Caroline Declercq
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Talented translator with highly developed understanding of English language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and subtitles. Over 3 years of related expertise. For a full account of my work experience, please check my LinkedIn.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator, Proofreader
Staples
08.2023 - Current
- Translated documents from English to French.
- Collaborated with fellow translators to ensure consistency in language usage and style across all documents.
- Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
- Contributed to the creation of company glossaries and style guides to promote consistency within the organization''s translated materials.
- Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Content Editor
Air Canada
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Authored and edited original content across diverse media formats
- Managed and delivered on content translation
- Looked for solutions regarding technical bugs/content display issues.
Managing Editor/Translator- French Market
Phidal Publishing
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines, and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication
- Participated in establishing the Publication Plan and the catalogue with the Sales department
- Coordinated with the Printers to send out the PDF proofs
- Developed story and content ideas according to the publication's style
- Translated editorial content, books into French (English when required).
Digital Content Specialist
Scotiabank
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Authored, edited directly in content management system (AEM) and troubleshoots content display issues.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
Content Editor
Air Transat
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
- Produced clear, concise, and accurate content to reflect tone and level of authority appropriate to content
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
- Optimized content with key search terms to drive traffic and online visibility
- Assisted with translation queries.
- Translated product/hotel pages into French when required
Copy/Content Editor
Best Buy
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Governed the creation of products pages copy
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of various style guides
- Quality checking of new SKUs copy for accuracy
- Wrote and created content for the blog
- Supported and coordinated the translation requests.
- Enhanced overall content quality by proofreading, editing, and revising articles for accuracy and clarity.
Online Catalog Specialist, Translator
Mega Group Inc./AVB Marketing
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Audited product data to ensure integrity and quality
- Updated and authored products on live websites
- Translated product pages in French.
- Increased catalog accuracy by meticulously reviewing product information and updating database records.
Web Content Coordinator
Expedia
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Executed and coordinated production tasks e.g., building, updating, maintaining, merchandising pages and creative assets
- Outsourced and selected images in collaboration with the Digital Design team
- Liaised with internal teams on content requirements
- Created, developed, and documented internal training SOP.
Web Content Coordinator
Shopstyle
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Executed and coordinated production tasks e.g., building, updating, maintaining, localizing merchandising pages and creative assets
- Outsourced and selected images in collaboration with the Digital Design team
- Liaised with internal teams on content requirements ensuring that product content is relevant for the sales channel while meeting brand guidelines
- Translated from German into French the communication materials.
Communication/Content Coordinator
Club Med
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication
- Maintained and published all website content in German using a CMS
- Proofread and copy edited the French product sheets
- Wrote daily social media posts in German
- Outsourced and edited creative assets
- Translated from German into French communication material
- Managed the video content editing of Club Med's YouTube channel.
Education
Master - Foreign Languages
University of Valenciennes
Valenciennes09.2013
Bachelor - Foreign Languages
ESTICE - Lille (Honors)
Lille09.2011
High School Diploma - Literature, Foreign Languages
St Jude - Armentieres
ArmentieresSkills
- Copy Editing
- Translation
- Content Management
- Microsoft Office
- Antidote
- Confluence
- Adobe Lightroom
- Gimp
- WordPress
- SDL Trados
- Cross-cultural communication
- Document Translation
- Proofreading expertise
- Language Localization
Languages
Fluent in French
English
German
Basic knowledge of Spanish and Russian
Hobbies
Yoga, Arts, Travelling
Timeline
Translator, Proofreader
Staples
08.2023 - Current
Content Editor
Air Canada
04.2023 - 05.2023
Managing Editor/Translator- French Market
Phidal Publishing
07.2022 - 03.2023
Digital Content Specialist
Scotiabank
05.2022 - 06.2022
Content Editor
Air Transat
02.2022 - 04.2022
Copy/Content Editor
Best Buy
05.2021 - 01.2022
Online Catalog Specialist, Translator
Mega Group Inc./AVB Marketing
10.2020 - 05.2021
Web Content Coordinator
Expedia
08.2014 - 01.2016
Web Content Coordinator
Shopstyle
01.2014 - 05.2014
Communication/Content Coordinator
Club Med
10.2011 - 04.2012
Master - Foreign Languages
University of Valenciennes
Bachelor - Foreign Languages
ESTICE - Lille (Honors)
High School Diploma - Literature, Foreign Languages
St Jude - Armentieres