LESLEY GUNN

Magdaleenweg 1, 1271 XG Huizen

Tel 06-28633071 (m)

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A flexible, self-motivated and energeticnative Englishcopywriter / Dutch to English translatorwitha strong business background and a passion for Dutch culture.
CAREER PROFILE

SELF-EMPLOYEDMar 2011 – Present

Freelancewriter /translator

A native Englishfreelance writer and translator specialising incopywriting, online marketing and Dutch to English translations.

Clients and tasks have included but are not limited to:

  • BBC.com – transcription and Dutch to English translation of Panorama film clip.
  • Nice2stay.com – Dutch to English translations of luxury holiday accommodation.
  • Superfood.nl – Dutch to English translation ofblogs, product descriptions, product labels, advertorials, landing pages, press releases, training material and eBooks on the topic of food and nutrition.
  • Detox Your World - research and composition of English articles, product descriptions, advertorials, press releases, recipes, eBooks and training material on the topic of food and nutrition, in addition to SEO research and analysis and wordpress administration.
  • Superfoodies -research and composition of English articles, product descriptions, advertorials, press releases, recipes, eBooks and training material on the topic of food and nutrition, in addition to SEO research and analysis and wordpress administration.
  • Holland at Home – Dutch to English translation of blogs about Dutch culture, advertorials, landing pages and press releases for online Dutch supermarket. Was also responsible for online marketing via Facebook and Twitter, in addition to SEO research & analysis and wordpress administration.
  • Finodex.nl – Dutch to English translation of articles, product descriptions, eBooks and training materials aimed at Options Investors.
  • Ashford Global IT – research and composition of English articles on IT Service Management methodology.
  • Yo Yo Books– proofreading and translation of children’s books.
  • A variety of translation and propfreading assignments for a large number of translation bureaus including, Founding Translate, SDL Plc andTranslationsinLondon.
  • Ferm.com– Translation of website content for Dutch power tool manufacturer.

ABN AMRO BANK (Amsterdam)Apr 2010 – Oct 2010

IT Service Management Consultant

Provided IT Service Management consultancy on IT Service Desk, Incident, Problem, Change & Configuration Management processes and procedures.

EMAILLE KEIZER (Amsterdam)May 2009 – Apr 2010

Retail Assistant

Improved Dutch language skills at Dutch homeware store.

VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT (Amsterdam)Feb 2009 – Apr 2009

Dutch as a second Language

Studied ‘Nederlands als Tweede Taal’ to NT2 Level 2 and passed 4 associated exams. Simultaneouslyvolunteered at the Dierenopvangcentrum Amsterdam to further hone language skills.

WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LTD (Amsterdam) Nov 2008 – Jan 2009

Retail Assistant

Improved Dutch language skills at the Amsterdambranch ofthe famous British bookstore.

ABN AMRO BANK (London and Amsterdam)Jul 2003 – Aug 2008

Global Service Management Analyst

Co-ordinated IT Service Management processes and procedures, including IT Service Desk, Incident, Problem, Change & Service Level Management.

STANDARD BANKMay 2002 –Jul 2003 May 2002 – July 2003

IT Change Control Manager

ManagedIT Change Control processes and procedures.

ROBERT FLEMINGS LTD (now JPMorgan Chase and Co)Mar 1999 – Mar 2002

Help Desk Deputy Team Leader

Deputy Team Leader for busy IT Helpdesk, supporting over 1000 end-users.

LLOYDS BANK, TREASURY DIVISION1995-1999

IT Data Security Officer

Maintainedthesecurity of thebank’s IT Environment.

LLOYDS BANK PLC1989-1995

Sales & Services Coordinator Chatham/Rochester Group

Maximised sales of Insurance Service products in 6 Lloyds Bank branches and promoted Service Excellence.

Sales & Services Coordinator Chatham Branch

Maximised sales of Insurance Service products in Chatham branch and promoted Service Excellence.

Accounts Services Assistant Chatham Branch

Ad-hoc customer service and administrative duties.

EDUCATION

RAINHAM MARK GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KENT 1982-1987

O Levels

Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, French, German, History, Art

A Levels

English Literature, German & French

‘Nederlands als Tweede Taal’ - NT2 Level 2

Personal Development Courses

5-Day Management Programme

Conflict Resolution

Influencing Skills

Advanced Presentation Skills

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth:1 March 1969

Marital Status:Single

Nationality: British

Interests: Travelling, reading, current affairs, languages.