Member since Nov '03

Working languages:
German to English
French to English
Spanish to English

Jonathan Whiteley
Your translator

Logan, Utah, United States
Local time: 16:20 MDT (GMT-6)

Native in: English (Variant: US) Native in English
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Services Translation, Website localization, Software localization, MT post-editing, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
ManufacturingAutomotive / Cars & Trucks
Automation & RoboticsEngineering: Industrial
Internet, e-CommerceIT (Information Technology)
Computers: Systems, NetworksLaw: Contract(s)

Translation education Bachelor's degree - Brigham Young University
Experience Years of experience: 23. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2002. Became a member: Nov 2003.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials German to English (Brigham Young University)
Memberships N/A
Software Across, memoQ, Microsoft Office Pro, Trados Studio
CV/Resume English (PDF)
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
Bio

JONATHAN WHITELEY

Freelance translator with in-depth experience gained through 19 years of translating & localizing operating manuals, legal documents, websites, marketing materials, software user documentation, SOPs, training materials, and other documentation for customers in the main sectors of the German economy, seeks long-term, collaborative working relationship as your translator.


FULL-TIME FREELANCE TRANSLATOR (GER > ENG, FRE > ENG)

Emphasis on the German manufacturing sector

Extensive translation work for all German automakers

Special expertise in the machine tool industry

Special expertise in the IT industry

Special expertise in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering

Legal, medical, environmental, agriculture, aviation, oil & gas, chemical

Special interest in working directly with small and medium-size enterprises


REFERENCE PROJECTS

- Owner’s manuals and shop manuals for the Bugatti Veyron & Bugatti Chiron

- Member of the localization team for Microsoft SharePoint

- An environmental impact assessment for BARD I Offshore

- 300,000 word SW system user documentation for a major logistics company


PRIOR EXPERIENCE

 Novell Inc. - established and managed Novell's European business

 Weidner Communications Inc. - Introduced first standalone CAT system to the European market

EDUCATION/INTERESTS
BA German, BA comparative literature – Brigham Young University

Family, music, literature, tennis, cross-country skiing

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Apr 6, 2023