15

years of experience

1439

projects

Qualifications

Education

  • Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, FASK Germersheim (2004-2008): Applied Linguistics and Cultural Studies (minor subject law), graduation as translator (Diploma)
  • Zapf GmbH (1994-2004): Vocational training as Industrial Business Management Assistant; afterwards commercial employee in the field of real estate development (contract management)
  • Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Bayreuth (1998): Train the Trainer
  • University of Bayreuth (1992-1994): Studies of Law

Additional qualifications

  • English in the Vacation, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
  • Curso Super-Intensivo de Lengua Española, Alicante, Spanien
  • Curso de Verão de Português Língua Estrangeira, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
  • DIPLE (Diploma Intermédio de Português Língua Estrangeira – Level B2)
  • Studies abroad at the University of Nottingham, UK

Seminars hosted by the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ)

  • Legal definitions and differences in the use of language by lawyers and non-lawyers in German - CIVIL LAW, 25 January 2023, Webinar
  • Criminal Law DE-EN, 18 May, 1 and 8 June 2021, Webinar
  • Translating for the Notary's Office DE-EN, 11/16/23 March 2021, Webinar
  • Interpreting and Translating for the Notary's Office I - German Marriage Contracts and Property Purchase Agreements, 09 October 2015 (Germersheim)
  • The Financial World and its Language for Beginners, 07 February 2014 (Munich)
  • Mergers & Aquisitions, 04 May 2013 (Munich)
  • Learn, Experience, Understand English Civil Law, 19-21 October 2011 (City University London)
  • Introduction to Clinical Drug Testing – Seminar and workshop for the English language, 24 September 2011 (Munich)
  • Introduction to the German Criminal Trial Law, 09 October 2010 (Bindlach/Bayreuth)
  • Aspects of German and Anglo-American Company Law, 24 April 2010 (Munich)
  • Translating Legal Texts, 06 March 2010 (Regensburg)
  • Liaison Interpreting for Translators, 08-09 August 2009 (Hanover)
  • Translating Certificates in Practice, 18 April 2009 (Munich)

Other events

  • 6th Conference on Language and Law 2017, 14-15 October 2017 (Hanover)
  • "Interpreting the Future", 28-30 September 2012 (Berlin)
    2nd International Conference - Job Market - Trade Fair of the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ)
  • Translation Summer School, 28 June - 9 July 2010 (London Metropolitan University)
  • Conference "Interpreting the Future", 11-13 September 2009 (Berlin)
Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.

Italo Calvino