Gudrun Brunot

Translator, Vocal Performer & Voice-Over Actor

Contact Information, Resume & Rates

Gudrun A. Brunot

Translator/Interpreter

P.O. Box 1291

Twisp, WA 98856

MESSAGE PHONE: 509-***-**** Fax: 509-***-****

E-mail: abqedo@r.postjobfree.com

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LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

Fluency in Swedish, English, and French, written and spoken; thorough background in Swedish, French, German, English, and US literature and culture; excellent understanding and pronunciation of German and Spanish.

INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE

Phone interpretation for Certified Languages and Cyracom International; TechWorld Language Solutions doing over-the-phone marketing role play simulations as an assessor; English-Swedish court interpretation at depositions.

TRANSLATION EXPERIENCE

Language pairs: Swedish to English; English to Swedish;

French to English; German to English.

Subject Areas: Computer system messages, help files, software manuals, and tutorials; French Brevet multiple subject exams; marketing and financial materials; promotional material in the areas of food, paper manufacturing, medical equipment; biographical excerpts; business correspondence; speeches; health, product, and marketing surveys; product literature and user guides; lyrics from songs and classical choral works; diplomas, university transcripts, and certificates.

TRANSCRIPTION FROM TAPE

radio programs; lectures; Interviews and conversations; computer-related and technical material.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

B.A., M.A., and teaching credential in foreign languages: Universities of Stockholm, Lund and Gothenburg, Sweden.

California Secondary Clear Teaching Credential in French and English: Commission of Teacher Credentialing, Sacramento, CA.

ATA accreditation French to English: American Translators' Assn.

Creative writing, special education, and word processing: SF State University and City College, San Francisco, CA.

Spanish: The Institute for Foreign Studies, Monterey, CA.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Ability to express concepts clearly and succinctly orally and in writing; considerable experience composing, narrating, and producing ads and voiceovers; excellent interpersonal skills; experience using sound editing dictation, and adaptive technology programs and devices.

References and work evaluation available upon request.

RATES AND CHARGES

Per word rate for translation : May vary depending on complexity. Per word rate for editing of translations will be estimated at 60% of the translation per word rate.

Payment: Payment by check in US currency preferred. If payments are made in any other currency, a conversion fee will be applied.

Rush assignments: Unless otherwise negotiated, a 50% fee will be applied for rush or over-the-weekend assignments.

Expenses: Travel and other expenses related to an assignment will be applied as negotiated with customer.

Voice-Over/Narration $65/hour

Talent/Singing $75/hour or $75 minimum

Interpreting $70/hour or $545/day

Language consulting $45/hour

Teaching $45/hour

Technical writing $50/hour

Text editing $45/hour

Proofreading $45/hour

Reviewing $45/hour

Transcribing Per negotiation

Translation, Swedish-English $.17-$.19/word, minimum $45/hour

Editing of translation: $45/hour or 60% of per word rate

Translation, English-Swedish: $.17-$.19, Minimum $45/hour

Editing of translation $45/hour or 60% of per word rate

Translation, French into English: $.14/word, Minimum $40

Editing of translation: $40/hour or 60% of per word rate

Translation, German into English: $.14/word, Minimum $40/hour

Editing of translation: $40/hour or 60% of per word rate

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