Passionate about sports and translation

Professional translator, editor, proofreader and copy validator with a university degree in translation (Diplom-Übersetzer, awarded by Universität Leipzig).
Many years of professional experience as a full-time in-house translator and project manager.
Overseas experience in New Zealand and Belgium.

Enjoys translation, transcreation, word plays and language in general.

Specialisation in sports

- Football (soccer): translation of match reports (incl. from World Cups and EURO), background stories, player profiles, interviews with players/coaches, tactic reports, stadium guides and technical documents (e.g. advanced match analytics or in-depth technical reports);

- Biathlon: translation of race previews, race reviews, athlete
profiles, magazine articles as well as administrative and regulatory documents;

- Motor sports: localisation of video content and subtitles of session reports, race highlights, driver quotes, etc.;

- Cycling (road bike): translation of race and rider reports, product catalogues (apparel and accessories), and regulatory documents for cycling governing bodies;

- Powerlifting: translation of rule book, anti-doping rules, constitution and by-laws and similar documents for governing bodies;

- Olympics: translation of background stories, athlete profiles, event reviews, app content etc. in connection with the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games;

- Sailing: translation of social media posts, press releases and website articles for a European pro sailing team;

- Other sports: product-related texts for leading sports nutrition brands

Book translations:
- Haaland: Urgewalt (originally written by Luca Caioli and Cyril Collot)
- 21 Kurven: Marco Pantani und der Mythos Alpe d'Huez (originally written by Fred Poulet)

Other fields of expertise and interest:
- Social Media;
- Digitisation / New Technology;
- Marketing / Advertising (Transcreation);
- Corporate Communications;
- Travel / Tourism;
- Food & Drinks;
- Contracts and certain legal documents (certificates etc.);
- Good causes (volunteer translator for TWB)

Sworn/certified translator for English, French and German, appointed by the Oberlandesgericht (Higher Regional Court) Dresden