialising in business, food industry, marketing, and popular science/data science
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United Kingdom
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Language
German
Good
English
Fluently
Spanish
Good
French
Fluently
Italian
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2016 - ?
freelance
Freelance Translator
Translation.
Freelance translation French to English, regular contracts with European Scientist journal, daily EU news for
Agence Europe, gamification, data science and change management events. Several books translated for
publication. Wide-ranging business translation experience.
Agence Europe, gamification, data science and change management events. Several books translated for
publication. Wide-ranging business translation experience.
Change management, Data Science, Management, Gamification, Science, Contracts
2004 - 2016
job
Director
Confectionery.
Full responsibility for retail and manufacturing teams of an independent confectionery
importer/manufacturer/retailer
• Full regulatory compliance across all areas
• European specialist, product sourcing and purchasing
• Developing retail business to cover 5 shops plus online sales (web, Amazon, Facebook)
• Developing production unit and bringing range of own brand products to market
• Online sales and marketing, premises and staff management
• Full budget and cost responsibility
importer/manufacturer/retailer
• Full regulatory compliance across all areas
• European specialist, product sourcing and purchasing
• Developing retail business to cover 5 shops plus online sales (web, Amazon, Facebook)
• Developing production unit and bringing range of own brand products to market
• Online sales and marketing, premises and staff management
• Full budget and cost responsibility
Marketing, Retail, Budget, Facebook, Management, Sales, Sourcing, Compliance, Amazon, Regulatory, Web, Production, Online
2000 - 2003
job
Head of Competitor Intelligence
O2 Mobile Portal.
Joined O2 (then BT Mobile) at the launch of the Genie Mobile Portal to lead on Competitor Intelligence within the Marketing Team, with research support for launch of wide range of mobile products in a national and European
context. My technical, online and retail competitor research fed into a market strategy working with customer
analysts and product development teams at a crucial juncture of the UK mobile market expansion. Provided board
level research and recommendations. Took the presentation skills "Gravitas" course. Worked with research
providers globally, and cross-Europe offices.
context. My technical, online and retail competitor research fed into a market strategy working with customer
analysts and product development teams at a crucial juncture of the UK mobile market expansion. Provided board
level research and recommendations. Took the presentation skills "Gravitas" course. Worked with research
providers globally, and cross-Europe offices.
Marketing, Product development, Retail, Research, Support, Development, Online, Portal
1998 - 2000
job
IT and Telecoms Research Specialist, Knowledge Centre Network
Accenture.
Specialised research in a groundbreaking knowledge management team assuring a 24-hour global coverage of
research to support project teams across the world. Covered IT and telecoms in depth on technical, market, and competitor issues. Frequent travel to US and Europe to access research and skills training with peers and subject
leads.
research to support project teams across the world. Covered IT and telecoms in depth on technical, market, and competitor issues. Frequent travel to US and Europe to access research and skills training with peers and subject
leads.
Research, Training, Management, Network, It, Support
1997 - 1998
job
Recruitment Research Specialist, IT and Telco
Korn Ferry Executive Search.
Research for an international search team recruiting high level positions in wide range of technical and management positions, specialising in IT area. Presentations to global teams on market developments.
Research, Management, Recruitment, It, International, Search
1994 - 1997
job
Translator and Information Manager
Food and Drink Federation.
Ran in-house library and information unit, technical, legal and market information on food industry, especially
tracking all European legislative and standards developments. Translated draft legislation and discussions from source from French, Italian, German. Worked to upgrade in-house systems and resources including introduction of email and online information systems. Provided an industry resource on standards and market information for
members and public.
tracking all European legislative and standards developments. Translated draft legislation and discussions from source from French, Italian, German. Worked to upgrade in-house systems and resources including introduction of email and online information systems. Provided an industry resource on standards and market information for
members and public.
Online, Manager
1992 - 1993
internship
Information Trainee
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.
Year long trainee post in leading legal research library, development of systems, sources and customer service
training in a specialised environment.
training in a specialised environment.
Research, Training, Customer service, Service, Development
My education
1993
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1994
City University
MSc, Information Science
MSc, Information Science
1992
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1993
Institute of Linguists
Diploma in Translation, Translation
Diploma in Translation, Translation
1991
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1992
University of Warwick
Masters, Modern French Cultural Studies
Masters, Modern French Cultural Studies
1990
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1991
Université de Poitiers
Masters, French government bursary
Masters, French government bursary
1987
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1990
University of Cambridge
Masters, Modern and Medieval Languages 2
Masters, Modern and Medieval Languages 2
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