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Kelly D. - French/English Translator, Editor - Freelance Consultant, United States

I am currently a college student, and wish to put my French- and English- speaking skills to use through helping companies and individuals with any and all translation and editing projects. I am very passionate about writing and speaking the both French and English, and am very proud of the level of fluency and professionalism that I maintain in both areas. I look forward to contributing to many French/English projects in the future.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Editing Skills Certification 4.50 98% TOP 10% 08/22/2008 10 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.75 91% TOP 10% 08/22/2008 8 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.60 78% 08/22/2008 8 min
Creative Writing Certification 3.10 57% 08/22/2008 12 min
Job Category Interests

Writing
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
French/English Translation 5 yrs 5.0 2008 I am bilingual and therefore able to translate between French and English with timeliness, professionalism, and ease.
French Speaking 5 yrs 5.0 2008 I fluently speak both conversational and professional French on a regular basis.
French Writing 5 yrs 5.0 2008 I am able to write in both conversational, casual, business and formal French.
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
2008 French [SAT II]     SAT Earned a perfect score of 800 / 800 on the French portion of the SAT.
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
01/2006 Present A Minute Or Two Private French Tutor / Manager I serve as a French tutor to private students, usually through weekly sessions. Our focus is on reading, writing, listening, speaking, and comprehension of the French language.
Other Experience
Studying Abroad
I lived and studied for one year in Paris, France. This experience greatly enriched my level of mastery of the French language and perfected my speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
09/2008 Present Oakland University Masters International Business I am currently a student at Oakland University, studying to obtain my Masters degree in International Business, with an additional focus on Arabic and French.
09/2004 05/2008 Stoney Creek High School Diploma General I graduated from Stoney Creek with a GPA of 3.77 on a 4 point possible scale.
I studied French throughout all 4 years of high school, and earned many awards including the rank of 1st in Michigan and 3rd in the United States in overall French language abilities.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Editing Skills Certification 4.50 98% TOP 10% 08/22/2008 10 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.75 91% TOP 10% 08/22/2008 8 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.60 78% 08/22/2008 8 min
Creative Writing Certification 3.10 57% 08/22/2008 12 min