About Me
Inspired By DIVERSITY
Earthling. Traveler. Musician. Curious. Inspired. Polyglot. Lifelong Learner. Tinker. Tailor. Soldier. Sailor. Professional.
Made in Germany, kindergarden in Japan, studies in the US and Germany, career in Germany, France and South Africa. People, places, the things they do and how they do it are captivating my imagination.
From East to West, the Old World and the New, North to South: It is a great fortune to participate in the diversity of life. Studies and work in different disciplines include tourism, lyrical arts, international mega-events, railway cruises, piloting airboats and language services.
In the journey of personal growth, I learned to be a team-player and a leader. Fluent in German, English and French, I converse and interpret with joy between languages and cultures. Thanks to a lifelong global experience, and now as a company director, CEO and language professional, I also recognize the importance of the unspoken to create understanding.
This journey leads from encounter – connection – understanding – generating purpose to implementation.
Interpret
Language Services
SATI accreditation no. 1000226
Sworn Translator RSA 057283/2023
High Court of South Africa
South Gauteng Division
Interpret
Translate
Voice
Copywrite
Proofread
Edit
Escort Travel Interpreting
Escort Travel Interpreting
Implement
Great Experience Matters
Cultural sensitivity, leadership, team work and empathy are essential character attributes to add value in diverse environments.
Eloquence in several languages and experience in diverse fields of activity are some of the building blocks to success. Examples include:
// Project Manager
Clean the Crocodile Campaign, from April 2020 ongoing.
The Crocodile River is the major tributary to Hartbeespoort Dam,
with the Hennops and Jukskei Rivers as confluents.
Lack of service delivery in human settlements, defective sewerage plants
and uncontrolled industrial waste water lead to catastrophic environmental pollution
severely impacting living conditions and wildlife habitat.
Funded by residential estates, holiday resorts, local business,
volunteer engagement & online crowdfunding, regular waste disposal along the banks reduces pollution and provides work opportunities for local community members.
Hartbeespoort, South Africa.
10th World Choir Games, 4-14 July 2018
Local Director: Services May 2017 – August 2018
30 years of INTERKULTUR and the 10th edition of the World Choir Games
were celebrated in 2018 with the first-ever World Choir Games in Africa.
The world’s largest international choir competition brought 16,000 participants of amateur choirs
from 60 nations together in 28 competition categories, numerous Friendship Concerts and major singing projects.
Responsibilities as local director included accommodation, meals, transport, access control, safety, and the Joint Operating Committee.
Pretoria, South Africa.
// Director
hta Harties Tourism Association NPC, 2015-current
Shongololo Express, 2001 – 2006
Incentive Touring, 1997-2006
Airboat Afrika, 2007 – Current
Providing airboats and services in Africa & Asia
- Tourism, Safaris, Birdwatching, Fishing
- Nature & Wildlife Conservation
- Film Shoots, Music Videos, Advertising, Fashion, TV Shows
- GPS Mapping, Bathymetry
- Water Sampling, Weed Control & Environmental Management
- Flood Relief, Food Distribution
- Search & Rescue, Medical Evacuation
- Recovery, Construction, Cargo & Personnel Transport
- Law Enforcement, Border Patrol, Security Services
// View my CV
Work
Results Drive Approach
It’s all about making things happen.
Fast, uncomplicated, correct and complete.
Being decisive, prioritizing to save time and cost is what enables me to create added value.
Clients
Making A Difference
People, places, the things they do and how they do it – everyone’s needs are different. One thing we all have in common: dealing with people. And that’s where I add value.
Teresa Da Costa, Sales Executive
Congress Rental, South Africa
Kurisani Maswanganyi, MD & Founder
Kulani Engineering, South Africa
Gesche Funk, The Secretariat General
Volkswagen AG, Germany
FAQ
All You Need To Know
Find answers to your questions about language services, project management, availability and pricing.
Where are you based?
Why do interpreters work in pairs?
Research finds concentration and energy levels of jet fighter pilots, air traffic controllers, formula 1 race drivers and simultaneous interpreters to be similar.
At least 2 interpreters are needed per language pair to work in 20-30 minute shift
What are your rates?
Translations are charged per word. The price per word depends on the degree of difficulty of the translation, the language combination and also on the volume and urgency of the order.
Due to this dynamic, it is not feasible to make a general statement on final prices here.
Voice Recordings are paid per minute.
Often, it is more appropriate to speak about “recording and broadcast” fees, depending on the intended usage.
What’s the medium – online, radio, TV?
Is it commercial, for profit?
Will it be used only inside the client organization?
Will access to it be free of charge or behind a paywall?
I am happy to establish an individual offer that is tailored to your needs.
Talk to me, I look forward to hearing from you!
What kind of project management do you undertake?
Why should I / we work with you?
My expertise and professional ethics build on years of business experience around the globe, in the most diverse fields of activity.
Thanks to my rapid grasp of changing environments I am able to act with flexibility and recognize opportunities in face of the unexpected.
I have come to experience the need for top quality engagement and absolute confidentiality first hand throughout my career.
I therefore take my assignments and their preparation very personal – also, because my only capital as a freelance language professional is my reputation.
Resulting repeats and referrals are what secures future contracts for me.
