GENGLISH.US
German Translations for American Audiences.
Who am I?
Good question. I’ll keep it short (just like me).
Born and raised near Hanau, Germany, I finished my BFS for Fremdsprachensekretaerin just prior to emigrating to the U.S.A. There, I started my career in the administrative field, and I continued climbing the small corporate ladder all the way to the top. I started-up and managed several privately-owned, German-based, international manufacturing plants in the Carolinas. I am also a published indie author, writer, consultant, and passionate women’s advocate.
Why choose me?
- I am a motivator who can relate and communicate with empathy and awareness.
- I understand each department within a business and its processes. My specialty is manufacturing.
- My industry experience includes printing, automotive, building materials, consumer-goods, publishing, electronics, and battery energy management systems.
- My work experience encompasses everything from the ground up and top down.
- My technical aptitude is amazing.
- I don't pretend to know it all. I research, plus, I am not afraid to ask questions. The WHY and HOW are important.
- My approach is process oriented, thanks to my quality management background.
- I am detail oriented while never losing sight of the big picture.
- Quality over quantity. Solutions over problems.
- I have a gift to connect the dots, and I can communicate them clearly for any audience.
- I advocate for awareness in every aspect of my life.
Check out my LinkedIn profile.
My passion for people, cultures, languages, and creative writing combined with my operational talents make me an ideal partner when it comes to any translation project. I get you because I’ve been there.
what about DIY?
‘Do It Yourself’ – What about doing your translations in-house?
You may be a small outfit with a limited budget. You may have an employee who is bilingual. It may be your best option for the money. Or is it?
I have done a lot of translations when I first started working in the U.S. as an employee. And to be honest, some of my translations weren’t as stellar as they should have been. Because I was new to America, new to the culture, and my thinking was still ‘too German.’ It’s a common mistake. It has taken me years to hone my craft and my awareness. ‘In-house’ translations may be cheaper – but at what cost? Really think about what a bad translation says about your business.
In my opinion, being “experienced” has never sounded better!
So, how about letting your in-house employees learn from me for a little while before letting them take over? Sure, I can edit their work as well, but… it would be better to start from scratch (because I don’t want to get stuck in someone else’s German thought when I write for Americans).
Ready?
If you’re into individual focus (it’s just you and me), attention to detail (it’s the devil and me), and cultural awareness (it’s all of us), then feel free to contact me.