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Sophie Steiner

Derby,

Summary

Detail-oriented German-English (and vice versa) translator and editor with over 6 years of experience with diverse projects and best practices of translation. Highly skilled at terminological consistency and committed to deadline adherence. Specialised in medical translation and market research.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

German/English Translator, Editor and Copywriter

Freelance
, UK
01.2018 - Current
  • Translated a variety of documents and forms of media from English to German, or vice versa (websites, medical content, market research, promotional/business material, surveys, official documents, privacy policies, literary material, movie scripts…)
  • Developed a glossary and researched technical, medical and legal phraseology to ensure translation accuracy
  • Collaborated with a large pharmaceutical client for several years and translated or edited their complex medical content, ensuring consistency across all projects
  • Localised content to appeal to the intended target audience, especially market research
  • Proofread, fact-checked and edited professional content and literary material
  • Reviewed and corrected movie scripts, subtitles and voice-over work
  • SEO copywriting for websites; creative copywriting for the entertainment market

Account Executive (Medical Access Division)

Clinigen Group plc
, UK
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Edited, translated and composed medical, educational and promotional material
  • Interfaced with customers in all forms of media in English and German
  • Guided health care professionals through regulatory processes to obtain pharmaceuticals

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Napier University
Edinburgh

Bachelor of Arts - English/American Studies and Media Studies

Eberhard Karls University
Tübingen
04.2001 -

Skills

  • German Native Speaker; Proficient in English (Educational/Professional Background in the UK)
  • CAT Tool Proficiency (Trados, memoQ, Smartcat, Matecat)
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Translation Best Practices Knowledge
  • Medical Research Experience

Timeline

German/English Translator, Editor and Copywriter

Freelance
01.2018 - Current

Account Executive (Medical Access Division)

Clinigen Group plc
06.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English/American Studies and Media Studies

Eberhard Karls University
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Napier University

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