About me

Professional experience

Freelance translator and editor

2014–present

  • Translation of scholarly texts from German to English
  • Extensive, long-term relationships with many clients
  • Specializing in history and philosophy

Production editor

The Pilgrim Press, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
2021–present

  • Managing book production from manuscript to print
  • Administering metadata, tracking inventory, and ordering reprints
  • Typesetting books and designing book covers
  • Developmental editing and copyediting

Translator and editor

Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin
2015–2020

  • Translating German-language research texts into English
  • Editing English-language research texts composed by non-native speakers
  • Special focus on the history of emotions

Volunteer

AG Wohnungssuche Neukölln
2017–2025

  • Helping refugees find affordable permanent housing in Berlin
  • Training volunteers
  • Collaborating with faith-based organizations and district government

Education

Master of Arts

German Language and Literature
Universität Potsdam
2013–2015

Bachelor of Arts

German Studies
New College of Florida
2007–2011