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Services
Translation
Expertise
Specializes in:
Medical (general)
Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Medical: Health Care
Medical: Cardiology
Human Resources
Psychology
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Nutrition
Sports / Fitness / Recreation
Also works in:
Medical: Dentistry
Genetics
Medical: Instruments
Education / Pedagogy
Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)
Science (general)
Marketing / Market Research
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Management
Business/Commerce (general)
Advertising / Public Relations
International Org/Dev/Coop
Environment & Ecology
Government / Politics
Finance (general)
Law (general)
Law: Contract(s)
Transport / Transportation / Shipping
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
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Rates
English to Polish - Standard rate: 0.09 EUR per word / 40 EUR per hour Polish to English - Standard rate: 0.09 EUR per word / 40 EUR per hour
English to Polish (University of Warsaw, verified) Polish to English (University of Warsaw, verified)
Memberships
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Software
memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Plunet BusinessManager, Powerpoint, SDLX, Trados Online Editor, Wordfast, XTRF Translation Management System
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Bio
I am a full time Polish <> English freelance translator based in Warsaw, Poland, with 20+ years of professional experience, including more than 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, medicine and healthcare.
I combine speed, precision and reliability with great style and quality. I believe in building long-term relations with my clients and assisting them every step of the way.
Education • Linguist specialised in English translation and teaching – MA degree from the Warsaw University Institute of Applied Linguistics (Poland) • Psychologist in the making – 3 semesters away from my second MA degree from the SWPS University Faculty of Psychology (Poland) and numerous courses in mental health and counselling • Professional editor and proofreader – course certified by the Polish Book Publishers Association (PTWK) and other courses • Fitness Instructor certified by the Polish Ministry of Sports with numerous specialised courses Experience • 22 years in translation, including 10 years in pharma, medicine and healthcare • More than 21.5 million words translated since 1998 • Full time freelance translator since 2004 – this is not just a side job for me • Worked as an editor/proofreader for publishing houses and translation agencies for 10 years • Trained pharma & banking corporate departments in drafting quality documents in Polish
What I can offer • Human translation into Polish and English • Speed of up to 750–1250 words per hour in Polish and English – but please remember I very much prefer to have time to fine tune my translations for you! • Impeccable quality and style in both Polish and English – extensive editing and proofreading experience is my huge asset • I can work in MemoQ (own a licence) or your online CAT tool • Excellent information retrieval and terminology searching skills • Great formatting: OCR-ing is my special skill I am not afraid to use for your translation • Advanced skills in deciphering handwriting in medical records
What else you ask? • Strong work ethic: I only accept jobs I can deliver to the highest quality standard • Attention to even the tiniest details • Vast knowledge in a variety of domains • ...and a good grasp of other languages such as French, Spanish, Latin (perfect for your medical and pharmaceutical translations, I know!) and even ancient Greek Medicine, pharma, general health and healthcare Medicine • Dermatology, occupational medicine, cardiology, dentistry (including implantology and periodontology), ophthalmology, oncology, psychiatry, robotic surgery, anatomy, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, respiratory diseases,metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases • Diagnostic imaging results (X-ray, MRI, CT impressions), blood test results,hospital discharge summaries, immunisation records • Standard Operating Procedures. clinical trial documentation • Training materials for specialists
Pharma • SmPCs for human and veterinary products, PILs, marketing authorisations, MSDS, dietary supplements
General health & healthcare • Patient flyers and brochures, letters to patients • Nutrition and nutrition-related laws & regulations • Fitness and training
Notable achievements: Patient brochures for Public Health Scotland (formerly NHSScotland) and NHSinform since 2013, including COVID-19 brochures, posters and video materials.
Notable clients: Pfizer, Roche, Sandoz, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi Biocom, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Polpharma Biologics, Amgen, Abbott Laboratories, MESI Medical, Danone, Unilever, European Agency for Safety and Health At Work(EU-OSHA), Zeiss, Alcon, Bausch Health Poland, Public Health Scotland (previously NHS Scotland), GenePlanet, Kulczyk Foundation, Mapi Research Trust, IQVIA, Medidata, American Heart of Poland, European Society of Cardiology, European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC)
Human resources & corporate governance • Employee assessment and performance measurement systems, staff trainings,employee regulations, HSE policies, job descriptions, employment contracts, terminations, inclusion & diversity initiatives • Corporate guidelines and policies, operating procedures, GDPR, anti-bribery/anti-corruption policies (including FCPA), compliance, business travel, CSR, sustainability and environmental policies, press releases, logistics, distribution
Notable clients: FranklinCovey, HSBC, Cedefop – European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, British American Tobacco, Diageo, Primark,Danone, ABB, Diners Club, Biffa, BAM Ireland, PricewaterhouseCoopers, European Environment Agency, General Motors, Philip Morris, CEDC, BASF, IKEA
Social services, psychology & social policies • Addictions, depression, eating disorders, suicide prevention brochures • Developmental psychology, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy • Domestic violence, family support services: Looked After Children Reviews,Children Protection Plans, contact arrangements, UNOCINI (Understanding the Needs of Children in Northern Ireland) documents • Gender equality, non-discrimination policies, social inclusion, education policies, drug control policies, forced labour, human trafficking
Notable clients: Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland, Tusla – Child and Family Agency, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA),European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC), European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Education Authority Northern Ireland
Other areas
• Law and economics, banking, finance – contracts, agreements, rules and regulations – banking products • Payment cards • Marketing, advertising, mobile apps – corporate, branding and positioning strategies, corporate identity manuals – market research, consumer surveys • European Union – directives, regulations, communications – EU programmes, funds, initiatives – environmental protection – regional development • Art, film, theatre, literary translations • Education – syllabuses and curricula, vocational education • Real estate and infrastructure • Humanities • Tourism and travel • Difficult, rare or uncommon topics requiring quick learning and data retrieval skills (e.g. energy, car tires)
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