Arian Roefs - Experienced translator and LQA specialist

Born and educated in The Netherlands, I have now lived in the US for almost 30 years. Curious, and looking for adventure, I first moved to downtown Manhattan where I worked as a business consultant. Today, I am fortunate to live and work in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico.

In Holland, I always worked in bilingual work environments, first at the Netherlands Board of Tourism and later as the EU Manager of a Japanese consultancy. After moving to the US, I started an international business consultancy, for American and foreign companies. In 2005, I launched a company that designs and manufactures specialty gift products, selling them both wholesale and retail.

I have been working as a translator since 2014.

·       Specializing in translation, transcreation, LQA, localization and editing

·       Background in business, marketing, PR and brand development as a consultant and entrepreneur

·       Bilingual: excellent command of written and spoken Dutch and English; born and educated in The Netherlands, lived and worked in the US for 30 years; always worked in bilingual work environments

·       Deep understanding of American and Dutch business culture and language

·       Highly experienced in writing business plans, promotional materials, and press releases

·       Strategic thinker: exceptionally skilled at determining business policy and strategy; strong analytical skills

·       Independent and responsible work ethic

·       Bachelor’s degree in business economics

·       Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·       CAT tool: XTM