Member since Jul '10

Working languages:
English to Dutch
German to Dutch
Spanish to Dutch
Dutch (monolingual)

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Esther van der Wal
Quality driven game translator

Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands
Local time: 05:40 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: Dutch (Variant: Netherlands) Native in Dutch
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Fast and friendly translator with a personal approach
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
Games / Video Games / Gaming / CasinoAdvertising / Public Relations
Food & DrinkBusiness/Commerce (general)
Textiles / Clothing / FashionComputers: Software
Tourism & TravelRetail
Marketing / Market Research

Rates

All accepted currencies Euro (eur)
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 268, Questions answered: 149, Questions asked: 18
Project History 26 projects entered
Project DetailsProject SummaryCorroboration

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 130000 words
Duration: Aug 2014 to Oct 2014
Languages:
English to Dutch
Proofreading of zombie adventure game

Proofreading of full 18+ zombie game as translated by 3 colleagues. Includes all dialogue, in-game texts, menu items, game items etc.

Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 10000 words
Completed: Jun 2012
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation and proofreading of online game for teenagers

Regular translations for an online game/community for teens: in-game texts such as quest and character speech, software strings and general information for players.

Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 17000 words
Completed: May 2012
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of fashion catalogue

Large fashion translation of a British brand: website catalogue including women's clothing, jewellery and watches. Was team leader working together to agree on terminology and style.

Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 4215 words
Completed: Apr 2012
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of company policies

Translation of social media policy and ethics policy for known international jewellery company.

Management
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 26178 words
Completed: Mar 2012
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of POS system for large retailer

Large translation of a POS till system for a famous British retailer aiming to reconquer the Dutch market. Text included all buttons, error messages, IUI text, possible discount schemes and payment methods. Required knowledge of software strings, concise editing skills and understanding the context of each term.

Computers: Software
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 100 words
Completed: Feb 2012
Languages:
Spanish to Dutch
Rush translation of clothing items

Short rush translation of clothing names and terms from Spanish into Dutch.

Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 11000 words
Completed: Feb 2012
Languages:
English to Dutch
German to Dutch
Proofreading of furniture catalogue

Proofreading of furniture catalogue from a mixed English and German source text.

Furniture / Household Appliances
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 979 words
Completed: Jan 2012
Languages:
German to Dutch
English to Dutch
Translations of online games

Translation of in-game texts and producer's letter for two online games on animals and pirates.

Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 18000 words
Completed: Dec 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Proofreading of large IT document

Comparing the English source text against the Dutch target; checking for consistency, readability, spelling and grammar.

IT (Information Technology), Computers: Software
 No comment.

Website localization
Volume: 25000 words
Completed: Nov 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of website on furniture

Large website translation for furniture manufacturer, including product and material descriptions, an elaborate company history and some financial information.

Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.), Internet, e-Commerce, Furniture / Household Appliances
 No comment.

Website localization
Volume: 6000 words
Completed: Oct 2011
Languages:
German to Dutch
Translation of website on software

Website text explaining all the features of new version of antivirus software.

Internet, e-Commerce, Computers: Software
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 1485 words
Completed: Sep 2011
Languages:
Dutch
Proofreading of tourism text

Proofreading of website text on Moroccan beaches.

Tourism & Travel
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 44726 words
Duration: Sep 2011 to Nov 2011
Languages:
Dutch
Proofreading of children's books

Proofreading of 3 children's books: fairy tales for young girls, fairy tales for young boys and a cookbook for older girls.

Poetry & Literature, Cooking / Culinary
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 3522 words
Completed: Aug 2011
Languages:
German to Dutch
Translation of furniture company newsletter

Translation of varied newsletter, including an agenda, a recipe and various company news stories.

Furniture / Household Appliances, Marketing / Market Research
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 1877 words
Completed: Jul 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of safety brochure

Translation of brochure on safety systems for working at great heights.

Construction / Civil Engineering
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 398 words
Completed: Jun 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of food packaging

Translation of packaging material, ingredients and allergens of noodles.

Food & Drink
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 1747 words
Completed: May 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of toy catalogue

Translation of a catalogue full of educational toys, intended for use in nurseries or schools.

Education / Pedagogy
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 12 hours
Completed: Apr 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation and proofreading of clothing care labels

Translation and proofreading of care labels for clothing, including textiles, countries of origin and instructions for washing.

Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 7022 words
Completed: Mar 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of chemical company newsletter

Translation of newsletter for the pharmaceutical division of a large chemical company.

Business/Commerce (general), Management
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 1332 words
Completed: Feb 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of pet food packaging

Translation of dog food packaging and ingredients.

Food & Drink, Livestock / Animal Husbandry
 No comment.

Software localization
Volume: 10 hours
Completed: Jan 2011
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of software for pc's and mobile phones

Various software translations: app texts, program descriptions, software strings.

Computers: Software
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 654 words
Completed: Nov 2010
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of manual and packaging for furniture manufacturer



Furniture / Household Appliances
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 941 words
Completed: Oct 2010
Languages:
Dutch
Proofreading of folder on PC software package

Checking spelling, grammar and punctuation; consulting the German source text for clarification; checking software terminology against glossary.

Marketing / Market Research, Computers: Software
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 1765 words
Completed: Sep 2010
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of newsletter texts for plastic bottle manufacturer

Various newsletter texts of a general marketing, financial and more technical nature.

Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.), Finance (general), Advertising / Public Relations
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 761 words
Completed: Aug 2010
Languages:
English to Dutch
Translation of manual for skate protector sets



Sports / Fitness / Recreation, Retail, Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 2263 words
Completed: Jul 2010
Languages:
Dutch
Proofreading of flyers on furniture

Meticulous attention to translated terms, layout and typography.

Furniture / Household Appliances, Business/Commerce (general), Advertising / Public Relations
 No comment.


Blue Board entries made by this user  36 entries

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Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 3
Experience Years of experience: 14. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2010. Became a member: Jul 2010.
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Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Trados Studio
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Website http://www.redactiebureausterk.nl/en
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Hello! I am a professional translator with a serious work attitude, a fast mind and a keen eye for detail.

At the moment, I am only interested in new clients offering the following: game translations for high quality games including pc/console/mobile apps, adventure, puzzle, hidden object, RPGs, story-rich, casual, and board games. This excludes casino/betting, quick money schemes, 18+ games and shooters.

If you have any other translation or proofreading job, please note that I will not be able to accommodate this within my current schedule and preferences.

I like to work with clients who appreciate a personal approach. In my free time I love to go out for dinner, have a cup of coffee (or two) and some good conversation with friends and play Guild Wars 2, Seekers Notes or Adventure Escape Mysteries. I'm a Formula 1 and darts fan, mum of one very clever boy and partner to a fellow translator. In 2023, I started learning Finnish and Japanese on Duolingo. I'm also passionate about indie/rock music and have a soft spot for Chile.

Looking forward to hearing from you :)

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