Working languages:
German to English
Afrikaans to English

Birgitt Olsen
Professional translator, editor, writer

Local time: 05:15 ACST (GMT+9.5)

Native in: English 
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13 years' business experience in the food industry, and over two years' experience in my other specialised fields.
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
Sports / Fitness / RecreationFood & Drink
Tourism & TravelEducation / Pedagogy
Business/Commerce (general)Advertising / Public Relations
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersArt, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Cooking / Culinary
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KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 43, Questions answered: 22, Questions asked: 1
Payment methods accepted Visa, Wire transfer
Translation education Master's degree - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Experience Years of experience: 26. Registered at ProZ.com: Sep 2004.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships South Australian Society of Editors
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Events and training
Professional practices Birgitt Olsen endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.1).
Bio
Although I am primarily a translator of general texts, I also have experience in:

- the food processing industry as translator, editor and writer. As a sales person and manager in this field, I exercised the languages of marketing and sales and team communication.

- the hotel and tourism industry as editor and writer for a large online travel agency. We used a strict, well-defined style that prioritises succinctness, clarity and accuracy.

- editing primary and high school textbooks and a range of best-practice guides for Australian state government departments.

I take care to deliver translations that read naturally and are error-free.

I maintain good customer relationships based on honesty, reliability and excellence.

My translation clients receive the benefit of my professional editing and writing skills at no extra cost.
This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 46
PRO-level pts: 43


Top languages (PRO)
German to English35
Afrikaans to English8
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering19
Other12
Bus/Financial4
Art/Literary4
Law/Patents4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Education / Pedagogy8
Construction / Civil Engineering4
Environment & Ecology4
Internet, e-Commerce4
Printing & Publishing4
Patents4
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting4
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Keywords: German to English translator Afrikaans to English translator food industry professional editor content writer hotels and tourism public relations business writer freelance editor freelance writer translator Adelaide editor Adelaide writer Adelaide


Profile last updated
Aug 10, 2011



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