Elizabeth Garrison
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Originally from Philadelphia, USA, I moved to the UK in 2003 for university, studying Mediaeval History and Spanish at undergraduate level followed by an MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies. I began working as a professional translator in early 2009 and my career has included two in-house stints with translations agencies in Barcelona and England in addition to working as an independent language consultant.
Since first starting out as a qualified translator, I have been refining my areas of specialisation based on both the professional and personal experience I have acquired over the years, allowing me to develop expert knowledge in these areas. This expertise guarantees that my translations mean exactly what they intend to say. |
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Translation Expertise |
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BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONAL TRANSLATIONSBusiness and commerce is a field I have always worked in, translating a variety of texts from the corporate world including websites, press releases, reports and presentations, for companies such as Familia Torres in Spain and Chile and Carlo Colombo S.p.A. and Falck Renewables in Italy. I also regularly collaborate with institutions such as Miguel de Cervantes European University in Spain and the European Commission, for whom I have been providing translations since 2013.
WineIn 2013 I turned my personal interest in wine into a professional skill by completing the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 course, and continue to regularly attend wine tastings and professional events such as the ProWein and Vinitaly fairs to keep my industry knowledge fresh. I also get first-hand experience in this field through wine tourism, having visited vineyards and wineries in Spain (DO Rueda, DO Toro), Argentina (Mendoza), Chile (Casablanca, Colchagua, Curicó, Maipo) and Italy (Abruzzo, Campania, Valdobbiadene), as well as in Croatia, France and Hungary.
Travel and TourismAs an avid traveller, I know what makes for a good tourism translation – and what doesn't. Besides having an eye and ear for the type of texts that will bring visitors to your tourist site, my extensive travel experience has allowed me to get to know different places and cultures, knowledge that is essential in being able to accurately convey a message in translation.
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Qualifications |
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Italian Language up to Level C1 (InClasse Scuola di lingua e cultura italiana)
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) MA Translation and Interpreting Studies (University of Manchester) Certificate in Catalan Language (Institut Ramon Llull) MA (Hons) Mediaeval History and Spanish (University of St Andrews) I am a member of Mediterranean Editors and Translators and a Qualified Member of the UK's Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI).
I adhere to ITI's Code of Professional Conduct and Model Terms of Business.
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'Elizabeth is one of the most talented linguists I've ever worked with. Quick, reliable and open-minded, she excels in every project we've worked on together. Elizabeth has an amazing eye for detail and is always available for feedback. A true gem of a professional!'
TAYSSIR AZOUZ
former Language Vendor Executive / Tick Translations
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'Great communication, reactive and responsive, always on time, outstanding quality. Really nice to work with. Thanks for your collaboration, Elizabeth!'
DAVID PÉREZ
Project Manager / Tradung Linguistic Solutions
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'We’ve collaborated with Elizabeth since she began working for us in-house. Now that she has gone back to freelancing, we continue to use her services and she has never let us down. She is reliable and professional, always delivers on time and consistently produces high-quality translations.'
HANNAH RAYNER
Head of Translation Operations / Surrey Translation Bureau
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