Working languages:
English to Dutch
French to Dutch

Evelien Van Steenbergen
Proofreading as a Second Nature

Berchem, Antwerpen, Belgium
Local time: 14:36 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: Dutch Native in Dutch
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, MT post-editing, Transcription, Copywriting
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Specializes in:
Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)Nutrition
Business/Commerce (general)Marketing / Market Research
LinguisticsAdvertising / Public Relations
Media / MultimediaInternet, e-Commerce

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Payment methods accepted PayPal, Money order
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Universiteit Antwerpen
Experience Years of experience: 16. Registered at ProZ.com: Dec 2013.
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Software Adobe Photoshop, ChatGPT, Dreamweaver, Heartsome, Indesign, Lokalise, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Smartcat, Wordfast
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Bio
Independent language professional: native Dutch, with an academic background in English linguistics and letters.


RECENT WORK All jobs completed through Upwork. Feedback currently only available on my Upwork profile.

- The Dutch Label Shop: full website localisation (not "live" yet), including the Terms & Conditions
- "What Parents Need to Know About ADHD/Autism": ebook translation from English to Dutch for A. Kuipers
- Makalu Adventure: About-section, translation from English to Dutch



"BIO"

Over the years many people have relied on my excellent linguistic skills: I have completed several translations and accepted proofreading assignments whenever the opportunity arose - but, in general, I have been a compulsive proofreader for as long as I can remember. I will guarantee attention to detail, hard work, and passion for a high-quality end result.

I have a very good written and spoken knowledge of both English and French as well as excellent pronunciation. I can read and understand German. I have worked and studied in Brussels from 2007 until 2014, and have lived and worked in a French-speaking environment for a total of five years. My English pre-University - from the age of 14 - was self-taught, and to this day I continue to study the language on my own. I have managed a blog in English for about five years. (Excerpts upon request.)

The 'keen eye for detail' has always been present, and has only improved during my years as a photographer, having to notice and correct the slightest aberrations in colour temperature, and retouch - and sometimes manipulate - images to perfection.

I am punctual, and a very quick learner. In the past I have worked for several years in a corporate environment, of which three at Bull, one of the leading developers of servers and software. Increasingly, I came to play a pivotal role at the company's Belgian headquarters in Brussels, juggling facilities assistance, back-up management assistance, and advanced data management (input and distribution of legal documents), while also being responsible for the reception of calls and general enquiries.

Two years ago I decided to quit the corporate world to embark on a freelance journey as a translator and visual artist. I am passionate about architectural history, classic interior design, and heritage sites: I devote a lot of my time to reading books on this topic.
Portfolio can be viewed here.


EDUCATION

Secondary Education: Modern Languages – Science
Similar to Grammar Schools. Achieved A grades in English, Dutch, French, Biology, Chemistry.
Rozenberg SO, Mol, BE

BA Language and Literature: English; Theatre, Film & Literature
Highest grades in Phonetics, English Proficiency, English Grammar
University of Antwerp, BE

BA Audio-Visual Arts: Photography
Narafi, Forest (Brussels), BE

Erasmus Programme Belgica
Student exchange programme: spent final year of my Bachelor's Degree at a French-speaking University of Arts. Attained overall high grades in practical and theoretical courses, with a distinction grade in "Littérature".
Le 75, Brussels, BE





OTHER

Certified Associate and Professional Coach at RelationshipReinvented.com

Natural health therapy: successfully completed first year: nutrition, vegan cooking, Bach Flower therapy according to Dietmar Krämer, basic massage therapy, alternative living.

Intensive Acting Training: Introduction, with American actor John Flanders at The Flanders Acting Studio. Classes were conducted with a concentration on English.
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Profile last updated
Oct 17, 2023



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