I’m Jen, a German to English translator from the Pacific Northwest. I specialize in literature, music and poetry, healthcare, and editing. My mission is to provide accurate, culturally appropriate, and thoroughly researched translations tailored to your audience. With a background in music, linguistics, and creative writing, I approach my work with a mix of art and science, creating translations that are both technically sound and nice to read.
Background
A lifelong music fan, I first found my voice by translating Rammstein lyrics as a teenager. The hours I spent poring over all the German songs as I could get my hands on proved to be terrific practice for the linguistic challenges I would later encounter in my professional life. After leaving high school, I went on to study at Portland State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics, and Music History. In 2014, I spent time at the Goethe Institut in Berlin, where I was able to put my language skills to the test both in the classroom and at the nearby Weihnachstmarkt after a long day of studying.
Services
- Literature Translation
- Song and Poetry Translation
- Medical Translation
- Editing & Proofreading
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