Dear Hiring
Manager,
I am pleased to submit my application for the
position of Translator, and it would be a privilege to work for your company. Upon
reviewing my attached resume and letter of recommendation, you will notice that
my professional experience and education have contributed to the development of
my language skills.
Passionate
about languages, I chose to leave Quebec at the age of 18 to work in Alberta
and learn English. Subsequently, I obtained a college diploma in languages and literature,
followed by a bachelor’s degree in graphic communication.
Translation
and copywriting of various documents have always been an integral part of my
responsibilities as a bilingual graphic designer. Being also in charge of
marketing, communications, social media, and web management, I have juggled
multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines. Furthermore, I pursued a
coaching training program accredited by the International Coaching Federation,
which enabled me to write a book, deliver presentations, and work as a radio
columnist. These experiences have honed my language skills and expertise in
planning, organizing and time management.
In
January 2021, I obtained a contract as a Translator-Reviser for an
international company headquartered in the United States. At the end of the
latter, due to budgetary constraints, I opted to travel solo for several months
in South-East Asia, the United States and British Columbia (Canada). Throughout
this enriching journey, my proficiency in English enabled me to interact with
people from different nationalities.
Due
to my passion for travel, writing, literature, and research, as well as my
attention to detail, I have become a diligent and meticulous translator. Having
an excellent mastery of both French and English, I would be delighted to demonstrate
my skills. Thank you for considering my application for this position, and
please feel free to reach out to me for any further information.
Sincerely,
Nadia
Caouette
EDUCATION: College: Letters and Languages (DEC) 1997 - 2000
University: Graphic Communication (BAC) 2004 - 2007
Coaching Certificate ICF (English training) 2015
LANGUAGES: French (native), English (fluent),
WORK EXPERIENCE
Translator-Reviser (English-French) 2021
Seacret (International
Company based in the United States)
- Translation
and proofreading of documents and websites
- Marketing
and communication
- Legal and internal
documentation
Freelance Copywriter, Translator-Reviser 2014 - 2023
(English-French, French-English)
-
Copywriting,
translation and proofreading of documents, books,
websites, social media, blog posts
Graphic Designer and Translator (French-English,
English-French) 2008 - 2014
Transit and Ongles D’Or
-
Copywriting,
translation and proofreading of documents and websites
-
Marketing
and communication
-
Quotes from suppliers from Canada and China
-
Concept
and design
-
Social
media and web platforms management
Life
and Business Coach 2015 - 2023
Individual and group coaching
-
Interpersonal
skills, conflict management, organizational processes,
budgetary strategies, time management
-
Conferences
-
Author
of the book Atteindre ses objectifs,
une approche simple
et
efficace
Other Experience (throughout my education) 1996 - 2006
- Teaching assistant in College (English, French)
- Advertising agency
- Waitress, cashier, jewellery saleswoman and consultant