CURRICULUM VITAE
Dominique Cook née Houplain
Resident in England since 1982.
Qualifications
Baccalauréat Philosophie-Lettres: French, German, English, Philosophy, History, Geography. 1982. Latin studied up to A-level standard. Maths and science studied up to AS-level.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, 1983.
Diploma in Translation, Institute of Linguists, November 1998 (English into French, Merit/Merit/Pass)
Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists
Professional Experience:
· Technical: user’s and installation manuals for electrical household goods (CD players, food processors, microwave ovens, cameras, etc), air-conditioners, car maintenance, projectors, various machinery, IT, telecommunications. Contracts and instruction manuals for private customer in the nuclear industry. Safety regulations manual based on the European Directive on optical and laser radiation. Manual for fairground ride.
· Books: cookbooks, “Good Housekeeping” for Conran Octopus Limited, adaptation of children's books and dictionaries into bilingual books and dictionaries for the Canadian market, Magnum Photos book "Georgian Spring"
· Catalogues: Christmas catalogue for major British retailer ; Special needs toys catalogue.
· Commercial: letters, CVs, information packs, promotional pieces, holiday brochures.
· Music: presentation of musicians, musical instruments for a company specialising in ethnic music (folk music from Great-Britain, ethnic music from all over the world). CD sleeves of classical music CDs.
· Cookery: recipes included in manuals of food processors and microwave ovens, and full recipe books.
· Others: various financial and legal documents as well as general correspondence, food safety instructions manuals, building work estimates, description of artwork and antique furniture for auctions, newspaper articles, health and safety manuals. Website for an international drug rehabilitation centre network.
· French tuition from total beginners to A-level students.
