Laurence Auffret
22 St Johns road, Strefford,Manchester
Summary
Experienced programme coordinator and international project manager with a strong track record in multi-stakeholder operations, strategic partnership development, and cross-border team coordination. Through founding a global translation agency and leading a European professional association, I have developed expertise in proposal development, budget management, quality assurance, and donor/client relationship management. I am highly organised, adaptable, and self-motivated, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. My native French, near-native English, and extensive experience working across Europe, Latin America, and Asia position me well for international collaboration and travel. I am motivated by charity organisations' mission to improve lives and build futures, and confident my experience in multi-programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and international operations aligns well with this role.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Manager
Cinetique Translations
Manchester
01.2003 - 01.2026
- Founded and managed an international translation agency serving the scientific and medical sectors, coordinating 60–80 freelancers monthly across multiple countries.
- Managed a portfolio of international projects simultaneously, coordinating multilingual teams across different time zones and ensuring delivery against contractual deadlines.
- Acted as focal point for client communications, proposals, and progress reporting.
- Prepared reports in response to EU tenders.
- Prepared and reviewed project documentation including quotes, contracts, budgets, and deliverable reports.
- Implemented quality assurance processes and workflow optimisation systems.
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with institutional and corporate clients.
- Wrote successful project proposals and managed the full business development cycle.
- Planned and monitored project budgets, ensuring profitability and compliance.
- Delivered linguistic services for 25 clinical conferences (200 doctors each) across 8 countries in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, involving 12 languages.
- Coordinated approximately 60 remote translators for documentation delivery.
- Managed travel, accommodation, and technical setup for interpreter teams (6–20 per event).
- Liaised with multiple stakeholders across regions, responding to programme changes.
- Ensured quality control and collated feedback for continuous improvement.
Vice President & President
European Medical Writers Association
Europe
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Led a pan-European professional association with responsibilities for governance, strategic development, and international programme coordination.
- Initiated and completed the Association's long-term growth strategy, still in use today.
- Expanded organisational reach through targeted engagement and partnership development.
- Managed relationships with institutional and corporate partners and member organisations across Europe.
- Organised two international conferences annually, coordinating speakers, participants, and logistics across multiple countries.
- Implemented crisis response during the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcanic disruption, rapidly deploying hybrid delivery solutions to ensure programme continuity.
- Promoted remote conferencing as part of broader inclusion and sustainability initiatives.
Host and Property Manager
Airbnb
Manchester
01.2014 - 01.2026
- Managed end-to-end guest experience, hosting over 3,500 guests with consistently high satisfaction ratings.
- Demonstrated flexibility, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication.
Founder and Project Manager
Community-based Music Projects
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Coordinated a community carnival band of 80 participants.
- Organised performances and managed international travel logistics for carnival events.
- Provided on-site interpreting and cultural liaison.
- Developed a 3-year programme of workshops and seminars on Afro-Brazilian culture in partnership with Brazilian artist Giba Gonçalves.
- Managed contracts, venue bookings, promotion, participant registration, and programme materials.
Education
Diploma - Translation (Technical)
01-2005
Diploma - Public Service Interpreting (Medical)
01-2005
Certificate - Medical writing
01-2007
BTech - Music Technology
01-1997
MA - Linguistics and Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Dissertation - Psychology of Self-Learning)
01-1996
BSc & MSc - Bioengineering
01-1992
Skills
- Programme management and coordination
- Microsoft Office and Teams
- Proposal writing and quality review
- Google Workspace
- Budget preparation and monitoring
- Financial software expertise
- Contract management and compliance
- AI tools proficiency
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Project management platforms
Custom Section
- Experienced international traveller, available and willing to travel overseas regularly
- Bilingual English-French, with conversational Portuguese and beginner Spanish
- DBS clearance held
- Full UK driving licence
- Dual national: French and British (full working rights in the UK)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Host and Property Manager - Airbnb
01.2014 - 01.2026
Vice President & President - European Medical Writers Association
01.2009 - 01.2011
Founder and Manager - Cinetique Translations
01.2003 - 01.2026
Founder and Project Manager - Community-based Music Projects
01.1996 - 01.2004
Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK) - Diploma, Translation (Technical)
Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK) - Diploma, Public Service Interpreting (Medical)
European Medical Writers Association - Certificate, Medical writing
Weston College of HE (UK) - BTech, Music Technology
Grenoble 3 University (France) - MA, Linguistics and Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Dissertation - Psychology of Self-Learning)
Rennes University (France) - BSc & MSc, Bioengineering