I offer professional language services such as translation, verification, proofreading, and copywriting. I have studied at the University of Massachusetts Translation Center and I am a certified TEFL instructor. Personal development is important to me, which is why I feel at home in the translation industry—I welcome new software and topics with open arms. I am a conscientious translator and administrator, and I always deliver on time.

Education

Magister, Uppsala University, Sweden. Major: Aesthetics. September 2008.

BA, Mount Holyoke College, USA. Major: Philosophy. May 2003.

I have additional academic credits in Italian and History of Ideas from the Dalarna University, Sweden.

Other Diplomas

TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, London, UK. January 2001.

Cambridge Proficiency Exam, London, UK. December 1996.

Background

I am a Swedish citizen and Swedish is my native language. I have lived in a number of countries including Norway, USA, UK, and Italy.

Professional Experience
As a translator:

2007-2011: I have worked as a freelance translator (mainly English-Swedish) and project manager for a number of businesses (including PR, telecom, transportation, and medical instruments).
As a communicator:

2003-2006: Project manager, writer, and proofreader in philanthropic businesses and nonprofit organizations in Washington DC. I have written and proofread reports on development projects and for women's organizations.
As a language instructor:

I have worked as an instructor of several languages (Swedish, English, and French) in both private language institutes providing instruction for professionals, and in public schools.

Professional Associations

Member of SFÖ

Software and CAT Tools

SDL TRADOS Freelance 2011

WordFinder

Windows XP

Office 2007

Capacity

2000-4000 words per day

Areas and texts I have translated
Marketing and business communication

Marketing texts, including press releases, customer magazines, advertising, market research, presentations, statistics.

Society

EU texts, research institutions, Swedish authorities, political party material.

Medical instruments

Inserts, manuals, customer letters.

Conference material

Programs, menus.

IT, technology, printers, office supplies, electronics

Advertising, web pages, product descriptions, technical instructions, manuals, copy.

Other

I have translated Swedish fiction and poetry, and I am knowledgeable in philosophy and literary theory.


Interests, volunteer work, and other experience

Community. I am a substitute member of the board of the foundation Signalisten in Solna and I have volunteered for Stockholm Pride and Project Vote.

Sports. I enjoy yoga, calisthenics, and scuba diving (I am certified PADI Advanced).

Arts. I participate in the literary circle Pretto. I enjoy reading both fiction and current issues.

I am a mother.