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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Volunteer Experience
Personal Information
References
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Ute Heinzel

Lima

Summary

Highly skilled freelance translator with nearly a decade of experience translating English to German, complemented by more than 20 years of creative writing expertise. Successfully managing workload and consistently meeting dealines, showcasing exceptional time management skills. Ability to create engaging content in combination with translation expertise to effectively communicate across diverse audiences. Reliable and professional, with strong communication, organisational and problem solving skills gained through working at various different print and online editorial departments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Translator

Daniela Mansfield Translations - Tiny.cc/DanielaM
08.2016 - Current
  • Translator for Adult Literature from English to German at a translation agency ranked among the TOP 100 on Amazon
  • Until now translated more than 60 eBooks for Kindle, including works by notable authors such as Vi Keeland, Lauren Blakely, Susan Stoker, J.S. Scott, and Sawyer Bennett
  • Responsibilities include selecting book titles, ensuring accuracy and coherence in translations, and conducting proofreading to maintain high quality and readability in German

Freelance Translator and Content Editor

Caminhos Language Centre - Caminhoslanguages.com
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • Translation of the website from English into German, taking into account SEO relevant keywords
  • Building the website in German (with the use of JOOMA!)
  • Reviewing final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation

Senior Casino Campaign Coordinator

Betclic Everest Group - Betclic.com
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managing translation projects to update all content accurately and on time in up to twelve different languages
  • Redesign, setup and UAT of Everest and Imperial Casino's Real Time Messages (RTMs) in January 2014
  • Implementation of an early life cycle for Everest Casino to convert signed up customers into depositing players in April 2014
  • Launch of new website montecarlocasino.com in January 2015 in five languages with sole responsibility for coordination of translations
  • Launch of Web App for Monte-Carlo in March 2015, which included functionality testing and bug reporting to QA

Content Editor

Betclic Everest Group - Betclic.com
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Organising and coordinating the workload for three websites in German
  • Translating and proofreading promotional material and newsletters
  • Creating, testing and sending out email marketing campaigns
  • Functionality testing of website and app, as well as reporting bugs to the relevant departments and following up on the progress made
  • Writing articles, copyediting the Betclic blog and updating the Twitter feed

Freelance, New Media

fussball.de & t-online.de/Sport
04.2008 - 12.2009

Intern, New Media

yahoo.eurosport.de
04.2006 - 07.2007

Freelance, Weekly Paper

Fußball-Woche
09.2002 - 10.2006

Intern, Magazine

11 FREUNDE
10.2004 - 01.2005

Education

Diploma - Media (TV)

Bayerische Akademie Für Fernsehen - BAF
Unterföhring, Bavaria
07.2007

German Abitur - A Levels in English, German, Maths, RE

Städtisches Gymnasium Steinheim
Steinheim, Westf.
06.1999

Skills

  • Translating
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Copywriting
  • Other languages
  • Oral & written communication
  • Active listening
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative writing
  • Interpersonal intelligence

Languages

German (Native)
Proficient
C2
English (Fluent)
Proficient
C2
Portuguese (Intermediate)
Advanced
C1
Spanish (Intermediate)
Upper intermediate
B2
Hebrew (Beginner)
Elementary
A2

Volunteer Experience

From June to August 2015, I worked as an English teacher at the Centro Social e Cultural Tatiane Lima in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During this time, I taught English four times a week in a non-governmental organization located in the pacified favela of Batan (Realengo, West Zone). My responsibilities included preparing lessons for students of all ages and proficiency levels, encouraging them to practice speaking. Additionally, I assisted with daily tasks at the NGO, such as cleaning and shopping, contributing to the overall community efforts.

Personal Information

I am enthusiastic about learning languages, with Hebrew being my latest addition to a diverse linguistic portfolio. I enjoy traveling and have a passion for exploring new cultures and traditions. I love music, especially Israeli Hip-Hop, reading good books and watching Stand-up-Comedy. Committed to personal development, I actively seek new experiences and opportunities for growth while maintaining an active lifestyle.

References

Daniela Sorke, Owner of Daniela Mansfield Translations, Duderstadt, Germany

daniela@danielamansfield.de

Alexandra Page, Former Campaigns Manager at Betclic Everest Group, London, UK 

sandy_jacksonpalin@hotmail.com

Timeline

Freelance Translator

Daniela Mansfield Translations - Tiny.cc/DanielaM
08.2016 - Current

Freelance Translator and Content Editor

Caminhos Language Centre - Caminhoslanguages.com
02.2016 - 07.2016

Senior Casino Campaign Coordinator

Betclic Everest Group - Betclic.com
10.2013 - 12.2015

Content Editor

Betclic Everest Group - Betclic.com
09.2010 - 09.2013

Freelance, New Media

fussball.de & t-online.de/Sport
04.2008 - 12.2009

Intern, New Media

yahoo.eurosport.de
04.2006 - 07.2007

Intern, Magazine

11 FREUNDE
10.2004 - 01.2005

Freelance, Weekly Paper

Fußball-Woche
09.2002 - 10.2006

Diploma - Media (TV)

Bayerische Akademie Für Fernsehen - BAF

German Abitur - A Levels in English, German, Maths, RE

Städtisches Gymnasium Steinheim
Ute Heinzel