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About Me

Christiane Dubé is co-founder and a translator at echo26, as well as co-owner of 80/20 Management Inc. She has a diploma in translation from McGill University (Montréal), and regularly takes part in workshops and conferences on translation, linguistics, and business practices. In March 2011, she began studies in journalism at Concordia University. Christiane has over 20 years experience in corporate communications, marketing, and translation for companies in evolving in telecommunications, marketing, e-commerce, e-learning, advertising, dance, radio, and television. She also brings to the table valuable experience in web ergonomics and project management.

Location:
Canada, Montreal
Current organization:
echo26
Current role:
translator
Gender:
Female
Areas of expertise:
Broadcasting, Marketing, Internal Communications
I am:
Brainstormer, Concerned citizen, Foodie, Parent, Student
Languages:
French, English
My website links:
echo26
Universities:
Concordia - Montreal, McGill - Montreal
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books, movies, hiking, running, learning, food, freelancing

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I've been tuning in to online TED conferences for a few years now and only just realized last month (August 2011) that I could translate some of the conferences that I've most enjoyed. Translating widens my perspective on so many topics and gives me opportunities to keep learning and tweeking my knowledge--or lack of!

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  • A comment on Talk: Dennis vanEngelsdorp: a plea for bees

    Nov 21 2011: Further to the comments below, read the fascinating and alarming article on Food Safety News: Tests Show Most Store Honey Isn't Honey at http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/tests-show-most-store-honey-isnt-honey/
    Burt's Bees mentioned below by Cristina Rotundo is among the many companies selling honey that isn't honey. Another convincing reason why we should buy local, organic products (i.e. buy directly from the producer). Food for thought...

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