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Patricia Allouche

Linguist
Netanya

Summary

Passionate linguist aiming to convey the good corporate image of my clients in the target language, making sure cultural references are considered. Work for huge companies all around the world, mainly in the technical and financial world, but also in the fashion and cosmetics fields. Maintained full responsibility as a network team leader for a large foreign translation agency. Love to be involved in projects from the beginning to the end, from the glossary and style guide issuing to the final review of the online business or e-learning site. I also love technologies and cryptocurrencies, hopping that one day the decentralized technology will reign. Analytical Linguist offering 20 years of experience converting information from one language to another. Polished in translating materials in handwritten, hard and electronic typed documents and multimedia. Dynamic individual with expertise in breaking dialogues into small chunks to interpret exact meaning.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

English to French Linguist (Freelancer)

Netanya
Netanya
01.2004 - Current
  • Translations, proofreading, editing and localization mainly through Internet from home

Technical translator

Weizman software localization
Herzeliah
01.2001 - 08.2004
  • Translations, proofreading, editing, localization mainly in the homeland security field with QA at the client site.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Translated documents from English to French.
  • Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
  • Translated business websites to support international expansions.
  • Prepared comprehensive glossaries and terminology databases to facilitate analysis.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
  • Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
  • Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
  • Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
  • Maximized quality control of translated documents.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.

English to French Secretary

Atlas Trade Marketing
Netanya
01.2000 - 12.2000
  • Administrative job and clients search through Internet.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.

Accounting clerk

Serono Diagnostic SA
Coinsins
01.1994 - 12.1995
  • Bank and intercompanies reconciliation, management of travel expenses, vendors payments.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.

Major account sales person

MPC Informatique and ASP Informatique
Geneva
01.1988 - 12.1992
  • Sales of computers, networks and softwares in the highly new field of personal computers ; softwares and hardware testing and softwares teaching.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Real Estate agent

Régie Foncière
Geneva
01.1988 - 12.1992
  • Selling and rental of properties, advertisement officer.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.

Education

Vente Active - I.T.

IBM Sales School
Lausanne
01.1996 - 04.1998

System operator on IBM 36 system - System Operator

IBM
Lausanne
01.1980 - 04.1982

Association vaudoise des agences de voyage certificate of Travel agent - Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations

Association Vaudoise Des Agences De Voyages

Certified Blockchain Expert -

Blockchain Council
UK
01.2019 - 06.2019

Skills

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Timeline

Certified Blockchain Expert -

Blockchain Council
01.2019 - 06.2019

English to French Linguist (Freelancer)

Netanya
01.2004 - Current

Technical translator

Weizman software localization
01.2001 - 08.2004

English to French Secretary

Atlas Trade Marketing
01.2000 - 12.2000

Vente Active - I.T.

IBM Sales School
01.1996 - 04.1998

Accounting clerk

Serono Diagnostic SA
01.1994 - 12.1995

Major account sales person

MPC Informatique and ASP Informatique
01.1988 - 12.1992

Real Estate agent

Régie Foncière
01.1988 - 12.1992

System operator on IBM 36 system - System Operator

IBM
01.1980 - 04.1982

Association vaudoise des agences de voyage certificate of Travel agent - Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations

Association Vaudoise Des Agences De Voyages
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