I am an accredited translator as well as an Agricultural and Environmental scientist.

My current occupation is as Environmental Officer with the equivalent of the Environment Protection Authority in Tasmania, Australia. I have a sound language background in natura science, particularly agricultural and environmental science.

I have in-depth knowledge of the terminology used in the fields of environmental technology, impact assessment and pollution control. My speciality is wastewater treatment & technology.

Experienced with standard and technical translations, including translation of qualifications, degrees and other settlement documents. I also have experience in the translation of medical texts and inheritance, pension and legal matters.

My preferred areas of work are the following:
- science & technology
- R&D
- environmental management & pollution control
- agriculture/farming.












I am a German National living in Tasmania, a small island state off mainland Australia.

NAATI accreditation as professional translator (=Level 3) for both language directions gained in 1996.

NAATI accreditation as para-professional interpretor (=Level 2) for both language directions gained in 1993.

Degree for Agricultural & Environmental Science from the University of Giessen, Germany).

Worked as translator for the Immigration Department's Translating & Interpreting Service since 1993 on a part-time basis.

Worked for local translating agencies and as freelance translator. Several substantial translations completed. Reference available upon request.

RATES PER 100 WORDS - NOTE: this is in AUSTRALIAN dollars (1A$ equals appr. Eur 0.55 or U$ 0.5).

Standard: $16.50
Complex: $19.00
Checking: $ 6.00
Editing: $10.00
Foreign Language word processing: $4.00

WORD PROCESSING:
I use a Celeron 533 computer. Software is Windows 95 / Word 97(Office 2000). Option of converting MS documents into Macintosh/Apple documents.

I am able to receive documents at my work place via fax (61 3 62333800), email, or by direct delivery. Mail can be sent either to my home or work address. Despatch is via the same channels. Telephone contact number is 61 3 62333894 (work) or 61 3 62391068.