Some Clients’ testimonials about Diane’s services…

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for your assistance in recommending Diane Goullard Parlante, a French interpreter, for our Federal Bankruptcy Court trial. We were impressed with her professionalism, and she was an asset to both parties and the Court. She did an excellent job during the course of our two-day trial, and if the need arises, we will be sure to ask for her assistance again.

Thank you so much for being kind and understanding. Your presence certainly helped Charles cope with a terrible situation. He is now back in his family, trying to forget a painful episode.

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.

I enjoyed the experience of working with you on an English to French-Canadian translation and voiceover project. I get value for my money. I trust your style, your work, you follow my instructions. You demonstrate patience and courtesy. I would use your services again.

[…] For three days, practically non-stop, Diane Goullard performed her task with ease, professionalism, a sense of humor when needed and a willingness to provide the very best of services. After the second day of interviews, one of the French officers took me aside and commented how impressed he was with the work provided by Mrs. Goullard. After the third day, the interviews were ended and Mrs. Goullard’s services were no longer needed. Judge Z. congratulated Mrs. Goullard on her excellent work and expressed his gratitude for her having facilitated an already difficult task of melding two very different judicial procedures, i.e., French and American. I believe Mrs. Goullard made an outstanding contribution to this difficult investigation and it is my recommendation that she be considered on future occasions when translation or simultaneous translations are needed.

[…] Diane has distinguished herself as an excellent communicator, both in verbal and written format. […] Diane demonstrates a genuine intellectual curiosity that is often accompanied by her excitement for an idea, author, literary work, or new topic to be discovered and researched. She seeks truth in each and every area of her life, whether in learning, discussing, philosophy, or relating to people. Always, in her work and personal endeavors, Diane is enthusiastic, consistent and a pleasure to be around. She has incredible creative energies with attention to detail. I would highly recommend Diane for any position of work, leadership, education, or any other capacity in which she can spread her excitement and share her talents with others.

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? Intelligence & wisdom, integrity & ethics, responsible & accountable, entrepreneurial oriented, excellent business & people skills. Chief liabilities or weaknesses? Will focus like a laser beam until the project is complete. Needs to relax more.

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.

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!