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Description

Transform your English content into authentic and impactful French

Native translator with 20+ years of experience, I specialize in localizing high-stakes content for the French-speaking market. My unique expertise combines high-end traditional translation with cutting-edge AI technologies.

🎯 MY DUAL EXPERTISE

While many translators are still adapting to AI, I am one of its drivers. I currently contribute to Google's Gemini AI training program as a linguistic specialist, while delivering 500,000+ words annually for Fortune 500 clients and international organizations.

✅ WHAT I BRING

• Publication-quality translation → No revisions needed • AI & MTPE Mastery → Speed without compromising quality • In-depth business knowledge → I understand your business challenges • Guaranteed responsiveness → Response within 2h, early delivery

📊 AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

Corporate & B2B Corporate communications, marketing campaigns, UX/UI content, technical documentation Recent clients: DuPont, Qualtrics, Cargill, Nu Skin (via Acolad)

International Development Institutional documents, reports, strategic communications Clients: UNICEF, World Bank, UNDP, IFC, African Development Bank

Tech & AI SaaS content, technical documentation, AI/NLP terminology, digital product localization

Health & Sciences Epidemiology (HIV/AIDS), maternal and child health, medical content

Other specializations Renewable energy, mining sector, cosmetics, literary translation

🛠️ TOOLS & METHODOLOGIES

• CAT Tools: Memsource (Phrase), XTM, memoQ, Smartcat, Wordfast • AI/MT: DeepL, ChatGPT, Gemini • QA: Xbench, rigorous quality control processes • Project Management: Agile methodology, proactive communication

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Partenaire agréé Google
AI Linguistic Specialist & Data Evaluator
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
Specialized contributor to Google's Gemini AI training program, focusing on optimizing model learning and linguistic quality in French.

Main tasks: • Processing 100+ complex prompts per week (text rating, prompt generation, quality evaluation) • Evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, cultural relevance, and linguistic naturalness • Contributing to the development of ethical AI standards and bias mitigation in NLP systems • Continuous technological monitoring of AI/NLP advancements and cutting-edge terminology
Alafrench Translation Services
CEO & Project Coordinator
September 2006 - November 2018 (12 years and 2 months)
Le Cap, South Africa
Founded and managed a specialized translation agency serving companies and institutions across Africa.

Achievements: • Portfolio of 50+ clients including mining companies, NGOs, and government agencies • Built and managed a team of 7 professional translators • Full project lifecycle management: business development, workflow coordination, quality control, delivery • Specialization in localization for the mining, NGO, and governmental sectors in Southern Africa • Consistent year-on-year revenue growth • Strong client relationships leading to long-term contracts

Sectors: Mining & Extractive Industries · NGOs & Development · Public Sector · Southern Africa
Project Management Team Leadership Client Relations Quality Control Translation
Université de Johannesburg/UNISA
Translation Lecturer
EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
January 2005 - December 2007 (2 years and 11 months)
Johannesbourg, South Africa
Taught advanced translation theory and practice to undergraduate students.

Responsibilities: • Developed curriculum focused on specialized translation techniques and localization • Trained students in the practical challenges of professional translation • Imparted industry professional standards • Bridged the gap between academic theory and professional practice
Higher Education Curriculum Development Translation Theory Pedagogy