PUB USER: Ieva_Saga

I have more than 11 years experience as a translator, and this job isn't just a source of income, but also my hobby and life-style.

I am SDL Trados certified, and I own a last version of this software.

My native language is Latvian, and I live in both Latvia, and the UK.

I have proficiency in most translation subjects and have worked as a proof reader.

EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL COURSES
- SLD Trados 2007 Workbench Certified, 01/2008
- Latvian Academy of Culture,
Department of Cultural Sociology and Public Relations
(bachelor degree in Sociology and English language), 06/2001

WORK HISTORY
- UK Central Authority for the Exchange of Criminal Records, translator, from 09/2008 up to date
- Kontinents Publishers Ltd,
translator of British/Irish/American fiction, 07/2004 up to date

- Self-employed freelance translator
(working for different UK, European etc. agencies, and private customers), 08/1998 up to date

- Publishing house Mantojums and joint-stock company Mantojums –literary and technical editor, proof-reader, 2001/04-2002/12

EXAMPLES OF MY RECENT TRANSLATIONS

• OLX and Saba website translation and localization
• Excerpts from Penal Code of Latvia
• Fiskars website
• Product name development and product description
translation for new exclusive cosmetics series in
Latvian market
• Ongoing translations for easyJet website
• All gaming content localization and marketing material
translation for Merit Games
• Marketing campaign materials for Hewlett Packard and
Husquarna new mower worldwide launching
• TextileMarket website (including MarketLocator) and
promotional e-mails
• FIDE, Siemens manual for European Anti-Fraud Office
database programme
• Proofreading of Axiom Sensis XP manual (operation,
hardware, acquisition and information system software,
integration with recording systems etc.)
• Project Management guidelines and programme manual
for EC over-border cooperation project
• Electrical handheld tools and power tools manual and
safety instructions
• Lift truck operator’s manuals and service manuals
• Pump and water suction kit manuals
• Bicycle technical service manuals
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• TV, fridge, oven and multimedia manuals