- Diplom degree (equivalent to a Master's degree) in Applied Linguistics: Translation & Interpretation from the University of Heidelberg, Germany
- Translation certificate in English from the German Chamber of Commerce (IHK)
- Teaching assistantship at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, USA (exchange with the University of Heidelberg, Germany)
- Semester abroad in Spain (Universidad de Málaga) und extended stays in France (Paris)
- 10 years of professional experience as an in-house translator and interpreter for German, English, Spanish and French at Alcatel SEL AG (now Alcatel-Lucent)
in Stuttgart, Gemany (telecommunications, IT, electrical engineering, electronics, business, legal and marketing)
- Freelance translator since 1996
- English to German translation exam at International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC and qualification as an IMF contractor
- Grader for a translation exam at a renowned professional linguist association (name to be kept confidential) since 2003
- Interpreter at international trade shows in Germany
- Continuing education and learning in my fields of specialization
- Regular attendance at ATA and BDÜ conferences
- Presenter at several ATA conferences and at the BDÜ conference 2009 in Berlin, Germany (for presentations see Tips & Downloads)
- Classes in international accounting at Universität des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken, Germany
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