«Lydia is not only an outstanding technical writer, her ability to gather valuable information, to organize content in a way that makes sense, to find simple solutions to complex problems, to coordinate resources for the benefit of a project, is what makes her an exceptional Content Manager. Lydia was always able to create content quickly and efficiently, even in last-minute situations. But what I would especially highlight about Lydia is her ability to work as part of a team and to identify unique qualities to build relationships. Therefore, I have no doubt that she would be a great asset to any organization.»
Lydia Foster
Barcelona y alrededores
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Irish tech writer, translator/localizer, and knowledge manager based in Barcelona for…
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Localization shouldn’t feel like a compliance burden. Managing content across global and regional markets takes more than translation. Without…
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Educación
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili
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Online Postgraduate course including:
1. Revising and Editing
2. Copyediting
3. Electronic editing
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Doctoral studies in Translation, completing courses on:
Discourse, Description, Critism and Comparison of Literary Translation; Studies on Comparative Literature; Literary Reception: Internal Approximation; Contemporary Reflection on Literary Translation; Text and Translation: Macrotextual and Cultural Strategies. -
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100 hour preparation course
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Actividades y grupos:Captain of DCU Hockey Team 1999-2000
Modules taken in:
Interpreting, Translation Technology, Screen-translation, Scientific and Legal translation, Spanish Culture & Society, French Culture & Society, Linguistics, French language, Spanish language, Translation Theory -
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Cursos
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Administer Confluence to improve the user experience | Atlassian Confluence Site Admin
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Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística, Nivell D Catalan
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Excel 2007 per a professionals del sector lingüístic IT
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International TEFL Certificate
B*
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Technical Writing: How to Write Using DITA XML
Udemy Online
Proyectos
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Marketing > Snow industry
Catalan to English translation of a commercial brochure for a mountain resort operator.
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Mechanical Engineering > Rail
French to English translation/review of a system FMEA for the rail industry.
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IT > SAP Localization
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Spanish to English localization of SAP core HR modules (recruitment, payroll, time&attendance, etc.) through a SAP language service partner
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IT > Virtualization
Spanish to English translation of marketing material, implementation guides, and tech documentation for a virtualization solution.
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Gastronomy > Culinary Arts
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Spanish to English translation of numerous recipes for chocolate-based haute cuisine desserts and pastisserie.
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Mechanical Engineering > Snow equipment
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French to English translation of commercial documentation and technical specifications for company that manufactures mountain risk prevention equipment and equipment for ski resorts.
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IT > Records Management / Archiving
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French to English translation of technical documentation (user guide, API, admin guides) for a records management and archiving system
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IT & Localization > SAP
Spanish to English localization of strings for the SD module
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Gastronomy > Olive Oil
Spanish to English translation of a monographic book on Spanish olive oils.
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Gastronomy > Wine
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Spanish/Catalan to English translation of commercial materials (website, labels, tasting notes) for a leading winemaker
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IT > Digital Marketing & Digital Signage
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Spanish to English translation and tech writing for a digital marketing & digital signage management system.
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Media > DIY
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Spanish to English translation of product catalogues and brochures for a leading DIY and builders' supplier chain.
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IT > Social Media
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Spanish to English localization of an enterprise social network platform and associated documentation (marketing, technical, user interfaces, etc.)
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IT > Cloud Computing
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Spanish to English translation of user guides for a web-based desktop
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Media > Fashion
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Spanish to English translation of advertising and publicity material for a well-known fashion brand.
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IT > SAP Localization
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Spanish to English localization of custom development of SAP HR modules for a major client in the Power & Energy sector.
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Mechanical Engineering > Baggage Handling System
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Spanish to English translation of technical documentation for a baggage handling system, including technical specifications, civil engineering works and management software.
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Electronics / Mechanical Engineering > Appliances
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Spanish to English translation of technical maintenance documentation for an electrical appliance manufacturer (pyrolytic ovens, induction cookers, coffee machines, etc.)
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IT > SAP Localization
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Spanish to English localization of a custom development of SAP R/3 ERP (modules SD, MM, CO, FI) for a major client in the Power & Energy sector.
Idiomas
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Catalan
Competencia profesional completa
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English
Competencia bilingüe o nativa
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Spanish
Competencia bilingüe o nativa
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French
Competencia básica profesional
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