RESUME
LUCIE BLUE DUFFORT
415.686.9198 · lbduffort@gmail.com
COPYWRITER, EDITOR, TRANSLATOR
ENGLISH COPYWRITING and EDITING, FRENCH-ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Creative manager and collaborator, with over 15 years of international experience in writing, French-English translation, teaching, tutoring, and practical linguistic skills. Proven ability to produce compelling copy and develop promotional materials, as well as work directly with clients and as part of a creative team. A Master’s degree in Linguistics and a specialized background in jazz performance and marketing. Globally conscious and articulate individual, with demonstrated capacity to build on existing knowledge and develop new professional skills.
Areas of Expertise:
Writing • French-English Translation • Marketing • ESL Tutoring • Language Curriculum •Promotions • Music • Linguistics
Academic Administration • K-12 Teaching • Graduate/Undergraduate Teaching and Coursework
FORMAL EDUCATION
Paris 8 University – Saint-Denis, France (2012)
Graduate studies, Musicology and Criticism (Publicity emphasis)
Paris 3 University (Sorbonne Nouvelle) – Paris, France (2011)
Master of Science (M2): Linguistics (International English and Speech Analysis)
Master of Science (M1): Linguistics (International English and Sociolinguistics)
University of California – Santa Cruz, California (2002)
Bachelor of Arts: Literature (Creative Writing), Jazz Minor
FREELANCE WORK Paris, France, and San Francisco, California • 2003 to Present
Copywriter, Translator, Editor, Proofreader
English-language editing, copywriting, and French-to-English translation for private clients, including Luxos Magazine, KINOR Avocats law firm, Paris University-based researchers, and others
· Content including but not limited to marketing and informational websites, advertising, legal correspondence, international press and academic articles
Proofreading
· Proofreader for academic papers on subjects from linguistics to public policy
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS de SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco and Sausalito, California • November 2012 to June 2016
Preschool-12th grade French Immersion school in San Francisco and Sausalito with a student body of 1000
Interim Director of Marketing and Admissions • June 2014 to June 2016
Direction of 3 to 4 person team, charged with admissions tasks for three campuses across two counties.
· Creation and implementation of Admissions season goals and events
· Data management and regular reporting on progress towards goals
· Regular collaboration across departments, including Headmaster and Campus Directors, Board, Advancement, IT, Communications
· Conception, development, production and monitoring of Marketing materials and campaigns in collaboration with Communications Coordinator, including online, print, word-of-mouth, and social media initiatives
· External representation of LFSF in outside groups including the Bay Area Directors of Admission
· Directly responsible for the school's primary source of revenue and the collaborative construction of classes through student acceptance and enrollment
Primary School Substitute Teacher • November 2012 to June 2014
K-5th grade substitute in French classrooms, as English teacher, and in after-school tutoring.
BABELSIGNS (web-based translation provider) Paris, France • 2009 to 2012
Primary French to English Translator
Executed professional French to English translation of varied content, including but not limited to marketing websites, fiction, doctoral theses, and technical pamphlets
· Regularly served as team leader for larger projects under strict deadlines. Edited and controlled the work of others.
PARIS 8 UNIVERSITY Saint-Denis, France • 2008 to 2012
One of France’s premier learning institutions, with a student body of approximately 22000
Lecturer
Created lesson plans and coursework for master’s- and undergraduate-level English courses in the visual arts department. Taught classes of varying size and ability in English and French.
· Was selected to translate grant and internship applications and other arts-specific texts for individual students as well as the visual arts department
· Was regularly asked by students to direct and advise on first-year master’s thesis work
ORAL ENGLISH Paris, France • 2005 to 2012
English-teaching company, with a student base of more than 80 full- and part-time students
Director: Kristin Lejdstrom. klejdstrom@gmail.com
Teacher and Co-Developer
Contributed significantly to development of the company’s English teaching method, cowrote texts and support materials and taught onsite in business settings
· Clients included executive and managerial-level staff in steel manufacturing and distribution, industrial design, genetic research, international real estate, etc.
· Coursework was designed to specifically suit the requirements of varied fields, tailored to needs and strengths of specific individuals
TIPS ON TRIPS AND CAMPS PARIS Paris, France • 2010
Paris branch of American and Europe-wide summer program recommendation service
Paris director: Nancy Machiah. nancywma@gmail.com
Marketing Assistant
Managed official communications in French and English, including creation of press releases other assorted copywriting functions
· Acted as direct client contact to French- and English-speaking clientele
LES 7 LÉZARDS JAZZ CLUB Paris, France • 2004 to 2007
Popular Paris hotspot featuring nightly jazz performances
Programming Assistant and House Manager
Booked acts and coordinated details of performance schedule. Corresponded with musicians and service providers in support of house management. Did a lot of troubleshooting.
· Created promotional strategies and materials, including press releases
· Acted as primary contact person for outside publicity and for onsite musician needs
OTHER EXPERIENCE, INTERESTS
Creative Writing primarily of short stories and theater pieces.
Publicity officer on elected board of the Paris Choral Society. 2009-2012
Singer, Music Manager for a variety of groups in Paris and California. 2000-2012
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, iWork, Open Office, Lexico3, basic HTML skills
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
LANGUAGES
Native English, highly proficient French, moderate Spanish
415.686.9198 · lbduffort@gmail.com
COPYWRITER, EDITOR, TRANSLATOR
ENGLISH COPYWRITING and EDITING, FRENCH-ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Creative manager and collaborator, with over 15 years of international experience in writing, French-English translation, teaching, tutoring, and practical linguistic skills. Proven ability to produce compelling copy and develop promotional materials, as well as work directly with clients and as part of a creative team. A Master’s degree in Linguistics and a specialized background in jazz performance and marketing. Globally conscious and articulate individual, with demonstrated capacity to build on existing knowledge and develop new professional skills.
Areas of Expertise:
Writing • French-English Translation • Marketing • ESL Tutoring • Language Curriculum •Promotions • Music • Linguistics
Academic Administration • K-12 Teaching • Graduate/Undergraduate Teaching and Coursework
FORMAL EDUCATION
Paris 8 University – Saint-Denis, France (2012)
Graduate studies, Musicology and Criticism (Publicity emphasis)
Paris 3 University (Sorbonne Nouvelle) – Paris, France (2011)
Master of Science (M2): Linguistics (International English and Speech Analysis)
Master of Science (M1): Linguistics (International English and Sociolinguistics)
University of California – Santa Cruz, California (2002)
Bachelor of Arts: Literature (Creative Writing), Jazz Minor
FREELANCE WORK Paris, France, and San Francisco, California • 2003 to Present
Copywriter, Translator, Editor, Proofreader
English-language editing, copywriting, and French-to-English translation for private clients, including Luxos Magazine, KINOR Avocats law firm, Paris University-based researchers, and others
· Content including but not limited to marketing and informational websites, advertising, legal correspondence, international press and academic articles
Proofreading
· Proofreader for academic papers on subjects from linguistics to public policy
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS de SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco and Sausalito, California • November 2012 to June 2016
Preschool-12th grade French Immersion school in San Francisco and Sausalito with a student body of 1000
Interim Director of Marketing and Admissions • June 2014 to June 2016
Direction of 3 to 4 person team, charged with admissions tasks for three campuses across two counties.
· Creation and implementation of Admissions season goals and events
· Data management and regular reporting on progress towards goals
· Regular collaboration across departments, including Headmaster and Campus Directors, Board, Advancement, IT, Communications
· Conception, development, production and monitoring of Marketing materials and campaigns in collaboration with Communications Coordinator, including online, print, word-of-mouth, and social media initiatives
· External representation of LFSF in outside groups including the Bay Area Directors of Admission
· Directly responsible for the school's primary source of revenue and the collaborative construction of classes through student acceptance and enrollment
Primary School Substitute Teacher • November 2012 to June 2014
K-5th grade substitute in French classrooms, as English teacher, and in after-school tutoring.
BABELSIGNS (web-based translation provider) Paris, France • 2009 to 2012
Primary French to English Translator
Executed professional French to English translation of varied content, including but not limited to marketing websites, fiction, doctoral theses, and technical pamphlets
· Regularly served as team leader for larger projects under strict deadlines. Edited and controlled the work of others.
PARIS 8 UNIVERSITY Saint-Denis, France • 2008 to 2012
One of France’s premier learning institutions, with a student body of approximately 22000
Lecturer
Created lesson plans and coursework for master’s- and undergraduate-level English courses in the visual arts department. Taught classes of varying size and ability in English and French.
· Was selected to translate grant and internship applications and other arts-specific texts for individual students as well as the visual arts department
· Was regularly asked by students to direct and advise on first-year master’s thesis work
ORAL ENGLISH Paris, France • 2005 to 2012
English-teaching company, with a student base of more than 80 full- and part-time students
Director: Kristin Lejdstrom. klejdstrom@gmail.com
Teacher and Co-Developer
Contributed significantly to development of the company’s English teaching method, cowrote texts and support materials and taught onsite in business settings
· Clients included executive and managerial-level staff in steel manufacturing and distribution, industrial design, genetic research, international real estate, etc.
· Coursework was designed to specifically suit the requirements of varied fields, tailored to needs and strengths of specific individuals
TIPS ON TRIPS AND CAMPS PARIS Paris, France • 2010
Paris branch of American and Europe-wide summer program recommendation service
Paris director: Nancy Machiah. nancywma@gmail.com
Marketing Assistant
Managed official communications in French and English, including creation of press releases other assorted copywriting functions
· Acted as direct client contact to French- and English-speaking clientele
LES 7 LÉZARDS JAZZ CLUB Paris, France • 2004 to 2007
Popular Paris hotspot featuring nightly jazz performances
Programming Assistant and House Manager
Booked acts and coordinated details of performance schedule. Corresponded with musicians and service providers in support of house management. Did a lot of troubleshooting.
· Created promotional strategies and materials, including press releases
· Acted as primary contact person for outside publicity and for onsite musician needs
OTHER EXPERIENCE, INTERESTS
Creative Writing primarily of short stories and theater pieces.
Publicity officer on elected board of the Paris Choral Society. 2009-2012
Singer, Music Manager for a variety of groups in Paris and California. 2000-2012
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, iWork, Open Office, Lexico3, basic HTML skills
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
LANGUAGES
Native English, highly proficient French, moderate Spanish
