Holding a German university degree and PhD in chemistry, I have worked for 11 years in the chemical industry and founded and managed a chemical laboratory. Starting from 1997 I have worked as an analytical chemist and inspector for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague / Netherlands. During this employment I have been working for extended periods in USA, Russia, India and other non-European countries. Hence I did not only gain language competency but cross-cultural know-how as well.
I am certified as a translator in Germany; my mother tongue is German, my main foreign language is English. Additional languages: French (Diplôme de Langue), Dutch
Since 2009 I have been living in Celle/Germany and working as a freelance translator. I am a member of the German Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ).