It’s easy to blend into the crowd, but it takes boldness to stand out.

headshotI’m Shannon Summers,

the freelance translator behind RedCarpet Translations, offering French to English linguistic services. Before your project lands safely in my hands, here are a few facts about me that I think might help you get to know my professional background better:

I have been formally trained in translation by 2 major institutions:

  • Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in California
  • Institut Superieur d’Interpretation et de Traduction (ISIT) in Paris, France

I also hold a BA in French from the University of California, Irvine, studied Linguistics at the University of Lyon in Lyon, France, and even completed a medical translation and interpretation internship at Stanford University Hospital.

I spent 8 years as a Localization Consultant and Account Strategist at language service provider and translation software companies, where I gained experience in:

  • Business to business (B2B) consulting with industry leading localization firms
  • Creating localization strategies
  • Coordinating with project managers on project launches and technology implementations
My Approach - Dedicated to Making Your Job Easy

As translators go, I’m a bit different.

You won’t find the typical claims here like “I’m fast!” or “I’m cheap!”. While these things may arguably have their place, I prefer to take a different stance and focus on what really matters – YOU.

What can I do to help you navigate the world of translation and make the process as painless as possible? Let me count the ways…

about shannon summers technical translation

1. You need someone you can trust.

You might not speak the source or target language, so you may have no real way to vet talent. All you want to do is check this translation task off your already extensive to-do list.

I’ve spent enough time working at large corporations, with other language service providers, and as a freelancer to fully understand the intricate aspects of translation.

I can apply all of the experience I’ve gained over the years to develop and optimize a process that suits you, so that your time is not wasted.

2. I’m committed to helping you grow your business.

I realize that in today’s world, it is more vital than ever to expand into new international markets in order to stay competitive. And it can be difficult to get your message across to the target audience, appropriately and effectively.

My job is more than just taking your French content and translating it into beautifully written, idiomatic English.

It’s to also do it in such a way that it catches the attention of new customers, and maintains the loyalty of existing ones.

3. You’re my priority – get ready for the Red Carpet treatment.

Every project is unique and deserves special attention.

Leave the hard work to me.

I’ll roll out the Red Carpet for you and make sure your project is run smoothly and executed with precision. So relax, have some peace of mind, and enjoy the VIP treatment you deserve!