About Me

DutchLink Translations is the trading name of professional translator Elizabeth O’Donovan. I have been providing high-quality translations in employment law and HR to clients since 1995. When clients place a translation assignment with me, they benefit from my long years of experience in translation and the legal field. With DutchLink Translations, you really do get the best of both worlds.

Elizabeth O’Donovan

I’m a native English speaker, translating from Dutch/German into English, with over 25 years of experience. My strengths lie in excellent research skills coupled with attention to detail. I have experience in translating a variety of documents, ranging from legal, financial, marketing and HR texts.

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Memberships and Qualifications

As a Dutch/German into English translator, my qualifications/memberships are:

B.A. German, University of Manchester
M.A. in Translation (Dutch, German, Spanish), University of Kent at Canterbury
Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (Dutch/German)
Chartered translator of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (Dutch/German)

Continuing Professional Development

As a professional translator, I am committed to expanding my knowledge and have gained the following professional qualifications:

RWS: Post-Editing Certification (2024)
Level 4 diploma in copywriting (2021)
Level 3 diploma in Special Educational Needs (2019)
SDL Trados Studio 2019 for Translators – Advanced (2019)

Peace of mind for you

For your peace of mind, you can rely on the following:

Chartered Translator of the Institute of Linguistics
Full member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting
ISO 17100:2015 qualified
Certified as having achieved Continuing Professional Development
Proven track record of 25 years of professional translation
Many satisfied clients