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Overview
Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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CAROLINE DECLERCQ

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Accomplished Translator and Content Editor with a proven track record at Staples, adept in translation verification and fostering cross-cultural communication. Enhanced content quality and engagement across multiple platforms, achieving significant project goals through meticulous attention to detail and quality assurance. Expert in terminology management, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Translator, Linguistic Reviser

Staples
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Translated and proofread various documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity
  • Revised and corrected translated material
  • Adapted content for cultural relevance and context using linguistic skills
  • Collaborated with team members to meet tight deadlines and project goals
  • Conducted terminological research on a given subject and added terms to the termbase

Content Editor

Air Canada
Montreal
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Edited and optimized content for accuracy and engagement, enhancing reader experience and retention
  • Managed and delivered on content translation

Managing Editor/Translator - French Market

Phidal Publishing
Montreal
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Translated documents from English to French, ensuring linguistic consistency and accuracy
  • Participated in establishing the Publication Plan and the catalogue with the Sales department
  • Improved readability and accuracy through meticulous editing and advanced proofreading techniques
  • Oversaw compliance with editorial guidelines, approving final versions for publication

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
Montreal
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Edited and optimized web content, enhancing readability and engagement
  • Assisted with translation queries
  • Translated product/hotel pages into French when required

Copy/Content Editor

Best Buy
Vancouver
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Edited diverse content for Best Buy, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency
  • Implemented style guide improvements, enhancing overall content quality
  • Streamlined editing process at Best Buy, reducing turnaround time
  • Collaborated with marketing team to craft compelling product descriptions
  • Fostered strong relationships with cross-functional teams at Best Buy
  • Facilitated smooth communication between content creators and stakeholders
  • Supported and coordinated the translation requests

Online Catalog Specialist, Translator

Mega Group Inc./AVB Marketing
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Proofread and edited product pages, enhancing content quality and clarity, ensuring accuracy
  • Audited product data, updating and authoring products on live websites, maintaining data integrity
  • Translated product pages into French, improving accessibility and user experience
  • Reviewed product information meticulously, increasing catalog accuracy and updating database records

Web Content Coordinator

Expedia
London
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact content initiatives
  • Created, developed, and documented internal training SOP
  • Executed and coordinated production tasks e.g., building, updating, maintaining, merchandising pages and creative assets

Education

MASTER - FOREIGN LANGUAGES

University of Valenciennes
Valenciennes
09.2013

BACHELOR - FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ESTICE - Lille
Lille
09.2013

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - LITERATURE, FOREIGN LANGUAGES

St Jude
Armentieres

Skills

  • Copy Editing
  • Translation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Document Translation
  • Terminology Research
  • Quality Assurance
  • Terminology Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Proofreading
  • Translation verification

Hobbies and Interests

  • Yoga
  • Creative Writing
  • Travelling
  • Fine Arts

Languages

  • French, Native
  • English, Highly proficient
  • German, Proficient
  • Spanish, Novice
  • Russian, Novice

Timeline

Translator, Linguistic Reviser

Staples
08.2023 - 01.2025

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

MASTER - FOREIGN LANGUAGES

University of Valenciennes

BACHELOR - FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ESTICE - Lille

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - LITERATURE, FOREIGN LANGUAGES

St Jude
CAROLINE DECLERCQ