Member since Jan '21

Working languages:
Italian to English
English to Italian

Ivor Coward
winning words for your business

Venice, Veneto, Italy
Local time: 09:34 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: English Native in English
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Transcreation, Copywriting, Native speaker conversation, Project management
Expertise
Specializes in:
AgricultureArt, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Chemistry; Chem Sci/EngConstruction / Civil Engineering
Energy / Power GenerationEngineering (general)
Engineering: IndustrialInternet, e-Commerce
Livestock / Animal HusbandryMaterials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)

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Translation education Other - UK degree in Economics; Court-approved Consultant
Experience Years of experience: 33. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2021. Became a member: Jan 2021.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
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Software Adobe Acrobat, DejaVu, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Projetex, Wordfast
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

Translator since 1989, freelance until 1992, then full-time, working with direct clients and as an agency.

Translation and transcreation since 1992.

Hundreds of direct, satisfied loyal clients in over 30 years of full-time work: banks, SpA (plc) companies, multinationals, law firms, academic/state institutions, SMEs and private clients. 

Huge experience/knowledge in terms of subject areas and sheer volume of material read/translated/managed.

Realiable, time- and cost-optimising service. Excellent customer feedback. 

Other: Many interests and hobbies, both related to the translation areas I work in (business, marketing, culture) and a swathe of other subjects.

Style and tone of voice honed over the years to retain accuracy while being immediately approachable for the target reader. In promotional material, both professional and persuasive :-) 

Always rather busy with ongoing projects, I'm flexible enough to fit in urgent projects. 

Prices: very competitive for end customers, but not low enough for most agencies. 

For new customers, I have to ask for payment on ordering. Preferential terms for regular clients. 

I'm always glad to make new contacts, both potential customers and suppliers. 

Thank you - Ivor



Profile last updated
Aug 31, 2022



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