Mark (Harry) Pickup

Freelance translator

Greater Saint-Brieuc Area

About

Professional translator in French and English with a previous career of over 20 years encompassing positions primarily in Europe and Asia ranging from pioneering, to developing markets to more stable sophisticated market places. Approximately half of this time spent in General Management and the other in Marketing. Specialties: Full range of translation services. Interpretation between both French and English, either accompanied, consecutive. Fully mobile within France and internationally to cater to your interpretation needs. Part of a network of specialist translators offering translation work only into their mother tongues, guaranteeing a quality result.

Experience

  • Freelance Translator / Interpreter at Self-employed
    Jul 2007 - Present · 19 yrs

    Freelance translator and interpreter, french - english, specialising in corporate communications, public affairs, marketing and sales.

  • Marketing Director at South East Asian Region
    Oct 2000 - Apr 2004 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    The Area, including Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Philippines delivers a total industry nett turnover of GBP 1.2 billion per annum. As a senior member of the Area Management Board the position has shared responsibility for the bottom line. Directly responsible for overall business and marketing strategy, involving the management and development of a central support team comprising 12 people in specialist functions, as well as strong dotted line reports from the heads of the marketing function across all markets. Functional results are achieved through the effective management of local operating companies, involving excellent all round communication skills. Endorsements / references available on request.

  • General Manager at Singapore
    Jan 1998 - Sep 2000 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    This role had responsibility for the Sales, Marketing and bottom line of the Singapore Domestic company, Sales Express The bulk of this period, post 1998, was devoted to making a major merger in Singapore a success.Bottom line pounds sterling 37 million. Endorsements / references available on request.

  • Marketing Director at France
    Jul 1995 - Dec 1997 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Responsible for the strategy and brand marketing of the company’s products in France leading a central marketing department of 12 people. + Launched the Winfield trademark in an innovative packaging configuration taking the company’s market share from a declining 10% to a sustainable 16% of this highly profitable market. + Enhanced profitability by over 38% to deliver a bottom line in the final year of tenure of GBP70 million.