Trenton Cattaneo
@trentoncattaneo
Experienced Nordic language translator with 8+ years of expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a certified Nordic language translator with over 8 years of experience specializing in legal, medical, and technical translations. My fluency in all five major Nordic languages—Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Finnish—combined with native-level English proficiency, allows me to deliver precise and culturally nuanced translations. I have successfully translated over 3 million words across 250+ large-scale projects for prestigious clients, including top-tier law firms and pharmaceutical companies.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate in my current role as a Senior Nordic Language Translator at GlobalLingo Nordic Partners. I lead a team of junior translators, ensuring quality and consistency through the development of customized glossaries and style guides. My expertise in advanced CAT tools, such as SDL Trados and memoQ, enhances my ability to maintain terminology consistency and deliver high-quality translations efficiently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Nordic Language Specialist
Various Clients & Agencies
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
As a Freelance Nordic Language Specialist, I translated over 3 million words across various domains, localized websites, subtitled content, and performed post-editing machine translation for Finnish-English documents.
Senior Nordic Language Translator
GlobalLingo Nordic Partners
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
As a Senior Nordic Language Translator, I translated complex legal and governmental documents, mentored junior translators, and maintained terminology consistency. I delivered over 700,000 translated words with a 98% client satisfaction rate.
Translation Consultant – Legal & Financial
TransNordic Solutions Ltd.
Apr 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 8 months)
In my role as a Translation Consultant, I handled legal texts and financial reports, collaborated with clients for compliance, and improved client feedback accuracy through detailed quality assurance.
Medical & Technical Nordic Translator
HealthLang Nordic Division
Jan 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 9 months)
As a Medical & Technical Nordic Translator, I translated clinical protocols and device manuals while adhering to EU standards and contributed to multilingual pharma research reports.
Language Instructor & Translator
Language Bridge Institute
Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 10 months)
As a Language Instructor & Translator, I taught Swedish and Norwegian, provided academic translation services, and assisted students in preparing for Nordic language certification.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nordic Language Institute
Diploma, Translation & Localization
2016 - 2017
Pursued a Diploma in Translation & Localization with a focus on Nordic languages, acquiring specialized skills in translation techniques and cultural nuances necessary for effective communication across various domains.
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics and Scandinavian Languages
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Scandinavian Languages, focusing on the structure, use, and translation of Nordic languages. Developed strong analytical and communication skills essential for translation and localization.
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