With fifteen years of experience in the world of translation, working both in-house at a documentation services company and now freelance, I have excellent organisational, time management and communication skills, a very high level of attention to detail, and comprehensive and proven linguistic knowledge.
I specialise in translation and proofreading (Spanish to English) of academic writing, a style which requires concision, precision and clarity. My translated and proofread articles have been published in various high-impact journals.
I maintain close client interaction throughout project lifecycles and enjoy researching new subject matter and rules of style to ensure high-quality texts and full compliance with journal requirements.
I also provide DTP services, including file and image creation, preparation and layout as part of the translation process.
Contact
Tel. UK
Tel. CL
Website
Languages
English
native (British)
Spanish
fluent
German
basic-intermediate
French
basic-intermediate
ProZ Translator Profile
Paul Salter, 2160641 - click to view
Education
University of Exeter, UK
BA Combined Honours in Spanish & German with Year Abroad in Chile – Class 2:1
Royal Grammar School, Guildford, UK
Other info
Permanent residence in Chile.
Issue of SII boletas de honorarios.
Regular blood and platelet donor.
References
Available on request.
Software Skills
Trados Studio 2022
Microsoft Word 365
Microsoft Excel 365
Adobe FrameMaker 7.2 / 8
Adobe InDesign (CC)
Adobe Illustrator (CC)
Adobe Photoshop (CC)
HTML5 & CSS
Work Experience
Fifty6South
Freelance Translation, Proofreading & Desktop Publishing
January 2015 – present
Translation & Proofreading
Academic writing: Papers, abstracts and reports written in either Spanish or English by researchers from universities and other academic, scientific and technical institutions for publication in journals and general dissemination. Implementation of preferred style (APA, CMS, MLA, etc.) and formatting of citations and reference lists. Strict adherence to deadlines and interactive client relationship to guarantee accuracy.
Subject matter experience includes: Sociology - Anthropology - Urban Geography - Social issues - Indigenous Rights - Education - Psychology - Archaeology - Cultural Heritage - Ecology and Biodiversity - Forestry - Aquaculture - Natural Disasters - Economics - Statistics.
Other content: Websites - Marketing materials - Company reports - Video scripts and subtitles - Presentations - Personal and business communications - Educational and professional certification - Financial, administrative and identification documentation.
Desktop Publishing
Specialisation in integration of DTP into translation workflows to maximise translation efficiency and TM re-use and to ensure the production of consistently formatted multi-language versions. Adding value to translation deliverables by providing print-/distribution-ready content with correct line-layout for advanced alphabets.
Adobe FrameMaker: Preparation, enhancement and post-translation layout of technical user manuals.
Adobe InDesign: Preparation, editing and post-translation layout of brochures, marketing materials, company news-letters and product packaging. Design and creation of new layouts for miscellaneous documentation materials.
Adobe Illustrator: Creation, modification and translation-related editing of images and other content. Modification of non-editable graphical content to facilitate translation.
Adobe Photoshop: Modification of non-editable graphical content to facilitate translation.
Microsoft Word / PowerPoint: Design, preparation, editing and post-translation layout of documentation. Replication of non-editable PDF content.
Imprimatur Ltd.
July 2007 – December 2014
Successful UK-based translation and documentation company specialising in automotive technical and marketing publications. Promoted twice in eight years, acquiring comprehensive knowledge of the translation industry.
Production Manager (acting)
March 2013 – December 2014
Tasks: Priority and resource management, supplementary project management, process optimisation, ISO 9001 compliance, quality control. Line management and development of senior staff, recruitment, and supplier payments.
Skills: Balanced focus on detail and ‘big picture’, agility, effective communication, and building strong relationships.
Team Leader, Publishing Department
July 2009 – March 2013
Tasks: Line management and development of Publishing Team members, including project planning and time-management. Daily meetings with other Team Leaders and Project Managers. Regular client liaison to discuss objectives, set priorities and ensure efficiency. Continuous research and knowledge-building to identify and implement up-to-date approaches and technology solutions.
Skills: Problem solving (software, project complications, priority changes), organisation and compliance. Setting expectations and continuous improvement. Thorough knowledge of translation workflow, including DTP and print.
Publishing Technician
July 2007 – July 2009
Tasks: Pre-and post-translation file processing, ensuring translation efficiency, TM re-use and creation of consistent multi-language versions. Production of well-formatted, structurally optimised and visually appealing publications. Design of complex multilingual and multi-platform documents. Project scoping.
Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard DTP software and excellent eye for both detail and process improvement. Exceptional experience in layout of complex-alphabet languages, including Russian, Arabic and Thai.
Universidad de Concepción
English Language Assistant
July 2005 – July 2006
One-year British Council placement at a top-tier Chilean university.
Tasks: Lesson planning, teaching, classroom assistance, conversation classes, student mentoring, and faculty-level presentations on British culture.
Skills: Firm grounding in Spanish language and Chilean culture; planning, organisation and presentation.