I hold a BA in French with International Studies from the University of Warwick and an MA in Translation in a European Context from Aston University, the latter is a participating course in the prestigious European Masters in Translation Network.
Since becoming a professional translator, I have completed a Level 3 course in Anatomy and Physiology and passed an official Spanish language exam (Diploma de español como lengua extranjera (DELE) – Level C1).
In addition to my qualifications and experience in translation, I have spent considerable time living, studying and working in Quebec, France and Spain to hone my language skills, and I regularly visit French and Spanish speaking countries to keep in touch with the development of the respective languages and cultures.
I regularly read publications in both my foreign and native languages to keep up to date with developments in my specialist areas as well as finding domain specific terminology ensure high quality translations.
As a full member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, I sign up to and abide by the CIOL Professional Code of Conduct which promotes good ethical and professional practice in the translation and interpreting industry.
I am also a member of the ITI Medical Network, an international group of professional translators and interpreters working in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. As part of this network, I have attended workshops on diabetes, acute medicine, vascular and abdominal surgery and obstetrics.
I also joined an NHS Research Ethics Committee in 2018.
