I am a German-American freelance writer, project manager and translator (German / English) based in Hamburg, Germany.
I hold a BA (Hons) in print journalism and specialise in...Read moreI am a German-American freelance writer, project manager and translator (German / English) based in Hamburg, Germany.
I hold a BA (Hons) in print journalism and specialise in editing and layouting. I can use photoshop, In Design and Quark Xpress and have worked for a number of German and English publishers (Axel Springer, Wears the Trousers Magazine, Schmidt Magazine etc).
I have also worked as a translator for the past 15 years with a particular emphasis on criminal justice, but I am confident with all subject matters. I have worked for a number of clients, including the German and UK police, Amazon and a US-based translation agency.
I am a fully qualified project manager (Prince 2 Practitioner, Management of Risk Foundation, Agile Project Management Foundation, Business Change Management Practitioner) and have worked on a number of European Commission funded projects. I am also particularly experienced in writing EU Commission funding bids.
Company Name: Freelance
Employees: 1
Work Experience
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Summary: As you can see from my resume, I have experience in copy writing, editing, translation and project management. I am very versatile and have been able to apply my writing and management skills to very varying roles.
Job Title: Researcher
Company: Taylor Nelson Sofres
Description: Freelance researcher for Taylor Nelson Sofres, specialising in medical and industry research.
From:01/Nov/2002 To:31/Jan/2003
Job Title: Researcher
Company: Business Research Group
Description: Freelance researcher specialising in medical research with a particular focus on stoma therapy.
From:01/Feb/2003 To:31/Aug/2003
Job Title: Editor
Company: Schmidt Magazine
Description: Editor of Schmidt Magazine, a magazine for Germans in London. This was a free print magazine, distributed monthly in shops and institutions across London.
From:01/Sep/2004 To:30/Jun/2005
Job Title: Office Manager
Company: German Embassy
Description: Office Manager for the German Federal Police Liaison Office at the German Embassy. Tasks included office administration, media summaries and translation of files.
From:15/Sep/2003 To:23/Nov/2006
Job Title: Freelance Journalist
Company: Blickpunkt
Description: Freelance journalist for German newspaper Blickpunkt. Tasks included coverage of local events, research of entertainment guides, taking photographs and conducting interviews, as well as using the inhouse layouting system to prepare pages.
From:01/Oct/2000 To:31/Aug/2002
Job Title: Freelance Journalist
Company: Axel Springer Publishing House
Description: Freelance assignments for various publications, such as Bild der Frau, Hamburger Abendblatt, Elmshorner Nachrichten and Hamburger Morgenpost.
From:01/Oct/2000 To:28/Feb/2004
Job Title: Freelance Writer
Company: Wears the Tousers Magazine
Description: I am a regular writer for Wears the Trousers Magazine, a magazine for women in music. This includes interviews, CD reviews and gig reviews.
From:01/Jan/2002
Job Title: Project Manager
Company: Criminal Justice
Description: I was a project manager for a UK criminal justice organisation, which involves the preparing and submission of funding bids to the EU Commission and the management of projects in accordance with EU and UK regulations. I am a qualified Prince 2 Practitioner and hold a foundation certificate in Management of Risk.
From:15/Jan/2007 - 30/09/2012
Job Title: Finance Director
Company: Sotones Records
Description: Director of Finance of independent record label Sotones Records (www.sotones.co.uk). This involves account and book keeping and contributing to regular board meetings.
From:01/Jan/2010
Education
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Summary: I attended school and college in Germany, but also spent a year in the USA to obtain a high school diploma. I obtained 13 A-levels in Germany, but specialised in German an English Literature, Geography and Mathematics.
I obtained a First BA Honours Degree in Media Studies (Print Journalism) at the University of Westminster and have since attended language classes at the University of Westminster to improve my French.
Degree: High School Diploma
Field of Study: Various
University / College: Liberty High School, Mountain View, Missouri, USA
From:25/Aug/1999 To:30/May/2000
Degree: Abitur (German A-Levels)
Field of Study: Various
University / College: Elsa-Brandstroem-Gymnasium, Elmshorn
From:01/Jul/1993 To:30/Jun/2002
Degree: BA (Hons)
Field of Study: Media Studies - Print Journalism
University / College: University of Westminster
From:01/Aug/2002 To:30/Jun/2005
Degree: Language Course (part-time)
Field of Study: French
University / College: University of Southampton
From:01/Sep/2007 To:01/May/2010
