Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Translation Partner in Berkeley, CA
Founded in 2005, Ion Translations has established itself as a leader in providing precise, industry-specific translations for corporate and government clients. Our team of dedicated professionals combines advanced linguistic expertise with deep subject-matter knowledge in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, legal fields, and corporate communications. With a collaborative, egalitarian work environment, we ensure long-term client relationships through personalized service and a commitment to accuracy. Our project managers, many holding advanced degrees, oversee every detail to guarantee technical and linguistic precision. We specialize in overcoming complex linguistic and logistical challenges across all major global languages.Our rigorous quality assurance processes ensure consistent, reliable results tailored to each client's unique needs. By maintaining a stable, highly skilled team, we deliver exceptional service while fostering professional growth. Our clients benefit from a seamless blend of personalized attention and extensive resources. Whether handling patents, medical documents, or marketing materials, we prioritize clarity and cultural relevance. This dedication to excellence has made us a trusted partner for organizations worldwide.
Services
Translation
Localization
Voice-over & Subtitling
Cultural Consulting
Proofreading
Transcription
Editing
Multilingual Typesetting
Back-translation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of expertise in technical and industry-specific translations.
- Our team includes project managers with advanced degrees and PhDs.
- We implement a rigorous QA process for guaranteed accuracy.
- Clients receive dedicated project managers for personalized service.
- We specialize in pharmaceutical, legal, and corporate translation sectors.
Services
Translation
We provide accurate translations across all major languages for technical, legal, and medical documents. Our experts ensure linguistic precision while maintaining industry-specific terminology. Clients receive translations that meet strict regulatory and operational standards.
Localization
Our localization services adapt content to regional cultural and linguistic requirements. We ensure marketing materials, software, and technical documents resonate with local audiences while maintaining brand consistency and technical accuracy.
Voice-over & Subtitling
We offer professional voice-over and subtitling services for corporate training videos, medical content, and legal materials. Our specialists maintain synchronization with original content while ensuring clear, culturally appropriate delivery.
Cultural Consulting
Our consultants provide guidance on cultural nuances affecting communication. We help organizations avoid misunderstandings in international business through expert analysis of cultural and linguistic contexts.
Transcription
We convert audio content into written text with high accuracy for legal proceedings, medical research, and corporate meetings. Our process includes speaker identification and time-stamping for complex multi-speaker recordings.
People
Blair Sly
Principal
Blair founded Ion Translations and oversees daily operations. With Japanese language expertise from Middlebury College and professional experience in Japan, he ensures client satisfaction through steady leadership and growth.
David Gamon
Senior Project Director
David brings linguistic expertise from UC Berkeley and global experience to project management. He specializes in German literature and cognitive science, ensuring technical accuracy in complex translation projects for ION clients.
Rika Sonoda
Senior Project Manager/Editor
Rika combines Japanese translation expertise with project management skills. Holding linguistics degrees from Seijo University and San Francisco State University, she ensures quality control for Japanese language projects since joining ION in 2006.
Cathy Guevara
Senior Project Manager/Marketing Strategist
Cathy manages multilingual projects and marketing strategies. With a background in publishing and expertise in CAT tools, she ensures both linguistic accuracy and visual consistency in translated materials for global clients.
Alma Chaidez
Accounting/Administration/Assistant Project Manager
Alma handles financial operations and supports translation projects. With multilingual capabilities in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese, she provides administrative support while contributing to translation quality assurance processes.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, legal translations, corporate communications, and public sector projects. Our team has deep expertise in technical and regulatory requirements across these fields.
Do you handle certified document translations?
We focus on corporate and government projects rather than personal document translations. Our services include technical, legal, and business translations requiring specialized expertise.
How do you ensure translation accuracy?
We use a multi-step QA process with subject-matter experts, experienced editors, and project managers. All translations undergo linguistic and technical review to guarantee precision and consistency.
Will I have a dedicated project manager?
Yes, every client receives a dedicated project manager who understands their specific needs and materials. Our stable team ensures continuity throughout your projects with consistent personnel.
What languages do you support?
We provide translation services in all major global languages through our network of specialized translators. Our core capabilities include technical and industry-specific content across language pairs.
