Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
hôtesse de communication
English translation:
communications/service coordinator and dispatcher
Added to glossary by
monbuckland
Apr 3, 2012 21:03
12 yrs ago
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French term
United Kingdom
hôtesse de communication
French to English
Other
Human Resources
Job title
Is there an English name for this job?
The context is a security company, which offers a package including drivers, a breathalyser and a hôtesse de communication.
The context is a security company, which offers a package including drivers, a breathalyser and a hôtesse de communication.
Proposed translations
(English)
Proposed translations
3 days 1 hr
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communications/service coordinator and dispatcher
In the security services context this could be the someone who handles all service related calls/enquiries and redirects them as appropriate and/or is also responsible for despatching field personnel as needed, thus "communications/service coordinator and dispatcher" is generic and broad enough to fit...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to everyone for your suggestions - I think they could probably all be used in different contexts."
1 hr
David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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28
liaison service
maybe
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Note added at 1 hr (2012-04-03 22:40:24 GMT)
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or: contact (person)
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Note added at 1 hr (2012-04-03 22:40:24 GMT)
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or: contact (person)
3 hrs
Gilles Martin
United States
United States
Native in French
Works in field
United States
MBA, Sr. Financial Analyst, ATA member
Native in: French 
Works in: English to French, French to English
Telemarketer
Employee using the phone to contact potential customers and set them up for an appointment with one of their sales rep
Note from asker:
| Thanks - but I'm not sure how this would fit with a security package for a customer who will obviously be known and have agreed to buy it by this stage. |
8 hrs
Liaison assistant
Une simple suggestion
14 hrs
Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Ireland
Native in English
Works in field
Ireland
right word, right place. everytime
Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, Irish, UK)
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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52
reception and switchboard (operator)
since this is a security company there is obviously some form of phone alert if there is a breach of security. The receptionist can then contact the necessary keyholders etc.
They are probably also part telemarketer for people who call the number and try to sell them added services.
They are probably also part telemarketer for people who call the number and try to sell them added services.
19 hrs
Event Receptionist or Event Hostess
I have another guess: a regular event receptionist/hostess. She wouldn't be on the phone, she would be at the event.
Event Receptionist Hostess | The Sun Media – Brighten your day
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Event Receptionist/Hostess are often the first and the last impression of the event. They create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests and event attendees.
Event Receptionist Hostess | The Sun Media – Brighten your day
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Event Receptionist/Hostess are often the first and the last impression of the event. They create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests and event attendees.
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Discussion
Mettez la sécurité de cette soirée entre de bonnes mains :
pack de base: 1 hôtesse de communication, 1 éthylotest et ses embouts à usage unique, 4 chauffeurs, 3 heures de présence
http://www.reseaubfe.fr/Hotesse_de_Communication.I.htm#Hotes...