Joyce D. Humbert

Description

B.A. with distinction‚ in French and Modern Languages, York University Toronto. Won award for academic excellence. Certificate in Translation, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.

I have many years of experience in translation, proofreading, editing and writing. I spent many years with a large retail corporation translating from English into French for the Québec market and occasionally French to English for special projects and overflow. I have translated a wide variety of material: articles for websites and blogs, materials for Employee Assistance Programs, marketing communications, packaging (including food products/ingredients), advertising and online brochures, product descriptions, how-to articles, emails, contests and navigation. Subject matter has included gardening, painting, lawnmowers, camping equipment, tires and other auto parts, bicycles, fishing equipment, cosmetics, electronics, food, renewable energy, general newsletters on health and more. I have also written extensively in English about music and translated musicians' websites into French.

Language Pairs

English
- French
French
- English

Translating Services

EditingProofreadingTranslating

Translating Tools

WordFast

Areas of Specialization

Arts And Humanities - ArtArts And Humanities - GastronomyArts And Humanities - GeneralArts And Humanities - JournalismArts And Humanities - LiteratureArts And Humanities - PhotographyBusiness - Advertising & public relationsBusiness - Business (General)Business - GeneralBusiness - Human ResourcesBusiness - MarketingBusiness - Travel & tourismComputers - Software localizationEntertainment - MusicIndustry & Technology - Automotive industryIndustry & Technology - CosmeticsIndustry & Technology - ElectronicsIndustry & Technology - Textiles & fashionMedicine - Medicine (General)

ATA Divisions

French Language DivisionLiterary DivisionMedical DivisionScience & Technology DivisionSpanish Language Division
Service Type(s)

Translator

Level

Individual

Location

Toronto
ON

Canada

Native Language(s)

English, French

Degree in Translation & Interpretation

Yes

Years in Business

20+ Years

Education Level

Undergraduate