Kerstin W.
Specialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor
Experience
Oct 2013 - Present
12 years 2 monthsSpecialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor
24translate Direct GmbH & Co. KG
- Translation of documents for credit and bank institutes, mainly based in Switzerland
- Revision and proofreading of financial texts
- Journalistic editing
Jan 2013 - Dec 2023
11 yearsGerman Language Tutor
Freelance
- One-to-one language tuition in person and online for private students, children, students and professionals in Northern Ireland and Munich, Germany
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 yearsUnited Kingdom
German Language Tutor
Languages Unlimited Svcs LTD
- One-to-one course for corporate client/CEO of Lidl GmbH UK in Belfast area
- Semi-intensive one-to-one course (4-hour sessions) at Monaghan Mushrooms Group
Nov 2011 - Present
14 years 1 monthFreelance Translator
TEXTKING Deutschland GmbH
- Translation of documents and contents for companies in the health, legal and economic sectors
- Revision and proofreading of specialized texts
- Journalistic editing
Feb 2011 - May 2011
4 monthsBarcelona, Spain
German Language Tutor
Colegio Xaloc
- German language course for employees of the automobile sector
- Level pre-intermediate to intermediate, group of 15 persons
Sep 2010 - May 2012
1 year 9 monthsBarcelona, Spain
German Language Tutor
London Language Center
- German language courses for employed and unemployed
- Evening classes at the Formation Center Foment de Treball Nacional supported by the Catalan Government
May 2010 - Present
15 years 7 monthsFreelance Translator
Several agencies
- Translation, revision, proofreading and journalistic editing of documents and contents for companies and agencies in health, finance, economics and legal sectors
- Worked with agencies including Ibidem Group (Barcelona, Spain), The Big Word (Leeds, UK), CPSL – Language Services (Madrid, Spain), J.L.T. Translator’s Pool (Belfast, UK), BCB Soluciones Linguísticas (Madrid, Spain), KennisTranslations BV (Netherlands)
May 2010 - Present
15 years 7 monthsFreelance Translator
Transperfect
- Translation and revision of finance and legal documents
- Proofreading and journalistic editing for companies, notaries and agencies
Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
7 monthsBarcelona, Spain
German Language Tutor
Colegio Xaloc
- German language course in the company Bürkert
- Level beginner to pre-intermediate, group of 10 persons
Nov 2005 - Oct 2008
3 yearsSpain
Senior Account Executive
TUI España, Ultramar Express Event Management
- Supported new client acquisition and operations
- Quoted and budgeted products and travel packages
- Tailored travel programs and itineraries
- Monitored operational phase, controlled and resolved incidences
- Searched for new providers and organized conference, meeting schedules, incentive and team building activities
- Translated programs, plans, contracts and documents between English, Spanish and German
Oct 2004 - Dec 2004
3 monthsPuerto de la Cruz, Spain
Tourist Informer Intern
Tourist Information Office
Sep 2003 - Oct 2006
3 years 2 monthsSpain
German Language Tutor
University of La Laguna
- German classes to individuals and small groups on tourism-related topics
Oct 2002 - Oct 2005
3 years 1 monthSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Congress, Conference and Transfer Hostess
Estilo Azafatas
Jun 2000 - Feb 2001
9 monthsMunich, Germany
Casting Agent, Booker
Casting Agency Buenos Días people’n pictures
Sep 1999 - Jun 2000
10 monthsMunich, Germany
Team Assistant Communication, Marketing, PR
Rena Lange
Mar 1999 - Jul 1999
5 monthsMunich, Germany
IT-PR and Media Relations Intern
Lewis International Media Relations and Marketing
- Internship in IT-PR and media relations; one month stay in London
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
3 yearsMunich, Germany
German Language Teacher
Private Tutoring
- Classes of German language and literature for secondary school students
Feb 1997 - Jul 1998
1 year 6 monthsMunich, Germany
Casting Agent, Booker
Casting Agency Buenos Días people’n pictures
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999
3 yearsMunich, Germany
Freelance Market Research Interviewer
Studio-Test-Service GmbH
- Conducted market studies and analysis
Jun 1996 - Nov 1996
6 monthsMunich, Germany
Model Agent and Booking Intern
PS Model Management
Summary
I am a freelance translator, proofreader and localization specialist that can help you elevate your marketing copy to boost your business in Germany.
Furthermore, I provide translations that transcend literal boundaries in a variety of fields specializing in Law, Finance, Economics, IT and Medicine captivating the respective audiences.
I guarantee technical and legal precision while crafting innovative language quickly, reliably, and idiomatically.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedCatalan
IntermediateFrench
Intermediate ...and 1 more
Education
Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
Universidad Pompeu Fabra
MA Translation Studies · Translation Studies · Barcelona, Spain
Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
Universidad Pompeu Fabra
2nd Cycle Degree Translation and Interpreting · Translation and Interpreting · Barcelona, Spain
Sep 2002 - Sep 2005
Universidad La Laguna
Bachelor Degree in Tourism Studies · Tourism Studies · Spain
...and 2 more
Certifications & licenses
Publicly Appointed And Sworn Translator For Spanish-German-Spanish
District Court Of Munich (Landgericht München I)
Publicly Appointed And Sworn Translator-Interpreter From German Into Spanish And Vice Versa
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Cooperation
Certificate In Advanced English
University Of Cambridge
Upper Level English Aptitude Certificate
Official School Of Languages Los Cristianos (EOI)
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