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Adam Mounsey

Translator

Adam Mounsey
Hatten, Germany

Experience

Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 2 months
Germany

Translator

Freelance

  • Translations from German or Dutch to English using CAT tools: Trados, Across, MemoQ and Transit
  • Translations of articles of association, codes of conduct, company bylaws, contracts (e.g. cohabitation agreements, employment contracts, leases, NDAs), deeds, employee handbooks, insurance policies, privacy policies, terms and conditions and more for legal and HR clients including Deutscher Fußball-Bund and DZ Bank
  • Translations of case studies, installation manuals, operating guides, press releases, product manuals and repair manuals for technical and automotive clients including Schuler, Meiko, BGHM, BMW, VW, Bundeswehr and Bosch
Jan 2016 - Dec 2024
9 years
Oldenburg, Germany

Treasurer

VfB Oldenburg Cricket Department

  • Responsible for departmental finances
  • Payment of invoices and receipt of annual budget
  • Participation in board meetings
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
6 years
Emden, Germany

Member of Board of Examiners

IHK Emden (Chamber of Commerce)

  • Examiner for written and spoken English exams
  • Participation in board meetings
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
5 years
Leer, Germany

Translator

DATA DESIGN Computersysteme GmbH

  • Learned the trade under a translator with 30 years of experience in the industry
  • Never missed a deadline
  • Managed large and urgent translation projects
  • Developed specialisms in legal, HR and technical automotive translations
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years

Proofreader

Elizabeth de Zoysa

  • Proofread German and Dutch into English translations on a part-time freelance basis
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years

Assistant Translator

Ian Travis

  • Assisted a freelance translator and outsourcer
  • Translated various texts from German to English for Linux, gaining experience with Trados
  • Organised time successfully to meet tight deadlines
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
6 years
United Kingdom

Translation Work

Newcastle University

  • Postgraduate studies including translation theory and practice
  • Variety of translations from German, French and Dutch into English including literary extracts, news items, humorous travel writings and poems

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (12 years), Education (12 years), Professional Services (11 years), Sport (9 years), Banking and Finance (8 years), and Information Technology (2 years).

Automotive
Education
Professional Services
Sport
Banking and Finance
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (12 years), Legal (12 years), Accounting (9 years), Finance (9 years), Product Development (8 years), and Quality Assurance (8 years).

Human Resources
Legal
Accounting
Finance
Product Development
Quality Assurance

Skills

  • Member Of Various Sports Teams
  • Football For Tura 76
  • Cricket For Vfb Oldenburg
  • Level 2 Qualified Cricket Umpire
  • Sports Group At Gvo Oldenburg
  • Formerly, Coach And Captain Of Oldenburg Cricket Club
  • Formerly, Captained North Derbyshire U15 Cricket Team, Trialled For Derbyshire County Cricket U17s And Nine Years Of Football At A Very High Level (Including For Sheffield United)
  • Member Of Both The Modern Languages Society And The Erasmus Society At Newcastle University
  • It Skills: Highly Capable With Microsoft Office And Various Cat Tools (Trados, Across, Memoq And Transit)

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

Newcastle University

MA in Professional Translation for European Languages · Professional Translation for European Languages · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Oct 2009 - Jun 2013

Newcastle University

BA in Modern Languages (German, French and Dutch) · Modern Languages (German, French and Dutch) · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Level 2 Qualified Cricket Umpire

Trados Advanced User Certification

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Where is Adam based?

Adam is based in Hatten, Germany.

What languages does Adam speak?

Adam speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Adam have?

Adam has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Adam has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Adam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Adam be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Adam would be well-suited for roles such as: Translator, Treasurer, Member of Board of Examiners.

What is Adam's latest experience?

Adam's most recent position is Translator at Freelance.

What companies has Adam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adam has worked for Freelance and VfB Oldenburg Cricket Department.

Which industries is Adam most experienced in?

Adam is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Education, and Professional Services. Adam also has some experience in Sport and Recreation, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Adam most experienced in?

Adam is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Legal and Compliance, and Accounting. Adam also has some experience in Finance, Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Adam worked in recently?

Adam has recently worked in industries like Sport and Recreation, Automotive, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Adam worked in recently?

Adam has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Adam's education?

Adam holds a Master in Professional Translation for European Languages from Newcastle University and a Bachelor in Modern Languages (German, French and Dutch) from Newcastle University.

Does Adam have any certificates?

Adam has 2 certificates. These include: Level 2 Qualified Cricket Umpire and Trados Advanced User Certification.

What is the availability of Adam?

Adam is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Adam?

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