Personal Details
Name:
Address: Put Sv. Ante 3, Trogir
Ciovo,
21220
Telephone: +385 ***********(always available)
Fax number: +385 ***********
Email:
pierre.perkovic@croatian-translator.com
Date of Birth: 8 April 1969
Place of birth: Montreal, Canada
Web page: http://croatian-translator.com
Education Details
1989 Ship technician
1987 Electrical technician
Business Training
1999 Microsoft-Access 97
Wiesbaden, Germany TRI-X Computer Service - ADP Course
1995 Tour Guide Operator
Seminar
1991 Yugotours
Representative
Seminar
1990 Introduction to Computers
Computer Course, Split IBCY (International Business Co. Yugoslavia)
Employment History
2002-2007
Freelance translator (full time)
Worldwide translation agencies and
clients
2002 Local Purchaser (Technical Buyer)
Velika Kladuša
ATCO FRONTEC (
Duties:
Ø Purchase of mechanical and electrical parts
Ø Custom form receipts
Ø Pick-up and delivery of goods
Ø Excel spreadsheet summaries
Ø Access database summaries
Ø File management
Ø Onsite consecutive interpreting
2000-2001 Translator
Duties:
Ø Linguistic and cultural support
Ø Liaison for military and civilian officials
Ø Interpreting on local radio program
Ø Negotiations, meetings, seminars & radio
1999-2000 Security Assistant/Translator
Divulje Barracks British SFOR Contingent
Duties:
Ø Rotating reception shift duties
Ø Vehicle control and booking
Ø Personnel control and booking
Ø Assistance to visiting SFOR personnel
Ø Liaison between HV and SFOR personnel
Ø Onsite consecutive interpreting
1997-1999 Interpreter/Translator/Administrator
Divulje Barracks DESC-Split (Defense Energy Support Center) US SFOR Contingent
Duties:
Ø Translation & Interpreting Duties
Ø Preparation of Oral/Written Correspondence
Ø Cultural Orientation and Facility tours
Ø File Management of Customs C forms
Ø Contact & Office Management
Ø Vehicle Maintenance Management
Ø Information Tracking
Ø Gate passes
1992-1995 Civilian Workforce/Stores Manager
Divulje Barracks UNPROFOR British Contingent
UK Royal Engineers Resources
Duties:
Ø Translation & Interpreting Duties
Ø Local purchase of materials for maintenance
Ø Receipt & storage of supplies
Ø Issuing of materials & supplies
Ø Management of 20+ Tradesmen & Workers
Ø Development of Strategies
Ø Procedure Implementation
Ø Maintenance Management for DJ Barracks
1991 Yugotours Representative
Dubrovnik Yugotours London Ltd.
Duties:
Ø Provision of Information
Ø Administration duties
Ø Ticketing & Arrival Booking
Ø Management of excursions & city tours
Ø Organization of Recreational Activities
Other Qualifications/Skills
Mother tongues: Croatian &
English
v Translate Croatian/Bosnian/English/Serbian > Croatian & English
v Fluent in English & Croatian/Bosnian/Serbian
v Working knowledge of French
v Computer Literate
v Microsoft Office Competent
v Computer Maintenance
v English Tutor
Rates
Rates vary from 0.07 -
0.15€ (0.09– 0.20US
The price is usually determined based on the text complexity, volume, type, and of course urgency.
Additional formatting (for instance tables), research, special software needed, will increase the rate.
Creation of TMs and glossaries will be additionally charged.
Proofreading and editing by a second translator
will also be additionally charged.
Hardware
Main Computer
Ø
Pentium
4, 3.0 GHz
Ø
512
MB Dual DDR-RAM
Ø 80 GB Hard-Drive
Ø Super-multi DVDrW
Ø HP printer
Ø HP scanner
Ø ADSL internet connection 1 Mbps