Quelques références sur les services de Diane Goullard…

I enjoyed the experience of working with you; I and others were satisfied by your services; I get value for the money and/or your prices are within my budget; I trust your style, your work, you follow my instructions; you demonstrate patience and courtesy. I would use your services again. You can use my name as a referral.

I include Diane Goullard (formerly Hanson) among the best half dozen legal assistants I have ever seen. She has all the basic skills, but she also possesses several additional positive characteristics that are rare. First, she has initiative. Second, she thinks about and implements ways to make a case more manageable, so that unnecessary costs are avoided. Third, she is extremely careful and detail oriented. Fourth, Diane has energy and is willing to devote it to get the job done. Fifth, Diane is fluent in French. This language ability has been crucial to me. In essence, I find Diane to be that rare breed of legal assistant: A true professional, someone who does not do only what she is told, but who wants to be involved and who wants to be challenged.

Two referrals led me to you, you were patient, courteous. I trusted your style, your work, you followed my instructions. I enjoyed the ”experience of working with you. I also liked your efficiency. I would use your services again if I needed to and would refer you too.

I just received word about the commendation you received from our client. This is my largest client, billing over a million dollars a year. It is professionals like you that keep our clients…coming and staying with Language Line. I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for the excellent job you do on a day to day basis. Thank you.

You interpreted [French and English] for individuals in a variety of circumstances, sharing their joys and sorrows, and participating in the common as well as extraordinary occurrences of other people’s lives. You provided courteous, professional service, often exceeding our clients’ expectations. I extend to you my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your willingness to interpret for Language Line Services.

am a bilingual attorney and I have been practicing law in California since 1984. Even though I have lived in the United States since childhood, French is my native language and I read it, speak it and understand it fluently. In September of 1993, French clients of mine came to San Diego to participate as a party in a binding arbitration proceeding. I needed the services of a professional interpreter to interpret during these complex and delicate proceedings. We requested the services of Diane Goullard who was able to assist us on very short notice. As one of the attorneys in this proceeding I had the opportunity to observe Diane Goullard interpret simultaneously for the parties. She interpreted for several days, 8 hours each day into this matter on very short notice and with no opportunity to prepare herself for the topics which were being discussed. Her style and demeanor were most professional. I was impressed with her abilities. I can attest to the accuracy and competence with which she interpreted throughout the entire proceeding. I would definitely use and feel very comfortable highly recommending Diane Goullard’s services on any occasion where simultaneous or consecutive interpretation is required.

We had the opportunity to work with Diane Goullard Parlante, an experienced French translator, in Scottsdale Arizona this year. Diane worked directly with us on the worldwide launch of the Lamborghini Superleggera for 100 media and 200 dealer personnel. Diane’s task was simultaneous translation for the French audience group over a period of 5 days. Lamborghini found Diane to be highly professional, accurate and able to work at speed. We would have no hesitation in recommending her for French translation services.

We enjoyed the experience of working with you, were satisfied with your services, got value for the money, trusted your style, work, you followed our instructions, you demonstrated patience and courtesy, and you were flexible, accommodating our needs and schedule. It was a pleasure to work with you.

While she attended St. Mary’s College to become a Paralegal, Diane lived with my wife and me in our home in Orinda, CA. It became readily apparent to us that Diane was bilingual in French and English. Her English grammar and pronunciation were excellent. I might add that Diane has an ideal personality to be an interpreter. She is naturally interested in people. She would be completely at home conversing in French or English in almost any field I can think of.

Most outstanding talents or characteristics? She [Diane] is particularly friendly, outgoing, and out-reaching. She works well with others, is honest, trustworthy and principled. Chief liabilities or weaknesses? If self-searching is considered a weakness, she is prone to that, but perhaps it may be better described as humility.

I [a French and English interpreter] do want to thank you for your support [as a Paralegal] before and during the deposition. You have a difficult job and many different responsibilities. I really appreciated the few notes and comments on terminology you took the time to offer me. Some of your points were wonderfully subtle!

I enjoyed the experience of working with you, I trust your style, you follow my instructions, you demonstrate patience, courtesy and promptness. I and others were satisfied by your service. I would use your services again and will refer you if the occasion arises.

Diane is an extremely personable woman. She is very warm, has a great sense of humor and can at the same time command respect from her students. I have met few teachers who exude such a sense of enthusiasm for their subject and for life in general. Her students have learned excellent oral skills from her teaching and both took the fourth-year French Language Advanced Placement Examination. She also tutored other students from this private school who were having academic problems. Both the students and the parents have been very complimentary about her work as a tutor.

Outstanding interpreter providing over-the-phone English-based interpretation for a variety of clients in the fields of banking, business, computer, finance, health, insurance, law, literature, telecommunications, etc. Diane Goullard Parlante frequently receives special recognition from clients. Extremely reliable and professional. High quality and accurate performance in handling stressful situations, difficult calls, lengthy and involved technical terminology. Very adaptable. 1990. Most outstanding talents or characteristics? I have observed Diane’s performance and have found her to be responsible, dedicated & professional. Chief liabilities or weaknesses? Diane is very curious: she often scours over journals & newspapers and shares interesting articles with colleagues. She’s open to learning and takes every opportunity for additional training.