Foreword by our Chief Executive
Traduc-Co was born of the esteem that we have of professions involving languages, notably translation, interpretation and training. As essential tools of trade between individuals, groups, communities and variousinterest groups of diverse origins, these professions are indispensable in this era of globalisation. To effectively assist you, our team has developed various services, as evidenced by thiscatalogue that our company puts at your disposal at competitive rates. We rely on the competent women and men with vast experience in their fieldsto achieve our vision, which is to excel in service of our clients.
Because you are our reason for being and that we intend to meet your professional and training requirements, we have undertaken huge investments in user-friendly advanced technological equipment. Our simultaneous interpretation equipment, our sound equipment for events and our audio-visual devices are proof of this.
Traduc-Co is also a dynamic, devoted, available and experienced team working with top consultants to meet your needs. You need not worry about finding a service provider to cover your multilingual meetings, ensure your language training and that of your employees or your children or enliven your events. Traduc-Co is the best in the business. You will feel right at home with us!
Thank you for your trust!
Dr Koffi Mamadou KOUAKOU
Who are we?
TRADUC-CO is a translation, interpretation, editing and training firm that provideslanguageengineering services targeting all kinds of companies and learners to support them in their interactions with their partners and clients. We aim to ensure that their business dealings are lucrative. For this, all our services target a single thing: to remove the language barrier and give our clients means to communicate clearly, quickly and efficiently with their partners.
Our location
We are located in Deux-plateaux, not far fromBoulevard Latrille, at the intersection of J 33 & J 70 streets, within theSicogi complex, Duplex N°293
Organisational Structure
Our staff
Human resources are the cornerstones of every company. As an organisation of learning and of learners, TRADUC-CO has skilled human resources to achieve its vision and meet its clients’ requirements.
Management Board[MK1]: It defines the firm’s strategic guidelines, its duties, monitors the balance sheet of business activities and develops projects and outlooks. It upholds the firm’s brand image, works towards its sustainability and the well being of our staff.
The Chief Executive: he coordinates the implementation of the plan set out for every financial year. He coordinates the recruitment of interpreters and translators and forms work teams.
The Director: He is in charge of the firm’s day to day administrative management; determines payments that he approves in consultation with the Chief Executive; he handles asset management and reports to the Chief Executive and the Management Board.
The interpreters, translators, proof-readers, reviewers and their assistants: their titles and tasks are self-explanatory.
The administrative assistant: she receives all documents (pre and post translation) and ensures that they are delivered and archived.
The sales assistant: she is in charge of outreach as well asbuilding and maintaining relationships with clients.
The accounts assistant: manages billing and bookkeeping, liaises with social and tax partners and handles payments and recoveries.
The IT specialists and technicians: the former manage IT solutions as well as the computing portfolio and the latter are in charge of the maintenance and upgrading of conferencing technical equipment.
The driver/messenger: he is in charge of transportation and delivery relating to the firm’s activities. He handles the day to day maintenance of the vehicle(s). He must have an appropriate demeanour and attire.
The maintenance staff: he watches over the appearance of the firm, ensuring the cleanliness of the grounds.
The guards: they manage the security of the firm’s premises and its equipment.
Overview of our offices
Reception
Large training room
Administrative Secretariat
Accounts Department
RANGE OF SERVICES
»Translation
Our translators work mainly in three languages (English, French and Portuguese) and our services are carried out by fast, efficient and certified professionals who have worked for large international organisations such as the African Union, the IMF, AfDB, ECOWAS, COMESA, etc. We offer the following services:
- Translation in the context of meetings, conferences, exhibitions, seminars or trainings
- Certified translation of official documents (certificates, administrative as well as legal and statutory documents, etc.) visa applications and school enrolment
- Website translations for many associations, agricultural research organisations, NGOs and institutions
- Translation of accounting, financial and audit documents for world-class firms
- Translation of books for publishing houses and monthly newsletters for publication
Our strengths
We respect the confidentiality of your documents
We have internal editors and proof-readers for quality control
We offer packages for meetings
We meet deadlines
We work round the clock
»Interpreting
We work with independent interpreters well known in the academic and professional fields interpretation for the quality of their work. We offer the following services:
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Consecutive interpretation
- Accompanied interpretation
- Rental of brand new advanced interpretation equipment
Our strengths
We have interpreters who are well known in the business for their competence
For guided tours and accompanied interpretation, we offer reliable, ultra lightweight wireless equipment that installs in fifteen (15) minutes.
Some shots of our equipment:
Image 1 of the booth
Image 2 of the booth
Images of the entrance to the booth
Image of the inside of the booth
Table booth
Image of the inside of the booth with microphones, headphones and console units used by our interpreters
Microphone, delegate’s receiver
Delegate’s receiver
Image of the equipment setup
Brähler Control Unit
Infrared for the delegates’ earpieces (Brähler)
Headphones for the interpreters (William Sound)
Image of the interpreters headpiece and receiver (William Sound)
Image of the William Sound equipment setup
William Sound wireless microphone and delegate receiver
Delegate receiver (William Sound)
Headset microphone for speaker
William Sound control unit
Image of loudspeaker in the corner of the room
Image 1 of the room during the ARA conference in June 2014 (William Sound)
Image 2 of the room during the ARA conference in June 2014 (William Sound)
Image 1 of the room during the CDJS conference at IBIS Plateau in July 2014 (William Sound)
Image 2 of the room during the CDJS conference at IBIS Plateau in July 2014 (William Sound)
»Training
What we offer is innovative and covers the following:
• Basic English, French and Portuguese
• Intensive English, French and Portuguese for travel
• Communication techniques
• Business English and Portuguese
• Legal and medical English
• English and Portuguese for hostesses and secretaries
• Writing techniques
• Translation techniques for secretaries and executive assistants
Image of a training session in the VIP Room 2
»Sound system
Image of the sound system equipment
Image 1 of Woodin fashion show in August 2014
Image 2 of Woodin fashion show in August 2014
Image 1 of the early childhood exhibition in May 2014 with the AOS Group
Image 2 of the early childhood exhibition in May 2014 with the AOS Group
Image 1 of the sound system equipment control unit
Image 2 of the sound system equipment control unit
Image of the 51 inch LED flat screen
Image of the video projector
Image of the 5KVA generator
CONCLUSION
Traduc-Co is at your service and looks forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with you. Our company will ensure quality services that will meet your requirements. We are the best in the business.
Trust us for guaranteed results!