Over 27 years of bridging the gap between languages, cultures, and businesses.
While much of my work is subject to confidentiality (NDAs), my career has been defined by high-stakes communication for global leaders and supportive coaching for language learners.
1. Corporate Communications & IT
The SAP Years (Germany): I spent a decade at SAP AG in Walldorf, Germany, working at the highest levels of corporate communication.
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Board-Level Support: Provided linguistic expertise and speechwriting for an SAP Board member, ensuring their message was clear, authoritative, and culturally resonant.
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Global Newsletters: Editor for a global company newsletter reaching over 15,000 employees worldwide.
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Technical Precision: Designed and authored e-learning materials, technical documentation, and complex software interfaces (Treasury Management).
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Award-Winning Clarity: Recipient of a service recognition award for “Excellent Communication Worldwide.”
2. Travel, Tourism & Leisure
A Life in Motion (Spain & Portugal): My expertise in tourism isn’t just academic – it’s lived.
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On-the-Ground Experience: 6 years managing multilingual entertainment teams in the Balearic and Canary Islands, delivering programmes in four languages.
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Freelance Impact: For the past 18 years, I have supported agencies and direct clients in Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Austria, translating everything from city guides and magazine articles to marketing brochures and websites.
3. Language Coaching & Mentorship
From Software Developers to Expats: My teaching philosophy is rooted in “real world” application. I focus on building the confidence you need to function in a professional or local environment.
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Corporate Coaching: Taught weekly English classes to software developers at SAP, focusing on workplace confidence and conversational fluency.
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Foundational TEFL: Certified with a Grade A Diploma in TEFL, with experience teaching at the prestigious Berlitz School of Languages in Barcelona.
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Integration Support: Currently helping beginners in Portugal navigate the linguistic and cultural shifts of moving to a new country.
Specialist Sectors
I bring meticulous research and a sharp eye for detail to:
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IT & Software: Localization, manuals, and online help.
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Business & Marketing: Press releases, newsletters, and flyers.
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Sport & Fitness: Drawing on my personal passion for padel, cycling, and mountain biking to provide authentic translations in the fitness industry.
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Academic Research: Ensuring clarity and consistency in complex papers.
Credentials
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Postgraduate Diploma in Translating (University of Salford)
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BA Joint Honours in German and Management Studies (University of Leeds)
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TEFL Diploma (Grade A)
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Professional Tools: SDL Trados Studio 2021, SAP Systems, Microsoft 365.
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