Member since Jul '15

Working languages:
English to Portuguese
Portuguese to English
Spanish to English
English to Spanish
Portuguese to Spanish

Colin Speed
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Portugal
Local time: 13:02 WEST (GMT+1)

Native in: English (Variant: UK) Native in English
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Jun 20, 2018 (posted via Translators without Borders):  I finished an ESL to ENG project, Web newspiece, 329 words for Translators without Borders A summary of one of the meetings held at the UN. ...more, + 1 other entry »
Total word count: 570

Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
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Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, MT post-editing, Transcription, Training, Desktop publishing, Project management
Expertise
Specializes in:
Tourism & TravelComputers: Systems, Networks
IT (Information Technology)Computers: Software
Telecom(munications)Finance (general)
Aerospace / Aviation / SpaceInternet, e-Commerce

Volunteer translations

Volunteer professional humanitarian translation services-

Translators without Borders

Words translated: 570
Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations

Rates
English to Portuguese - Standard rate: 0.09 EUR per word / 70 EUR per hour
Portuguese to English - Standard rate: 0.09 EUR per word / 70 EUR per hour
Spanish to English - Standard rate: 0.09 EUR per word / 70 EUR per hour
English to Spanish - Standard rate: 0.09 EUR per word / 70 EUR per hour
Portuguese to Spanish - Standard rate: 0.09 EUR per word / 70 EUR per hour

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 53, Questions answered: 18
Blue Board entries made by this user  3 entries

Payment methods accepted PayPal, Visa, Wire transfer, MasterCard
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 4
Translation education Master's degree - University of Porto, Portugal
Experience Years of experience: 32. Registered at ProZ.com: May 2013. Became a member: Jul 2015.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s)
Credentials Spanish (Universidad de Sevilla, verified)
Spanish (University of Strathclyde, verified)
Portuguese (Brazilian Gov't, verified)
Portuguese (Celpe-Bras, verified)
Portuguese (University of Strathclyde, verified)


Memberships ITI, APT, ABRATES, ASETRAD
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio
Website https://www.tukanosweb.com
Events and training
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
Bio

Since 1992 I have been working as a freelance translator/proofreader in the language pairs Portuguese/Brazilian Portuguese/African Portuguese and Spanish/Latin American Spanish to English. I also translate from English into Portuguese and Spanish, and from Spanish to Portuguese and vice-versa. I am a Qualified Member of the Institute of Translators and Interpreters and have qualified for ISO 7001 certification. I am also a member of The Brazilian Translator's Association (ABRATES), the Portuguese Translator's Association (APT), the Spanish Translator's Association (ASETRAD) and the American Translator's Association (ATA).

I can supply certified translations for Portugal, United Kingdom and the USA. 

I specialise in: Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Civil Partnetship Certificates, Divorce Certificates, Death Certificates, Criminal Record Checks, University Degree Certificates, Academic Transcripts, High School Certificates, High School Transcripts, Bank Statements, Identity Cards, Company Registration Certificates, Income Tax Returns, Social Security Statements, Sworn Statements, Political Asylum Applications, Authorisations for children to travel, Medical Records, Vaccination Certificates, Visa Support Declarations, Court Documents, Court Decisions, Contracts amonsgst others.

I can provide digital translations, with digital signatures and stamps which can be verified electronically or I can provide paper translations with conventional signatures and stamps. 

I provide translations for the following Spanish speaking countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela; and for the following Portuguese speaking countries: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Guinea Bissau, Macau, Mozambique, Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe.

I accept payment in BRL, EUR, GBP or USD, and you can pay by bank transfer, BIZUM, MBWAY or PIX. 


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Total pts earned: 53
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Top languages (PRO)
Spanish to English16
English to Spanish12
Portuguese to English12
Spanish to Portuguese8
English to Portuguese5
Top general fields (PRO)
Bus/Financial29
Law/Patents12
Tech/Engineering8
Social Sciences4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Finance (general)24
IT (Information Technology)8
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs8
Botany4
Business/Commerce (general)4
Human Resources4
Agriculture1

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Mar 13