Work history for Lawrence Nielsen - [email protected]
Summary:
My primary objective is to engage in projects with others in which quality work is
paramount. I am highly creative and have a wide range of skills and interests;
including: written English, transcription, translation from Danish to English,
paramedicine, audio/video recording and editing, voice-over, photography, and
photo enhancement/manipulation.
TRANSLATION - I lived in Denmark for 15 years and learned to read, understand
and speak fluent Danish. I have experience accurately translating Danish to English,
and have worked for a number of professional translation firms and private
individuals, both in Denmark and elsewhere.
WRITING ENGLISH - I am a certified Advanced TESOL instructor and have been
teaching English in SE Asia for over 20 years. I enjoy writing very much and place
special emphasis on creativity, accuracy and high quality. Additionally, I am adept at
using a wide range of computerized word processing tools.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY – Trained as a certified EMT-B with a government
operated ambulance service, and later as an OFA-3 field-medic in the high-rise
construction industry in Vancouver, Canada, I have a good fundamental knowledge
of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. I also obtained advanced training
in petroleum safety and the transportation of dangerous goods.
AUDIO RECORDING - I worked as a professional audio-recording and postproduction
studio engineer and have experience with audio mixing, voice
enhancement, and sound-scape production. I am familiar with Logic Pro, Reason,
Cubase, Audition, Wavelab 6 and many other audio editing applications.
VIDEO EDITING - I am an experienced video editor and can provide customized
edits and audio syncing in any format. I have prior experience as a BetaCam video
camera operator/editor for ENG/EFP broadcast projects for TV in Denmark, and am
also a former member the Professional Photographers of Canada. Additionally, I have
excellent skills using Adobe Photoshop CS6, and a host of related programs.
VOICE-OVER - Having worked in a pro recording studio specializing in jingles and
soundtracks for film/video pre and post-production, I have experience producing
customized voice-overs in both English and Danish.
EDUCATION:
• High School , Grade XII 1967 - 1970
Nova Scotia Institute of Technology
• BA Degree 1970 – 1974
Notre Dame University of Nelson
I studied Media and Communications with emphasis on English communication,
advertising and commercial photography.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) 1974 - 1980
Ontario Ministry of Health, Canada
After having graduated from university with a BA in Media and Communications,
I was trained by the Ontario government as an EMT specializing in the Care of
the Sick and Injured on its ambulance service. During my extensive training I
studied anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and emergency patient care.
• Studio Manager/Audio Engineer 1980 – 1995
Copenhagen, Denmark
In Copenhagen I studied multi-track digital recording and audio mixing on an
SSL mixing desk, and am competent with both linear and non-liner
mastering. I’m also familiar with microphone techniques, dubbing/mixing, and
MIDI programming. Additionally, working in a studio with top professional
musicians and vocalists gave me much useful experience dealing with others in
stressful situations while under strict time limits.
• Certified as Special Tutor at 2006 – 2007
Global TESOL College, Edmonton, Canada
After graduating with distinction from Global TESOL College as an English Tutor
with an advanced certificate, I then requalified in paramedicine as an OFA-3
(EMT-B) and worked as a field medic and site Safety Coordinator in the high-rise
construction industry in BC, Canada.
Employment History
• EFL Teacher/Special Language Tutor 1995 - Present
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
• TV Videographer/Editor/Director 1990 - 1995
Copenhagen Regional Television, Denmark
• Recording Studio Manager/Assistant Engineer 1980 - 1990
Ranum Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) 1974 – 1980
Ontario Ministry of Health, Canada