Macy's Technology — March 2010
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Financial Article Translation
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Problem
Optio Magazine, business and lifestyle supplement of Finland's Kauppalehti newspaper, needed English translation of Finnish article profiling Michael Bloomberg to make content accessible to international readership and demonstrate translation capabilities.
What I Did
Translated Finnish business article about Bloomberg into English. Maintained journalistic tone and financial industry terminology accuracy. Ensured readability for English-speaking business publication audience.
Impact
Made Finnish business journalism accessible to international readership. Demonstrated Finnish-English translation capabilities for business content. Preserved meaning and tone across languages for financial services profile.
Lessons
Translation isn't just vocabulary—it's understanding context, industry terminology, and journalistic conventions in both languages. Financial content especially requires precision to maintain credibility.
"The King of Financial News"—Translated a Fiinnsh-language article into English for a national business publication. The article profiled Michael Bloomberg and his media empire in the context of financial information services.
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