SERVICES

TRANSLATION
I translate all variants of French into my native English. I can adapt French content to your specific English audience. I work with a range of texts - commercial, legal and specialise in:

• Medical/pharmaceutical translations

• Marketing translations

• Food industry translations
CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS
I certify documents for government departments (NZIS, NZQZ, NZTA, MBIE, etc.). Common certified documents include:

• Birth, death, marriage certificates
• Academic documents
• Criminal records checks
• Driving licences
• Bank statements
EDITING
I offer editing and proofreading of texts that have already been translated. A quality check to identify:

• Omissions

• Mistranslations

• Typographical errors

• Grammatical errors

• Regional inconsistencies (UK/US terms)

FOOD INDUSTRY
I provide a range of translations for the food and beverage industry including:

• Product packaging and labels

• Product descriptions

• Technical data sheets

• Reverse translations

• Marketing materials
MEDICAL / PHARMACEUTICAL
I provide French/English interpreting services locally and translation services worldwide including:

• Publications

• Clinical trials

• Medical reports

• Drug packaging and inserts

• Specifications
MARKETING
Marketing requires a different approach as content is often culture specific. I ensure that your creativity and ideas are conveyed in a way that resonates with your audience. Includes:

• Brochures
• Websites
• Slogans
• Marketing materials

ABOUT

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Post Graduate Diploma in Translation with Distinction, University of Auckland, New Zealand

MA, Communication Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA

BA, Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Member New Zealand Society of Translators & Interpreters (NZSTI) & the American Translators Association (ATA)

Authorised by the French Embassy to carry out document translations

Pharmaceutical background: Previous career as a scientific writer supporting the clinical development of vaccines.

Cultural expertise: Experience working in Canada, New Zealand, the US & Belgium. Knowledge of francophone cultures, dialects & religions.

Clients: Businesses, government organisations, translation agencies & individuals. Approved by: NZIS, NZTA, NZQA, AA, IRD, DIBP

WORKING WITH ME

Welcome! I am Patricia Newell. Originally from Montréal, Québec, Canada, now based in Auckland, New Zealand, I provide translation services worldwide & interpreting services locally. I can offer you: