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LESLEY GUNN
Ten Katestraat 55-4, 1053 BZ Amsterdam
Tel 06-28633071 (m)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lesleygunn.com
A flexible, self-motivated and energetic freelance Dutch to English translator and copywriter with a strong
business background and a passion for Dutch culture.
CAREER PROFILE
SELF-EMPLOYED
Mar 2011 – Present
Freelance translator / writer
A native English freelance writer and translator specialising in Dutch to English translations, copy writing and
online marketing.
Clients and tasks have included but are not limited to:
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Nice2stay.com – Dutch to English translations of luxury holiday accommodation.
Superfood.nl – Dutch to English translation of blogs, product descriptions, product labels, advertorials,
landing pages, press releases, training material and eBooks on the topic of food and nutrition.
Detox Your World - research and composition of English articles, product descriptions, advertorials, press
releases, recipes, eBooks and training material on the topic of food and nutrition, in addition to SEO research
and analysis and wordpress administration.
Superfoodies - research and composition of English articles, product descriptions, advertorials, press
releases, recipes, eBooks and training material on the topic of food and nutrition, in addition to SEO research
and analysis and wordpress administration.
Holland at Home – Dutch to English translation of blogs about Dutch culture, advertorials, landing pages
and press releases for online Dutch supermarket. Was also responsible for online marketing via Facebook and
Twitter, in addition to SEO research & analysis and wordpress administration.
Finodex.nl – Dutch to English translation of articles, product descriptions, eBooks and training materials
aimed at Options Investors.
Ashford Global IT – research and composition of English articles on IT Service Management methodology.
Yo Yo Books – proofreading and translation of children’s books.
A variety of translation and propfreading assignments for a large number of translation bureaus including,
Founding Translate, SDL Plc and TranslationsinLondon.
Ferm.com – Translation of website content for Dutch power tool manufacturer.
Apr 2010 – Oct 2010
IT Service Management Consultant
Provided IT Service Management consultancy on IT Service Desk, Incident, Problem, Change & Configuration
ABN AMRO BANK (Amsterdam)
Management processes and procedures.
EMAILLE KEIZER (Amsterdam)
Retail Assistant
Improved Dutch language skills at Dutch homeware store.
May 2009 – Apr 2010
VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT (Amsterdam)
Feb 2009 – Apr 2009
Dutch as a second Language
Studied ‘Nederlands als Tweede Taal’ to NT2 Level 2 and passed 4 associated exams. Simultaneously volunteered
at the Dierenopvangcentrum Amsterdam to further hone language skills.
WATERSTONES BOOKSELLERS LTD (Amsterdam)
Retail Assistant
Improved Dutch language skills at the Amsterdam branch of the famous British bookstore.
Nov 2008 – Jan 2009
ABN AMRO BANK (London and Amsterdam)
Jul 2003 – Aug 2008
Global Service Management Analyst
Co-ordinated IT Service Management processes and procedures, including IT Service Desk, Incident, Problem,
Change & Service Level Management.
STANDARD BANK
IT Change Control Manager
Managed IT Change Control processes and procedures.
ROBERT FLEMINGS LTD (now JPMorgan Chase and Co)
Help Desk Deputy Team Leader
Deputy Team Leader for busy IT Helpdesk, supporting over 1000 end-users.
May 2002 –Jul 2003
Mar 1999 – Mar 2002
LLOYDS BANK, TREASURY DIVISION
IT Data Security Officer
Maintained the security of the bank’s IT Environment.
1995-1999
LLOYDS BANK PLC
1989-1995
Sales & Services Coordinator Chatham/Rochester Group
Maximised sales of Insurance Service products in 6 Lloyds Bank branches and promoted Service Excellence.
Sales & Services Coordinator Chatham Branch
Maximised sales of Insurance Service products in Chatham branch and promoted Service Excellence.
Accounts Services Assistant Chatham Branch
Ad-hoc customer service and administrative duties.
EDUCATION
RAINHAM MARK GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KENT
O Levels
Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, French, German, History, Art
A Levels
English Literature, German & French
‘Nederlands als Tweede Taal’ - NT2 Level 2
Personal Development Courses
5-Day Management Programme
Conflict Resolution
Influencing Skills
Advanced Presentation Skills
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth:
1 March 1969
Marital Status:
Single
Nationality:
British
Interests:
Travelling, reading, current affairs, languages.
1982-1987