Christine Wenzel

Yussef Al Quanaei Str., Building 18, Apt. 35, Salmiya/ Kuwait, +965 600 185 46,

Summary
Highly accomplished freelance translator for the language pairs German/English/Spanish, and highly skilled administrative. Extensive experience in translations in different areas of expertise, such as technical, IT, tourism, marketing, business, medical, logistics, real estate etc. Track record of striking the right balance between getting the job done and implementing improvements.
KeY StrengTHs
Multi-lingual professional, action-oriented, assertive, disciplined, target-driven, energetic, focused, independent, motivated, strategic thinking, resourceful
Relevant sKills
Professional translator for the languages German, English and Spanish, also knowledge of Portuguese as well as some Russian & some Arabic, profound knowledge in accounting+administration, strong organizational and administrative skills, computer skills such as Trados Tageditor, SDL Trados Studio, Passolo, Across, Wordfast, MemoQ, language localization expertise, profound knowledge of MS Office package
Career Progression
ISO TRANSLATIONS (UTS), based in Spain, Belguim, UK and USA 2006 – present
Industry leader in translation, interpreting and localization services
Freelance Translator
  • Translations and proof-reading (German/English/Spanish) of texts in the following fields: IT, technical, tourism, marketing, business, medical, logistics, fashion, etc.
Major Accomplishments
Consistent delivery of high-quality translation and proof-reading projects with fast turn-around times
Working on layouts and formats using Adobe Acrobat, Word and Powerpoint
GEEN Translations, Croatia 2012 – present
Translation agency -translation, proof-reading and localization services
Freelance Translator
  • Translations and proof-reading (German/English) in the following areas of expertise: IT, technical, marketing, tourism, business, general
Nati
Heidelberg HWS Web-Solutions GmbH/ Vienna – Austria 2006-2009
Distributor of printing presses in Austria and Eastern Europe
Service coordinator
  • Managing and coordination of technicians for machine installations, start-up and service work
  • Accounting & invoicing
  • Calculation of budgets and forecasts
  • Translation of technical reports (Ger/Eng – Eng/Ger)
Major Accomplishments
Coordination & Management of a team of technicians
Gained insight in technical background
Cairo Freight Co., Cairo/ Egypt 2004-2006
International Freight Forwarder
Sales & Project Manager
  • Coordination of Import, Export and Marketing
  • Liaising with shipping companies + freight forwarders
  • Preparing quotes for customers
  • Coordination of shipments from country of origin to country of destination
  • Creation of presentations for marketing purposes
Major Accomplishments
Promoted to project manager through goal oriented focus and instituting solutions to cross-functional execution
Building partnership across teams
Gaining profound insight in the freight forwarding market
IMMOBILIEN pLUS, MARBELLA/ SPAIN 2001-2003
Developer & building promoter of luxurious real estate properties
Sales & administrative
  • Supporting & attending clients in the showroom and on exhibitions
  • Liaising with suppliers, technicians and clients
  • After-sales support with creation of snagging lists and subsequent problem solving
  • Translations of contracts, reports and correspondence (Spanish/German/English)
  • Monthly accounting
Major Accomplishments
Developed sales and marketing skills as well as people skills
Built up good customer relations
DUMAS MARBELLA, MARBELLA/ SPAIN 1998-2000
Developer of properties
Translator & Interpreter (Spanish, English, German)
  • Translation of technical descriptions, bulletins, letters
  • Interpreting during meetings with banks, architects, notary, etc.
  • Performing marketing research for future development projects
Major Accomplishments
Gained profound communication & language skills in Spanish and English
Developed marketing research skills
Education
Courses in Social Science, Economics, English /LMU University/ Munich, Germany
Major Economy/German/English, Berufsoberschule Munich (High School with focus on Economics), Germany
Apprenticeship in administration, accounting, taxes and commerce via IHK (Chamber of Industry & Commerce, Germany), Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany