Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Literary Translation
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Owolawi Johnson

Professional French To Enlish Translator
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Summary

My Name is Owolawi Johnson, an Accomplished French to English translator with extensive experience providing high-quality, contextually accurate translations for legal, academic, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Equipped with a strong academic foundation in Translation Studies and French Linguistics, and proficient in industry-standard tools including SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, and Smartcat. Demonstrated expertise in translating complex, terminology-sensitive content while preserving tone, intent, and cultural nuance. Trusted by international clients and organizations for delivering consistent, publication-ready translations under tight deadlines. Known for exceptional attention to detail, professional integrity, and a commitment to linguistic excellence across all projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Freelance French to English Translator

Linguaris Global Translations
02.2023 - Current
  • Edited and proofread text to accurately reflect English language.
  • Referred to reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons and encyclopedias to verify translation accuracy.
  • Translated legal and research materials from French to English.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality translations within tight deadlines.

Bilingual Communications Intern (FR–EN)

Global Access Initiatives (GAI)
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Supported senior translators on legal and corporate content by translating, proofreading, and performing QA checks.
  • Helped localize training manuals and HR materials for international businesses.
  • Developed bilingual glossaries and followed project-specific guidelines using Memsource and Wordfast.

French to English Translation Consultant

LinguaNova SARL
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Translated a range of business and institutional documents from French to English, including company reports, white papers, and press materials.
  • Collaborated with in-house linguists and project managers to ensure accurate tone, terminology, and localization.
  • Edited and adapted French corporate communications for English-speaking stakeholders in Europe and North America.
  • Participated in terminology reviews and contributed to style guide updates for bilingual documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And French Studies

Institute of Linguists
London, UK
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Translation Studies

Université Paris Nanterre
France
05.2001 -

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Certification

CAT Tools & Translation Technology Training – 3 Month Course.

Literary Translation

Experienced in translating French literary texts into English with a strong focus on preserving tone, style, and cultural nuance. Projects include excerpts from contemporary fiction, essays, and short stories. Skilled in adapting voice and idiomatic language while maintaining the integrity of the original work. Committed to producing fluent, engaging translations that resonate with English-speaking audiences.

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Achieved results through effectively helping with great skills

Timeline

Freelance French to English Translator

Linguaris Global Translations
02.2023 - Current

CAT Tools & Translation Technology Training – 3 Month Course.

06-2022

Bilingual Communications Intern (FR–EN)

Global Access Initiatives (GAI)
01.2021 - 12.2022

Literary & Cultural Translation Workshop – 2 Months course.

11-2020

French to English Translation Consultant

LinguaNova SARL
08.2017 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And French Studies

Institute of Linguists
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Translation Studies

Université Paris Nanterre
05.2001 -

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