Chris Fortin
▪ twitter.com/christranslates
SKILLS
Language: French-English translation; French-English and English-French interpretation; voiceovers
Software: WordFast Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Trados 2007, Across, XTM, Xbench, XTRF, Studio, Flow, SDLX
Industry expertise: marketing, tourism, media (film, radio, television), advertising, public relations, retail, Internet/e-Commerce, journalism
Other skills: project management, budgeting, social media strategy, writing, editing, human resources, training
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Translator and Interpreter 2007 – Present
§ Translated French to English, proofread translations, and interpreted French to English and English to French, for clients across a wide array of industries
Iverson Language Associates, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2010 – 2011
Project Assistant
§ Managed vendor selection process, screening translator CVs and contributing to hiring decisions
§ Created budgets for multiple projects and worked closely with project managers throughout project lifecycles
Allegro Translations, Madison, Wisconsin Jun – Aug 2010
Project Manager
§ Managed every stage of translation projects including editing, accounting, and hiring vendors
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2008 – 2010
Teaching Assistant, French Department
§ Prepared and evaluated written and oral exams for 60 students in 2 levels of French classes
Education Nationale, Remiremont, France 2007 – 2008
English Language Teacher
§ Taught English classes to 25-30 high school students, including original lessons on American culture
Badin/Alter High School, Hamilton and Kettering, Ohio 2007 – 2008
French Language Instructor
§ Taught five levels of French at two high schools simultaneously to 25-30 students per class
§ Developed original lesson plans, creative classroom activities and take-home assignments
Education Nationale, Nancy, France 2006 – 2007
§ Taught English classes to 25-30 elementary school students, including lessons on American culture
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Expected 2014
M.A. in Foreign Language and Literature; concentration in Translation
University of Massachusetts-Amherst 2011
Certificate in Medical Interpreting
EDUCATION (continued)
University of Cincinnati 2005
Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature (High Honors)
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
RADIO EXPERIENCE
WAVE 106, The Mix Radio Group 2012 – Dec 2013
On Air and Social Media Coordinator
The Blaze Radio Network/SiriusXM Mar – Jun 2013
Producer and News Anchor
WUBE, Hubbard Radio Jan – Jul 2012
On Air
Hit Music Now, The Mix Radio Group Dec 2011 – Mar 2012
On Air and Midday Jock
WXSS/WMYX, Entercom May – Aug 2011
On Air
Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show Dec 2010
French Language Coach
Metro Networks 2004 – 2006
On Air
WPFB AM and FM 2002 – 2003
On Air
WLW AM, Clear Channel Summer 2000
Intern
WOBO FM 1999 – 2002
On Air Host
WMKV FM 1996 – 2000
Volunteer