Resume

ABOUT ME
Talented, meticulous and results-driven Independent Copywriter, German-to-English Translator and Editor with over 20 years of experience working for major international brands in Europe and the United States. Skilled in collaborating with branding and design teams to develop and optimize brand voices, then implementing them effectively across all channels – including websites, social media, landing pages, emails, campaign messaging, print and digital ads, as well as product launch comms. Adept at writing, editing, and proofreading to ensure clarity and accuracy, resulting in high client satisfaction rates.

STRENGTHS
Brand voice, brand language, brand identity, brand strategy, brand engagement, B2B copywriting, B2C copywriting, direct-to-consumer marketing, style guide creation, multichannel content creation, SEO, UX, marketing, social media, advertising, editing and proofreading, collaboration with design teams, name & tagline development, German to English translation

EXPERIENCE (1999-present) – Cologne, Germany & Chicago, Illinois

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

  • Collaborate with branding and design teams on brand identity and brand voice development for brands ranging from Allianz to ZEISS, writing design and tone of voice guidelines while implementing and optimizing on-brand comms across all channels

  • Compose distinctive, on-brand and SEO-optimized copy for social media, websites, intranets and other interactive media for brands in a wide range of sectors, including lighting, tech, automotive, healthcare, high-end furniture, luxury goods, and precision optics

  • Write effective catalogues, flyers, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, presentations, and voiceover copy for international brands and their creative agencies

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

SUPPORTED CLIENTS (EXCERPT)
ZEISS, Lightology, TOTO, DHL, Kalamazoo Outdoor Kitchens, Pleina Group, Sherrill Furniture, MXML, KMS TEAM, Meta Design, Zeichen & Wunder, Interbrand Cologne, DMC, BLACKSPACE, Virtual Identity, Allianz, T-Mobile Germany, European Patent Office, Harren & Partner, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research

SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workplace, Figma, Miro, Mural, Jira, Trello
Fluent German speaker, pre-intermediate Spanish 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 – Exchange Fellowship, October 1997 - July 1998
Institute of Linguists, London, England – Diploma in Translation, January 2003

Quantic School of Business and Technology – Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Expected graduation: May 2027

References and portfolio available upon request