I'm a full-time translator and proofreader with nine years of experience in English, German and Italian.

I grew up bilingually, my mother being half-British paid a great deal of attention to my brother and I growing up learning English as well as German.

After graduation from college in 2000 (I specialized in English, German, Italian, business and marketing), I worked at an attorney's office for two years.

I spent four years in the United States working as a freelance translator, proofreader and columnist.

I lived in Italy for six months in 2006 and keep improving my Italian language skills by reading books and newspapers and talking to Italian friends on a regular basis.

I've been working for translation agencies like Verbatim Solutions, Translation4Surveys, NW Translations, Elite Translations, Profi Schnelldienst, Kolibri Hamburg, Top Translation, etc.

I'm listed as one of the "Top 20" freelance translators at www.translatorscafe.com.

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I work with MS Office 2003 and 2007(including Publisher and PowerPoint), Adobe Professional 8, SDLX Lite, Trados, and broadband internet.

I translate about 2,000 words per day. All of my translations are proofread by second native speakers who are translators as well. Please note that I offer discounts to prompt payers. I accept PayPal, Moneybookers and bank transfer.

I can always be reached via email, Skype, MSN messenger or cell phone. I also use a Blackberry in order to stay in touch with clients 24/7.

I enjoy what I do and think it shows in the quality of my work.