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Certified Translator, 12 years experience

I am a fully bilingual (German < > English), semi-retired university instructor and translator with excellent written and verbal skills in both languages (30+ years of language teaching experience and translation). Successfully completed: 2600+ GE < > EN translation/proofreading projects for TRANSPERFECT 200+ GE > EN translation projects (for European agency) 85+ EN > GE translation projects (for European agency) 18 EN > GE book translations (babelcube.com)

Working internationally for 7 years has provided me with a well rounded and complex understanding of the English language and its multiple dialects. I have gained extensive experience in the tourism and service sector which means translation plays a key role in all my work.

My name is Julius Schaad, I am a German American freelance translator and language tutor of German and English. I am fluent in Russian and possess basic language skills in French and Farsi. I have a German degree in engineering, which I obtained in 2010. In the same year I started working as a freelance translator (English, German, Russian), and since 2013 I have been teaching English and German as a language tutor in Moscow, Russia. In 2017 I graduated from Moscow State University (MSU) with a degree in International Relations. A year later I completed a summer course at the International TEFL Academy in Chicago, USA where I became a Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL/TESOL Certificate, Level 5). Since October 2018 I have been working as a Project Manager and German editor in a Moscow-based German consulting company. My translation expertise spans over 10 years and numerous industries and topics.

B.A. in Media & Communication (2008, Germany), summer school in English (2011, Stanford, CA), M.A. in Media & Society (2012, France), M.A. in Translation (2015, Germany), doctoral candidate in sociology (2020). Professional experience since 2005 (mostly gaming, media, and publishing industries). Happy to connect on LinkedIn. Areas of expertise: academe; nonfiction and fiction books; digital technologies, including AI, blockchain, Web3, and metaverse; online, offline, and social media; SEO and websites in general; online and offline games; PR and B2B communication; CRM and newsletters; medical texts. Special skills: - there is no topic I cannot translate or proofread. - reasonable turnaround, very high quality. - able to work with any tool you provide me with.

1985 - 1999: Employment as a translator and interpreter in the import/export sector (machinery, IT). Responsible for technical and legal translations, and consecutive conference interpreting. Since 1999: Freelance translator for a great variety of clients from the industrial, administrative and private sector. Hands-on experience since 1985 - Extensive technical knowledge - Provision of consistent terminology throughout all company documents over decades - Each translation is double-checked - Professional proofreading of your existing German documents or websites - Galley proof service before your documents go into print - Punctual execution of all orders - Individual service geared to your needs. Professional translation and proofreading service to help you sell your products wherever you do business. Expertise: Business, Legal, HR, Lighting technology, Christian literature, Travel & Tourism. Working Environment: Windows 7, SDL Trados Studio 2017, Microsoft Office 2016.

Originally from Germany, I have spent the last 8 years working and living abroad, improving and building upon my language skills. Graduated with a Master's Degree in Automotive Engineering, I have more than 3 years post-graduate experience in the mechanical engineering industry. I am highly specialized in technical translation, especially for the automotive & engineering business and can guarantee excellent written content for a better & smoother readers’ experience as well as deadline commitment. Ever since I began working as a freelance translator, I participated in diverse translation projects such as: - website localization - Amazon product listings - Shopify store localization - marketing material, brochures, manuals - software and mobile application localization, incl. mobile gaming apps - technical & scientific translations, especially for the automotive industry.

Professional Linguist, Translator, Interpreter, PhD in Philology, Professional Guide

Editing and translation of software manuals (in particular IT/Software) (German-English and also English-German) Maintenance of web pages as well as product documents (constuction industry, travel enterprises) Editing and translation of marketing documents (IT/Software, travel businesses)

I am a certified court translator and interpreter for English, with over 30 years of work experience in translation, proofreading, editing, transcription etc. in English, German, French, Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian. Over the years I have acquired extensive knowledge of legal, business, marketing, and other terminology. I also have significant experience in the fields of cooking and food, agriculture, kitchen and home appliances, and IT. I am eager to work and provide solutions in a timely and reliable manner, with client satisfaction always being my main goal.

Skills Demonstrated specific successes in managing direct, multiple and simultaneous projects Demonstrated specific successes in managing change, influencing change, managing risk, and in leading negotiations Demonstrated specific successes in collaboration, goal alignment, and customer advocacy Demonstrated leadership qualities: integrity, credibility, professionalism, action orientation, drive, confidence, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, ambiguous environment Demonstrated outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written