About
Welcome to the website of Tip-Top Docx! My name is Eszter Kiss-Deák and I am a full-time freelance translator (English/German to Hungarian) and desktop publisher, specialising in construction, architecture, politics, political science, and international relations. My background is in civil engineering and international relations/political science. I have first-hand experience not only of translation and interpreting but also of construction project management, layout editing, and academic writing.
In order to help small and medium-sized companies as well as private individuals to improve the quality of their documents, Tip-Top Docx was founded. Tip-Top Docx is a provider of language and editing services that employs state-of-the-art technology and proven strategies to ensure delivery of the highest-quality materials by the deadline set.
If you care about the quality of your documents as much as I do, please contact me for an obligation-free quote. I will be happy to assist you.
The mission of Tip-Top Docx is to help its clients to succeed by enhancing their image in global markets through documents that are clear and accurate, use consistent terminology, and are aesthetically pleasing as well.
In order to achieve this aim, Tip-Top Docx focuses on three values:
- Client Understanding
- Accuracy
- Reliability
I am completely proficient in and work with the following, widely-used operating systems, word processor, spread sheet, presentation, PDF editor, desktop publishing, graphic design and web development applications, and CAT tools:
- Mac OS X 10.7.5
- Windows 7
- Microsoft Word 2011
- Microsoft Excel 2011
- Microsoft Power Point 2011
- Adobe Acrobat X Pro
- Adobe InDesign CS5.5
- Adobe Illustrator CS5.1
- Microsoft Visio 2013
- Adobe Dreamweaver CS6
- SDL Trados Studio 2011
- OmegaT 2.5.5
- SDL MultiTerm 2011
- SDL WinAlign 2007
- SDL Passolo 2011
| 2012– | Freelance Translator and Desktop Publisher | Tip-Top Docx |
| 2009–12 | Assistant | University of St. Gallen |
| 2006–09 | Desktop Publisher | Swiss Political Science Review |
| 2004–06 | Freelance Translator | Green Gable Bt. |
| 2001–03 | Project Manager | Universale International Kft. |
| 2000–01 | Technical Assistant | Swietelsky Kft. |
| 1999–2000 | Technical Assistant | YTONG Hungary Kft. |
I am a native speaker of Hungarian and fully proficient in both English and German. Correspondingly, I translate primarily from English or German into Hungarian.
However, languages have always been one of my passions, which is why I also have basic knowledge of French, Spanish, Russian and Modern Greek.
| 2004–06 | MA in International Affairs | Andrássy Gyula University Budapest |
| 1994–99 | MSc in Civil Engineering | Technical University of Budapest |
I am proud to be a member of following professional communities:
