Constance Ngando Mpondo
39 Prospect Ring,
N2 8BP
Tel: 0208 444 2582
PROFILE:
An independent and hardworking person, with a wide range of experience in the music industry, and also in translation (computers, the food industry, bible and theology, economics, finance, literature, political sciences). Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Good analytical and problem solving skills. Dedicated to achieving to and maintaining high quality standards. I am a French citizen, and I am immediately available.
CAREER HISTORY:
(From September 2003) Repertoire Researcher
MCPS-PRS Alliance, London
Checking and matching copyright label copies on computer; use of Word and the Internet plus internal database.
(April 2004)
Languageconnect UKFreelance Interpreter
Interpret on behalf of Languageconnect (translation, proofreading and interpreting company) English to French and French to English.
(May 2003) Voluntary Translation
Perle Noire, Belgium
Web site translation for a deluxe coffee and tea company.
(February 2003) Freelance Translation
Private customer
Translation of a thesis on the monetary link between France and the former francophone colonies, the Franc zone.
(July-August 2002) Freelance Translation
George V Records, Paris
Translation of presentation texts and artists’ biographies and musical reviews for compilations (ex: Buddha Bar).
(March-April 2001) Freelance Translation
ALPHA OMEGA TRANSLATIONS
Documents of the World Bank on girl’s education and poverty in the world.
(October 2000) Freelance Translation
LOGIC CONSEILS France
Documents on computer science.
(March-April 2000) Freelance Translation
ALPHA OMEGA TRANSLATIONS
Political and military-based documents
(February 1998) Reception of telephone calls
CERITEX BOULOGNE
Advertising campaign for the Club Méditerranée
(January 1998) Insurance products selling
SYMPHONING- LA PLAINE ST-DENIS
For Norwich Union
(April 1996) Organisation of appointments
PHONE PERMANENCE-PARIS XV
(1990-1996) Receptionist, organisation of appointments, survey making
H2A St-OUEN (Clients: Canal Plus, France Telecom, Club Med.)
(1993) Translation of technical documentation in the field of computering
POLYSOFT S.A.- Ivry Sur Seine
(1993-1995) English – FrenchInterpreter
Several interpreting sessions for AEFPC- SARCELLES
(American, Australian and Indian speakers)
OTHER JOBS:
(From April 2004 to June 2004)
MCPS-PRS Alliance, London French trainer for professionals of MCPS PRS Alliance
French lessons given to professionals of MCPS PRS Alliance (beginners and intermediate levels).
Singing lessons given to children and adults since end of the year 2001 in various locations ( Georges Momboye Dance Centre, Paris; ATEN, Gennevilliers, France; Toffoletti Centre – March to June 2003 – Bagnolet, France; LessepsPrimary School, Paris …)
QUALIFICATIONS AND COURSES:
Courses and Tests:
(February 2004): Brainbench Written German Skills Assessment - Passed with 2.93/5.
Transcript ID number 4858629 available at
(January 2004): Planning and Managing your Work at MCPS-PRS Alliance offices, Berners Street, London.
How to optimise work load and handle work volume efficiently, taking into account parameters such as energy peaks, privacy, breaks, deadlines etc.
(October 2003): Music Industry training course at MCPS-PRS Allianceoffices,Berners Street, London.
Understanding the different roles present in the industry (publisher, manager, record label, writer, lawyer …) and the importance of the Alliance for all these roles, in order to gain a broad understanding of the Alliance.
Qualifications:
Bicfet(British Institute Certificate in French and English translation)
British Institute of Paris- Paris branch of the University of London.
DEUG LEA level(2nd year) English/German – ParisVIIUniversity - Jussieu
BacCALAUREAT D(Biology- Chemistry) very good pass – Thiais
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of birth: 28 February 1969
Marital Status: Married
Driving licence: full, clean.
SKILLS:
Languages:
English to French and French to English translation
Phone marketing:
Phone selling and prospect testing; surveys. Reception.
INTERESTS:
Singing, music and dancing.
Radio France Internationale Discovery Prize Winner (1996)
Solo Album «SEPIA» released in 2001 (Tropical Music/BMG)