Agnes Meilhac
Translator - Language Consultant specialized in Beauty Care and Cosmetics, beautyterm.com
Providing language services since 1995, beautyterm.com founder Agnes Meilhac combines hands-on market expertise and solid professional preparation in translation, obtained at one of the world's leading translation schools, Ecole Superieure d'Interpretes et de Traducteurs (ESIT) in Paris.
With 15 years of experience, she has gained extensive experience in the field of beauty care and cosmetics, working with many leading French brands, ranging from pharmaceutical laboratories to natural and organic companies as well as major names in selective luxury cosmetics.
Agnes is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania (MA in German Literature, 1989), New York University (MA in French Literature, 1992) and ESIT.
She is the Editor of the Gotham Translator, the New York Circle of Translators’ newsletter, and has been a speaker at the annual ATA conferences in NYC and Denver, CO. Agnes lived and worked in France from 1990 to 2001.
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Translation - unique professional translation services based on in-depth knowledge of the cosmetics industry - products, advertising, marketing, sales and technology - and on thorough understanding of consumer behavior, needs and expectations.
Editorial consultancy - native language skills to ensure well-crafted, artfully worded marketing and advertising copy. Ability to accurately convey the style, spirit and feeling of the original text thanks to comprehensive solutions including terminology management, ongoing market intelligence, ability to consult and liaise effectively with a range of stake holders in the writing process, quality assurance, etc.
Product name research and development - assistance in creating memorable product names that hold appeal for the target audience, convey the product's unique positioning and benefits, help companies create customer loyalty and strengthen the company image.
Compilation of term bases and terminology research / standardization - creation of client-specific terminology databases to ensure consistency and reliable results. Ad hoc problem solving. Terminology research to keep track of latest trends (neologisms, buzzwords, catchphrases, niche jargons).
Translation specialties
* Press packs / releases
* Product launch kits
* Brochures
* Leaflets
* Catalogues
* Packaging / labels
* Ad copy
* Announcements
* Sales presentations
* Sales pitches
* Training manuals
* Merchandising documents
* Mailings
* Questionnaires / surveys
* Clinical study reports
* Market studies
* Market research documents
* Websites
Consultant - Freelance Translator, Lux Development S.A., Luxembourg Agency for Cooperation and Development (Luxembourg, Luxembourg).
1999 - 2003Translated development projects, tender documents and agreements.
1999 - 2001Translated (from German into English) press releases, employee magazine articles, web site articles, customer information, GSM coverage interference reports, speeches, announcements, memos, presentations, company position statements, staff updates.
1996 - 2008Translated the Group’s environmental self-diagnosis software, environmental management best practices guide, environmental audit protocol, waste guide, emergency situations management guide, articles for the Environmental INTRANET, etc.