Cornic Laurent - translator's profile on GlobTra.com

Translator
Experienced State-Authorized Translator Norwegian to French

About me / Qualifications

Enthusiastic translator from Norwegian and English to French since 2001. Became sworn translator (State-authorized) from Norwegian to French in Norway (2007) and was also State-Authorized in France (2008-2010).

Valuable experience as both a freelance translator and as a project leader / quality controller in one of the biggest Norwegian translation bureaus. Complete overview of the translation process allows to stick to any client's needs and expectations. Many years of work in Norway (January 1998 - August 2007 and presently since August 2010), in France (1992-1997 and 2007-2010), and a few months in English-speaking countries.

Works also as a Cross-cultural coach.

Key words

Precision - rapidity - method - flexibility - passion - reliability - confidentiality and ethics - inquisitiveness - consciousness - experience. 

 

Specialization 

Polyvalent and adaptable sworn (Norwegian / French) translator: this certification implies 5 different tests to pass (culture, economics, law, technical and oral). Translations in most subjects and for very different clients.

My most common fields of competence are nevertheless:

  • Business (economics, finance, marketing, politics, contracts - law, bank-insurance, etc...)
  • Certificates - diplomas
  • Technical niches (energy, environment, IT, sorting devices)
  • Tourism, history, geography, sport, development aid.

 

Education (France & Norway)

2009                         French State-authorized translator (3 months training)

2007                         Government authorized translator exam (Norway)

1992                         DESS Marketing with distinction (Master in Mktg)

1991                         Compulsory military service, sergeant

1990                         University, Political Science Studies Institute (IEP),

                                economics-finance major

1988                         University, Economics and Business Major (DUT)

1986                         High School Diploma, Economics, with distinction

 

Interests

- Reading in 3 languages: IT, media, History, novels, psychology, society, sport, etc. in 3 languages.

- Music and all kinds of languages 

- Computer: Trados 2007 Freelance, SDLX, TagEditor, notions of FastWord, Data card, extensive use of PC and Internet.

- Traveling: many countries visited (mostly in connection with work)

- Sports challenges: Marathon (active), football, etc..

Languages:

Norwegian - French
  • Native speaker (French)
  • Years of experience: 10
  • Translation / Authenticated Translation / Proofreading / Permanent job
  • 0.16 EUR / word (source)
English - French
  • Native speaker (French)
  • Years of experience: 12
  • Translation / Proofreading / Permanent job
  • 0.11 EUR / word (source)
Danish - French
  • Native speaker (French)
  • Years of experience: 4
  • Translation / Proofreading / Permanent job
  • 0.12 EUR / word (source)

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Laurent is surely a very professional translator.
Positive Sep 12, 2007 Arterm Sedov

Areas of expertise:

• Business / Financial • Legal • Marketing • Other • Business / Commerce (general) • Arts and Humanities (general) • Art / Crafts / Painting • Industry and Technology (general) • Building & Construction • Cinema, Film, TV, Drama • Accounting & Auditing • Diplomas, CVs, Licenses, Certificates • Law (general) • Insurance • Ecology & Environment • Education / Pedagogy • Manufacturing • Finance / Economics (general) • Management • Government / Politics • Geography • History • Real Estate • IT / E-Commerce / Internet • Engineering: Energy / Power Generation • Engineering: Mechanical / Automation & Robotics • Journalism • Localization (Software/Websites) • Marketing / Market Research / Retail • Computer Hardware • Music • Media / Multimedia • Medical (general) • Computers (general) • Philosophy • Computer Software • Psychology • Advertising • Human Resources • Sports / Recreation / Fitness • International Development / Cooperation • European Union • Travel & Tourism

Translation software:

• SDLX • TRADOS • Wordfast

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Contact:

Cornic Laurent Prof Dahls gate 51B NO - 0367 Oslo Norway +47 92 45 71 82 +47 92 45 71 82 Send message