Maxime Collins

Maxime Collins

CEO

With over fifteen years of experience in translation, revision, and proofreading, Maxime Collins helps organizations strengthen the quality and clarity of their communications. In 2021, he launched Maxime Collins inc. and now leads a senior team that delivers high-quality language services across sectors.

Working with the agency means receiving clear feedback, reliable execution, and writing that truly represents your message.

Education

2007-2010 McGill University Master’s, French Language and Literature Professional writing
2005-2006 Aix-Marseille University Licence (1 year) Modern Languages Final grade: A+ (8 courses)
2003-2006 Universite du Quebec a Montréal Bachelor’s, Literature French literature
2001-2003 Cegep Andre-Laurendeau DCS in Arts, Literature and Communication Literature profile

Certification

May 2021 Acceleration 20K Administrative and Business Management Training
December 2020 Editors Canada Les anglicismes au Quebec: Une question de variation
October 2017 Editors Canada Correction d’épreuves: Le point final de la révision
April 2014 Magistrad Traducteurs, apprivoisez vos betes noires (Lacunes et ressources du francais)

Earlier professional experience

2011-Apr. 2021 SDL International Proofreader and reviser Marketing team + trainer for new employees
2021-Sept. 2021 Espresso communication Revision and proofreading Revision services for various web articles
Sept. 2021 Postech Screw Piles Revision and web check services
2018-July 2019 CANACOM Translator For the Government of Ontario, McDonald’s and Ace
2011-Apr. 2012 Interligne Social Media Manager Creating and managing the Interligne community
Sept. 2011 Groupe Ville-Marie Litterature (Quebecor) Publishing assistant Manuscript reading and analysis
2009-Aug. 2011 Ministere de l’Education, du Loisir et du Sport Corrector Correction of argumentative texts (college level)
2002-Aug. 2010 Desjardins N2-N3 position Customer service and trainer
2008-Dec. 2010 CLIC Network Teacher Teaching French as a second language at National Bank
2006-Aug. 2009 WorldTop Inc. Advertising manager Advertising copywriting for various platforms
Since 2004 Academos Volunteer work Cybermentor - Book field

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