I have a Master's Degree in Linguistics and Translation and have interpreted a lot on scientific conferences during and right after school - total of about 4 years. For the last 4 years though I have been working in medical and legal interpreting (and sometimes translations)mostly doing depositions and hearings in various courts including federal. I am court certified in Washington and Colorado.
Extensive freelance work as translator and interpreter. Translations included laser systems research, technical manuals, biological papers, and aircraft components for the USAF, French, and German Air Force, as well as voice-overs.
I work as a conference interpreter in the US since 1995 in all possible subjects. I work for the Federal Court System and have lot of experience interpreting patent litigations in the US and overseas. Travelling does not pose a problem. I work into and out of English, French, German and Dutch.
Being Slovene and having studied Slavic Studies and American Studies in Berlin, Germany (B.A., at Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin), I am fluent in written and spoken English, German, Slovene, and Bosnian/ Croatian/ Serbian (former "Serbocroatian"). In addition, I am able to translate and interpret from and into the above listed languages (with Slovene and English as best target languages), can proofread texts written in Slovene, teach English (as a foreign language), and am familiar with the histories and cultures of the USA, Germany, Middle Europe, and of the Balkans (I also lived in all of these areas for extended periods of time).
I am born and raised in Holland (Dutch), lived in Lausanne, Switzerland (French), lived in Munic, Germany (German), and live since 13 years in Florida USA. I am very interested in a new career opportunity as linguist/interpreter. I do not have experience as an interpreter but have very strong communication skills in the above mentioned languages. My background is Business Development in Commercial Real-Estate and Private Equity with a broad range of national and international clients. I am interested in a career change and look forward to interpreter opportunities with personal interaction as well as other interpreting disciplines.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet one of your project managers to discuss the services I can offer Link-Translations.
I do speak fluent German,Russian,Uzbek and English is basic. I do have a strong educational background and work experience related to my education. If you need an experienced translator, I am the right person for you, I am a fast learner and will bring positive results for the company I will work for.
During the past twenty years as a translator, interpreter, proofreader and voice over specialist,I have worked on many different projects. Therefore I have experience in a variety of fields. I am available on short notice.
I have a vast experience as a translator and consecutive interpreter, especially in diverse technical fields, including car industry, mechanics, electrics, electronics, robotics, software and patents, websites and marketing area (automobile and naval industry, watches, furniture, business, banking), certificates, contracts, patents and tourism and religious subjects.
My technical knowledge comes from my experience as a translator and interpreter on paper and on-site collaborating directly with technicians, and also from my experience as project manager at an Italian company that designs and manufactures welding installations for the automotive industry.Moreover, in my work experience I have developed strong organizatorial and managing skills dealing with customers and suppliers as project manager, besides the self-managing abilities coming from my experience as a freelancer, accompanied by a great attention to details and fast learning skills.
