Alan Johnson

Trilingual (English, French and Spanish) analytical linguist specialising in audiovisual dubbing and subtitling, offering 7 years of experience converting information from one language to another. Adept at translating materials in handwritten, hard and electronic typed documents and multimedia, as well as interpretation, both in person and remote. Dynamic individual with expertise in breaking dialogues and texts into small chunks to interpret exact meaning.

Freelance linguist at Freelance (2019-10 – Present)

• As a subtitler and dubbing translator, complying with Netflix specifications (CFS, frame rate, etc) while working on feature length film and series, athlete interviews at Olympics and Paralympic Games, and working alongside machine translation in error correction, timecode verification, character-length limitation, etc, to localise text in in US English, and an immaculate viewing experience of feature-length movies (volume: approx. 40,000 words)
• Providing simultaneous interpretation services, preparing for each mission with detailed research and glossary preparation, before delivering clear and comprehensible translation in high-pressure conference and/or booth environments in EN <> FR, EN <> ES and ES <> FR language pairs for the United Nations (#FFD4, international development), US government Bureau of Oceanic Energy Management (oil prospecting), as well as private sector projects in the fields of industrial machinery, LED screen manufacture, amongst others.
• As a consecutive interpreter, developing specialist knowledge of technical vocabulary and terminologies in order to enable intercultural communication between English speakers, French speakers and Spanish speakers for clients such as La Marine Royale du Maroc (marine/naval operations), the Junta de Andalucía (mental health and employability), the European Boccia Games (disabled sports), and others.
• As a transcriber, textually recording, machine-translating, and then post-editing, with timecodes, conversations of an often sensitive or legal nature, while observing full discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• As an English and Spanish teacher, delivering bespoke courses to professional players, staff and coaches working for clients such as Sevilla FC, working towards end of cycle projects such as the future of work, the consequences of AI for their professional field, etc, all while adapting to the demands and requirements of Ultra High Net Worth individuals.

Telephone Interpreter at Clearvoice (2019-04 – Present)

• Ensuring that UK-based asylum seekers and refugees access the support, guidance and advice they need by providing telephone-based interpretation services in French and Spanish, tailoring for clients from Latin America and Francophone Africa.
• Enabling Francophone and Spanish-speaking clients access the healthcare they need, by providing linguistic bridges in encounters with all stages of the UK National Health Service, including appointments with healthcare professionals.

Community Interpreting Trainer at Workers' Educational Association (2016-11 – 2024-08)

• Teaching learners on vocational state-funded courses online (via Zoom and Canvas VLE)
• Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process: setting and reviewing SMART targets, differentiating activities in order to cater for different needs (including the use of digital tools), fulfilling and compiling all necessary paperwork to chart learner journey

Master of Arts in Traducción e Interculturalidad (Translation) – Universidad de Sevilla (2023-07)

Bachelor of Arts in European Languages, Culture and Society – Goldsmiths College, University of London (2009-07)