Profile

  • Freelance Conference Interpreter and Translator since 2008
  • Languages: English and German
  • M. A. in Interpreting and Translating, University of Bath, 2008
  • B. A. in Language and Communication, Philipps-Universität Marburg, 2007
  • B. A. in Applied Languages, University of Portsmouth, 2006
  • Sworn Interpreter and Certified Translator
  • Member of the Association of Conference Interpreters (VKD) within the BDÜ and the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ)
  • Volunteer work: member of the VKD Committee of the Regions, responsible for Region West II (Fankfurt/Main), 2015 - 2018, and mentor in the VKD mentoring programme for junior interpreters since 2017
  • Internships in conference interpreting and translating at the UN (Vienna) and the European Central Bank
  • Scholarship in the Postgraduate Awards 2007 Professional Preparation Scheme, Arts & Humanities Research Council, Bristol
  • Receipt of the “Vilem Freid Prize for Languages and Linguistics” by the University of Portsmouth
  • Extended study and work periods in the UK, USA and Spain

Typical subjects

  • International cooperation (development cooperation, migration and integration, conflict resolution and peace promotion, human rights etc.)
  • Politics (e.g. accompanying delegations)
  • Medicine (fascia research, sports medicine, alternative and integrative medicine, dentistry, implantology, and oncology, among others)
  • Pharmaceutics (clinical trials, production, staff training)
  • Medical technology
  • Building (architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering)
  • Environment, climate protection, sustainable development and energy
  • Automotive
  • European works councils, SE works councils
  • Law (US depositions, court and arbitration proceedings, notarial recordings)
  • Economics and finance
  • Linguistics

Typical work settings

  • Conferences, congresses, meetings
  • Seminars, training sessions, workshops
  • Press conferences
  • Panel discussions
  • Delegation visits
  • Plant visits
  • FDA inspections (pharmaceuticals, medical technology)
  • Trade fairs
  • Interviews
  • Business negotiations
  • Court proceedings
  • Notarial recordings
  • Depositions