Profile

Nicki Bone

My love of languages – and a desire to apply my language skills in a positive and practical way – have shaped my academic study and my professional career. After a 20-year career in front-line international sales and marketing, I established N.B. Language Works in 2013, combining my commercial experience and language skills to help companies and organisations achieve their goals in English-speaking markets.

I describe myself as a commercial linguist: I speak your language and think like a business. I’m convinced that effective communication is key to success, and I’ve mastered the art of balancing tight deadlines with the need for accuracy and excellence. My areas of specialism reflect my professional experience and my personal interests and my aim is always to make a positive impact. 

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Qualifications and accreditation

  • Qualified Membership (MITI) of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
  • ISO 17100:2015 Accreditation
  • Advocate of Continuing Professional Development, with more than 100 hours recorded in 2019–2020
  • Certificate in Basic Proofreading from the Publishing Training Centre (PTC)
  • Membership of Mediterranean Translators and Editors (MET)
  • 2:1 Honours Degree in Modern Languages (French and Spanish with German, Translation and Linguistics)
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Areas of specialism

I specialise in commercial translation in the following industries, with particular focus on sustainability:

  • Automotive
  • Engineering
  • Architecture and Construction
  • Tourism and Leisure
  • Fashion
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Portfolio: some examples

  • Complete translation of website for a French automotive components manufacturer
  • Translation revision of an extensive heritage project for a prestigious French fashion brand
  • Press articles and website copy for a German eco-tourism organisation
  • Translation of a corporate project for a premium Italian coffee brand
  • Regular translations of promotional material, HR policies and corporate communications for a luxury Spanish hotel chain
  • Translation of an environmental impact report for a major bridge construction project
  • Regular translations of product brochures for architectural components manufacturers, focusing on the use of sustainable materials and processes

What people say

"Cela a été un plaisir pour moi de travailler avec vous. Tant pour la qualité de votre travail que pour votre réactivité. Je n’hésiterai pas à faire appel à vous si nous avons d’autres traductions à faire à l’avenir."
French client in the automotive components sector
"Nicki was a joy to work with. She understood what our company needed and really pulled out all the stops to deliver not just an accurate translation but a good business outcome. She was fast, lovely to deal with and full of initiative. I could not recommend her highly enough."
Beverley Parkhill
Director, New English Living
"Nicki is one of our most trusted and reliable translators, she has a keen eye for detail and in addition to this we have always found her willing to work on any project that has been assigned to her. Nicki is a great communicator and she is happy to ask questions where necessary."
Reference from long-standing agency client
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