Ms Tess Whitty MITI

I am a certified English-Swedish translator, working full time as a freelancer since 2004 providing translation, editing, proofreading, transcreation and localization services. When working with me you will get an experienced, certified translator that use a procedure of research, translation, proofreading and editing by me, and the possibility to get proofreading/editing by one of my trusted colleagues. I use the latest software in order to give you faster, more consistent translations, with built in layout. I can also perform testing of the localized software, on site or remotely. I have high standards for professionalism and customer service and strive to provide the best experience possible to my clients.

Specialization:
• Business communication, marketing, PR, advertising, copywriting, transcreation
• Software and website localization
• Cosmetics

I have experience translating software, websites, marketing material, blog posts, user manuals, electronic questionnaires, management training material, press releases, advertising material, brochures and product information.

Tools:
• TRADOS Studio 2019
• Smartling
• Wordbee
• MemoQ- unlicensed

Certification:
Certified English-Swedish translator by Institute of Translation & Interpreting, Fall 2014
Certified English-Swedish translator by American Translators Association November 2015

Education:
• Master of Arts in Business Communication and Public Relations, June 1996
• Master of Science in Economics, International Marketing, October 1994
• Classes in proofreading, and editing in Stockholm Sweden, fall 2012
• Online course in creative and clear business writing in Swedish, Feb-June 2015
• Advanced course in Trados Studio, October 2016
• Swedish course in writing for the web 2017
• Copywriting course 2018
• Content marketing course 2019
• Digital marketing translations 2020




ITI membership category: MITI

Translation

English Swedish
ITI Assessed

Specialisms

  • Branding
  • Business
  • Commerce
  • Computer hardware
  • Computer software
  • Cosmetics
  • Human resources
  • Information technology
  • Internet
  • Management
  • Market research
  • Marketing
  • Mobile apps
  • Public relations
  • Skincare
  • Social media
  • Website localisation

Associated skills

  • Consecutive Interpreting
  • Copywriting
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • SEO/SEA translation
  • Software localization

Technology

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • SDL Trados Studio
  • Wordbee

CPD achieved within last 6 years