I'm a native of Germany and live in the Greater Greenville area in South Carolina, where I work as a certified multi-lingual secretary, translator, and interpreter. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in translation.

In 1996, I started working as a freelance language teacher. In 2000, I began translating on a freelance basis.

I specialize in legal and technical translation in German, English as well as Spanish and work for for private parties, law firms, and companies located in the U.S. and Germany. In addition, I provide interpretation services and have completed stage 1 and 2 of the South Carolina Court Interpreter Certification Program.

As a highly-qualified linguist, I'm also a member of CATI (Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters) which represents the local chapter of the American Translators Association.

My deep-rooted ties to my home country help me keep up-to-date with the development of the German language and culture. It is vital for translators to have an excellent command of their working languages and thorough knowledge of the culture of the countries these languages are spoken so that they are able to render the exact meaning of the source text in the target text.

As a duly sworn translator and interpreter at the Regional Court of Munich I (Landgericht München I) in Bavaria, Germany, I'm authorized to certify translations of legal documents of any kind (e.g. birth certificates, mariage licenses and certificates, police records, etc.). These specially certified translations are required by most public authorities, courts, and schools in Bavaria.

If you like, you can learn more about my education, services, and rates on the following pages. Please go to my contact page if you have any questions that aren't sufficiently answered on my website. I will be glad to assist you.