Resume

PROFILE

Talented, detail-oriented and results-driven Freelance Copywriter, Translator and Editor with over 25 years of experience in working for clients in Europe and the U.S. Skilled in collaborating with design teams to create a wide range of media, including compelling websites, social media posts, email campaigns and print ads for major international brands. Adept at composing, editing and proofreading communication for internal and outside audiences to ensure clarity and accuracy, resulting in high client satisfaction rates.

STRENGTHS

Brand voice development, brand identity, brand strategy, content, style guide creation, content development, copywriting for various platforms, SEO, UX, marketing, social media, advertising, editing and proofreading, collaboration with design teams, name & tagline development, German to English translation

WORK EXPERIENCE (1999-present)

  • Established my business in Cologne, Germany, serving over 30 clients and agencies throughout Europe and the United States with copywriting, translation and editing services

  • Composed distinctive, SEO-optimized copy for social media, websites, intranets and other interactive media for brands in various sectors, ranging from heavy industry to luxury furniture, both B2B and B2C

  • Wrote effective catalogues, flyers, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, presentations and voiceover copy for direct clients as well as agencies

  • Collaborated with design teams to write and develop brand identity, design and tone of voice guidelines for use in global markets

  • Provided creative and linguistic support on international name and tagline development projects for brands in various industries, from automotive to travel

  • Revamped, edited and optimized press releases, corporate communications and client-facing presentations originally written by non-native speakers for use in English-speaking markets

  • Optimized, edited and proofread winning pitch presentations and proposals for leading German branding agencies

SUPPORTED BRANDS & CLIENTS

Brands: ZEISS, DHL, Volkswagen, TOTO Europe, Sherrill Furniture, Lightology, Allianz, Siemens, Siemens Home Appliances, Kalamazoo Outdoor Kitchens, Nestlé, Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile Germany, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, Audi, Deutsche Bank, Theodore Alexander, Genesis, BMW Motorrad, SAP, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, ERGO, AGCO, MAN Energy Solutions, Borealis, eon

Agencies & organizations: Interbrand, KMS TEAM, BLACKSPACE, Meta Design, Zeichen & Wunder, European Patent Office, ROOF, .brandcom, Namics, Harren & Partner, sensity, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, DMC, Claus Koch, virtual identity, molter&sartor, tisch13, United Internet Media

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workplace, Figma, Miro, Mural, Jira, Trello

Fluent German speaker, native English speaker

EDUCATION

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, May 1997

Major: History
Minors: German Studies, Comparative Literature

University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, October 1997-July 1998
Exchange Fellowship, Department of Modern Language and Cultures

Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL), London, England, January 2003
Diploma in Translation (DipTrans)

References available upon request.