British English and French native speaker, British and French national.
Studied to post-graduate level in both countries (London School of Economics and PhD in Britain, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Agrégation et Diplôme d'Interprète de Conférence from ESIT Paris Sorbonne with two "A" languages in France).
Subsequently worked in both countries in ministers private offices as a adviser and also had management responsabilities in business structures.
A long standing experience of international organisations and negociations (UN, FAO, UNEP, WHO) as well as first hand practice of the private business sector as general manager.
So, a translator no doubt but have been a client on many occasions... both sides of the coin can help...