Ruby Translations

Elaine N. Ruby Ruby Translations 2 Belgard Downs Rochestown Road Cork, Ireland Telephone: +353 85 7381836 (mobile) E-mail: [email protected]

CURRICULUM VITAE

WORK HISTORY

July 2011 – present Ruby Translations Freelance Translator Translating technical, legal, scientific, medical & marketing texts Translating websites, financial reports, literary projects, educational certificates & references

May 2006 – June 2011 SAP, Galway, Ireland Senior Translator/Group Coordinator/Terminologist Translating technical documents & training courses (DE>EN) Managing translation team Maintaining SAP terminology database Representing department at universities and career fairs

Aug. 2004 - April 2006 Horner APG, Cork, Ireland (Automation company) Bilingual Marketing Executive [English/German] Writing/translating Marketing & Communications material Preparation of bilingual press releases for new product launches Organising company participation in international trade fairs

April 2004 - Aug. 2004 Exel Technology and Global Freight, Cork, Ireland Receptionist/Office Administrator

May 2003 - Sept. 2003 Jetmagic, Cork, Ireland Marketing Executive Writing Marketing & Communications materials Writing copy and updating company website Liaising with advertising and design agencies

1988 - 2001 Hapag-Lloyd Airlines, Hanover, Germany Flight Attendant

1986 - 1987 Linguarama Language School, Dusseldorf, Germany English Teacher Teaching basic and business English to adults ELAINE N. RUBY Ruby Translations Telephone: +353 85 7381836 (mobile) E-mail:[email protected]

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ELAINE N. RUBY Ruby Translations Telephone: +353 85 7381836 (mobile) E-mail:[email protected] EDUCATION

1998 - 2001 Open University Milton Keynes, UK Master of Arts in Cultural and Media Studies

1992 - 1997 University of London, External Programme, London, UK Bachelor of Science [Economics] - Honours

1986 - 1987 Chart University Tutors, London, UK A Level Law A Level Constitutional Law

1983 - 1985 University College, Cork, Ireland 1st Year Science Course - Pass

1978 - 1983 St. Mary’s Secondary School, Cork, Ireland Intermediate Certificate - 10 Honours Leaving Certificate - 6 Honours

OTHER STUDIES

2010 – 2011 The Chartered Institute of Linguists, London, UK Diploma in Translation/German into English

1999 - 2001 The Chartered Institute of Linguists, London, UK German Language Diploma

1997 - 1998 IATA/UFTAA - International Air Transport Association/ Universal Federation of Travel Agents Association, Geneva, Switzerland Travel Consultant Correspondence Course

LANGUAGES  Fluent in English and German  Conversational level Spanish and French  Basic level Hungarian

IT SKILLS  SDL Trados, Microsoft Suite and ACT  Dreamweaver and Contribute  ECDL

HOBBIES/INTERESTS  Golf  Film  Travel  Hill Walking

 Argentine Tango

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST