Lillian Flemons

LITERARY TRANSLATOR

Education

MPhil in Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies - University of Cambridge - 2018-2019

  • Dissertation on the relationship between language policy and gender inequality in Algeria through literature review and analysis, semi-structured interviews and online surveys in French.
  • Research project on the methodological challenges of diagnosing and treating anorexia nervosa.
  • Research project on the role of law and policy in working towards gender equality.
  • Additional courses at the Social Science Research Methods Centre
  • Awarded the LSE Algerian Studies Masters Dissertation Prize 2019
  • Full scholarship provided by Trinity Hall
  • Achieved a Merit

BA (Hons.) in Modern and Medieval Languages (French & Spanish) - University of Cambridge - 2014-2018

  • Class I with Distinction
  • Ranked 2nd in the cohort of 167
  • Peter Lawrence Prize for Languages, Catherine Grigoriou-Theocarakis Prize for Greek and the Winifred Georgina Holgate Pollard Memorial Prize for outstanding results
  • Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholar
  • Consistent First Class results in literary translation courses

Combined Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Media (Communications & Journalism) - University of New South Wales - 2014

  • Scientia Scholarship, Academic Achievement Award and Esme Woods Award
  • High Distinction average
  • Discontinued upon acceptance to University of Cambridge

Translation Experience

Volunteer Translator and Proofreader for Charities and Academic Work - 2019-Present

  • Working from French and Spanish into English

French-English Translator - Passport English Language Services (Biarritz) - 2016-2017

  • Translating texts on the arts and scripts for children's television shows
  • Thinking creatively while working to professional deadlines

French-English Translator - Abaque Traduction (Lille) - 2016-2017

  • Translating texts for tourism websites, brochures and information booklets
  • Working independently and attention to detail in delivering translation products suitable for publication

Marketing & Communications Officer - SAS Cofites Media Group (Lille) - 2016

  • Translating publicity documents and press releases from French to English

Other Experience

Researcher - Polygeia Student-Run Global Health Think Tank - 2019-Present

  • Literature reviews and analysis of research on mental health in the work place
  • Working towards producing a policy report

Educator - Kensington Public After School Care (Sydney) - 2015

  • Leadership and communication skills ensuring the safety and discipline of large groups of children
  • Conflict resolution between children and parents

Manager - Dominos Pizza (Sydney) - 2014

  • Promoted to team leadership role within 12 months, and management role by age 18
  • Responsible for running the team, time management, delegation of tasks and resources, discipline of employees, accountability for team errors

Skills

  • English (native), French (C2 : fluent), Spanish (C1: advanced), Greek (B2: intermediate)
  • Translation Software (Final Draft, SDL Trados Studio)
  • Qualitative research skills: literature reviews, conducting interviews, transcription, coding, experience with NVivo software
  • Quantitative research skills: designing and conducting online surveys, statistical analysis, experience with Stata software
  • General IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs)
  • Professional social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest)

Extra-Curricular

  • Trinity Hall Women's Football Team (2014-19) - Team Captain 2015-16
  • Cox, rower and coach for the Trinity Hall Boat Club (2014-19) - Captain of Coxes 2015-16
  • Other interests: reading, music and yoga