Professional Translator/Interpreter (French and German > English)

Highly qualified and with seven years in the industry, I am the language services provider (LSP) with the knowledge and expertise you need to complement your international business operations.


I have experience translating political, scientific, technical, commercial/financial and legal texts and am qualified in simultaneous, consecutive, liaison and public service interpreting (PSI).


My key interests lie in business, ICT, law and transport and logistics, but I can also help you with other subject matter such as marketing and tourism. Contact me for more information.

Qualifications, Certifications and Continual Professional Development

First-class MA (Hons) degree in Languages, Interpreting and Translation (French/German) from Heriot-Watt University, UK.


Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification from i-to-i (ODLQC accredited).


Lexacom Legal English Law courses for legal translators and interpreters.

1. English Legal System


2. Contracts and Civil Liability


3. Criminal Law

TO7 - Basic Terminology in Legal Settings course via Proz.com.

Services Offered

All services offered by Looking-Glass Translations are into English *only* unless otherwise stated.

• Translation


• Interpreting - simultaneous; consecutive; liaison


• Proofreading (GB English only)


• Copyediting


• Website Localisation


• Transcription


• Private English Tuition

I now also offer complementary business services, including CV optimisation, presentation and speechwriting services and public speaking classes.


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Interests

I am keen to deepen my knowledge of ICT, law and logistics. In particular, I would like to branch out into the field of international law enforcement.


I also enjoy offering my services to not-for-profit organisations, some of which have included:

• cafebabel.com


• Sylang Translation


• UN Volunteer Programme


• Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 (Innsbruck, Austria)

Professional Affiliations

I am an Associate of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI).