Overview of my qualifications

Professional experience

since 2002 Freelance translator
2007-2008 Editor in the publishing house "Kinderleicht Wissen Verlag", Regensburg, Germany (www.bennyblu.de)
2008-2010  Journalist in the German newspaper "Costa del Sol Nachrichten", Torrox, Spain (www.costanachrichten.com)

Formation in Germany

2001-2007 Studies of humanities, University of Regensburg: English philology, Spanish philology, intercultural studies, media studies (degree: Magistra Artium)
2005-2006
Course-related studies "International skills and abilities", University of Regensburg
2005-2007
UNIcert-III course "English for Industry and Commerce", University of Applied Sciences, Regensburg

International experience

2000-2001 Studies at Barnet College/Hendon School of English, London, UK: business English, European studies, information technology
2003-2004 Studies at CEVATUR (tourism academy), Trujillo, Peru: Peruvian history and language, planning of hotels, accounting, geography with regard to tourism 

During my studies I dealt with theoretical aspects of linguistics, literature, culture, media and (intercultural) communication.

In two longer stays abroad in England and Peru I could bring my practical language skills to perfection and immersed myself in the respective culture so that I am able to translate texts also in view of specific cultural settings/aspects.