LOUISE MARY GOUGH
Abthorpe,Northamptonshire
Summary
Accomplished translation professional with expertise in written translation from French and German to English, leveraging advanced translation software proficiency. Skilled in machine translation post-editing, proofreading, editing, and transcreation, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Demonstrates strong project management capabilities with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to discretion and confidentiality. Aspires to further enhance linguistic services by integrating innovative solutions within the translation industry.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance Translator
Self-employed
Towcester, Northamptonshire
1995.01 - 2026.02
- Specialist areas: stakeholder communications, investor relations, patents, websites, proofreading of documents written in English by non-native authors, post-editing of machine-translated texts.
- Specialist industries: information technology, telecommunications, commercial, legal, business management, supply chain/logistics, environmental protection, domestic appliances.
- Complete projects by the required deadline while ensuring accuracy and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Played a key role in preparing bilingual documentation and language support for Euroskills 2021 in Austria.
- Carried out committee and assessment work for The Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
Technical Translator
Siemens plc
Chertsey, Surrey
1990.01 - 1995.01
- Translation of highly technical texts from German and French into English in the specialist areas of data processing and telecommunications.
- Translation of instruction manuals and other user documentation, sales literature, press releases and product development documentation for Siemens.
- Management of a number of large-scale projects including coordinating the translation of several thousand paper-based files for a major German telecommunications company.
- Edited machine-translated texts to ensure their correctness and readability.
Staff Translator
HM Customs and Excise
London
1988.01 - 1990.01
- Translation of texts into English from German, French, Dutch and Italian, ensuring accuracy and adhering to deadlines.
- Subject areas included customs documentation, VAT legislation, interview reports and correspondence.
- Duties also included liaising with freelance translators, preparation of accounts and line management.
Education
BA (Joint Honours) - German and French
University College, Cardiff
Wales 1981.10 - 1985.06
Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation - Translation Studies
University of Westminster
London 1989.10 - 1990.11
Skills
- Written translation - French and German to English
- Translation software proficiency
- Machine translation post-editing
- Proofreading and editing
- Transcreation
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Discretion and confidentiality
Certification
Member of The Institute of Translation and Interpreting
Languages
English
Native
German
Proficient (C2)
French
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Translator
Self-employed
1995.01 - 2026.02
Technical Translator
Siemens plc
1990.01 - 1995.01
Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation - Translation Studies
University of Westminster
1989.10 - 1990.11
Staff Translator
HM Customs and Excise
1988.01 - 1990.01
BA (Joint Honours) - German and French
University College, Cardiff
1981.10 - 1985.06