Written Translation of French into English                Research and writing in English Research in French Transcription in French and English Letters: business and personal Proof-reading English texts

Spoken Face-to-face two-way interpreting     Consecutive interpreting Phone calls Voice overs Guiding and escorting Help with presentations

I listen

An important part of my work has always been personal contact; listening to people, assessing their needs and requirements and working with them to achieve their goals. In relation to translation and interpreting, whatever the size of the project, I like to discuss the work with clients and to tailor what I undertake to their satisfaction. Contact me: heidiwoodhead@orange.fr tel: 0033(0)473949975

• Estate agency: translation of contracts and legal documents.
• Notaires' offices: interpreting at meetings concerning house purchases, wills.
  
• Banking: letters, meetings with bank personnel, setting up accounts.
• Utilities: letters, phone calls, interpreting at meetings.
• Building sites and house renovations: interpreting at meetings with architects, building companies and mâitres d'oeuvres (building site supervisors).
• Tourist literature: brochures, leaflets, guides, descriptions, menus.
• Websites: translation of information.
• Arts and business: essays, papers, reports and dissertations.
• Certificates.
• Personal letters.

• Honours degree in French, University of London.
• Associate Membership of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (UK).
• Enthusiastic and experienced linguist with a career in education and management.
• Extensive understanding of French institutions, culture, attitudes and practices.
• Experienced in translating a wide range of texts, including formal and legal documents, and acting as an interpreter.
• Taught French and was head of a modern languages department for many years in an independent school in London.
• Moved to a management and pastoral role in John Lewis where I provided staff with advice and support and edited the in-house journal.
• French resident for 4 years working as a translator and interpreter for an international estate agency.