NINA WEBER
125 Harrowdene Road  HA0 2JH  Wembley  Middlesex 
Mobile: 00 44 7817 50 66 56  E-mail: nicawe@gmail.com
Translation is not merely conveying words in another language. More importantly, it means
reproducing a source text customised for the target readership within its cultural context while living
up to the idiosyncrasies of the particular subject matter.
Out of a keen interest and passion for language and translation I have completed a Bachelor’s
degree in translation and interpreting specialising in scientific translation. The main sub disciplines
covered were Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Biology and Geology. Furthermore I have
taken additional courses in Engineering, Technology and Law. In order to broaden my areas of
expertise I then opted for a Master’s degree in Audiovisual Translation, including a module on
Localisation, at Roehampton University, London. Both degrees helped me fine-tune my translational
skills to an academic and professional level. Focusing on the field of science translation and on
audiovisual translation equipped me with the tools and methodology necessary to work myself into
different highly specialised fields. Strategically acquiring the relevant principles and the background
knowledge of a certain discipline now enables me to efficiently tap into new sectors of translation
and localisation as well as to consolidate and broaden my expertise in already familiar areas.
As a freelance translator, subtitler and proof-reader I have gained valuable work experience
collaborating with direct clients, translation agencies and fellow translators.
EDUCATION
2009 – 2010: Roehampton University – London, UK
MA in Audiovisual Translation
Passed with First Class, Gerhard Weiler Distinction Prize
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Translation theory and practice
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Translation tools (WinCaps, Swift, Dragon, Trados)
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Intralingual and interlingual subtitling
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Dubbing, voice-over, video game localisation
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Subtitling for the hearing-impaired, audio description and live-subtitling
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Academic writing
2007 – 2009: WDS College for Translation and Interpreting – Würzburg, Germany
Bachelor’s degree in translation and interpreting
Passed with First Class, distinction prize
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Software and Translation Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Trados)
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Translation theory and practice (general, literature and arts in both directions between
English, German and Spanish)
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Area of specialisation: scientific translation (from and into German and English in the
disciplines medicine, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology and biology)
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Additional courses in engineering and technology as well as legal translation
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Principles of the natural sciences in the above disciplines
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Interpreting, general and scientific
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Linguistics, Spanish conversation, contemporary history (Germany, United Kingdom
and United States), German law
2003 – 2005: BFS Training College for Multi-lingual Secretaries – Aschaffenburg, Germany
State-certified multi-lingual secretary:
Passed with First Class, distinction prize
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General and business translations, commercial correspondence (from and into
German, English and Spanish)
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Principles of business, economy and marketing (German, English, Spanish)
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Liaison interpreting
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Spanish and French classes
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History (Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, United States)
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London Chamber of Commerce Certificate in English for Business (level 2)
WORK EXPERIENCE
09/2004 – present:
A broad variety of freelance translations such as:
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Translation and proof-reading of documents in the following sectors: Heath, Beauty,
Diet/Nutrition and Fitness (manuals, product documentation, diet plans, nutritional
and medical advice and information, etc.)
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Website Translation for Eiviplant, Spain, marketing of garden design company (into
German), http://eiviplant.com/viveros_ger.html
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Documentary subtitling for Kelimwerkstatt Rengin, Turkey (German into English)
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Translation of documents, work specifications and correspondence for a blast furnace
project in Bangkok, Thailand (both directions between German and English)
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Numerous articles on martial arts for a German magazine (English into German)
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Translation of economic texts and correspondence for private customers (from and
into German and English)
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Proofreading of translations and academic essays for private customers
01/2011 – 07-2012:
Officer for Customer Relations and Communication, Air France – KLM – Delta, London, UK
Translation of legal documents as well as translation, editing and proof-reading of customer
communication and website contents; handling of claims from legal authorities and
passengers in both spoken and written formal English and German.
09/2010 – 03/2011 and 06/2012 – present:
Freelance translator and subtitler for IMS Media – London, UK
Proofreading, translation and subtitling for the hearing-impaired of TV series, movies, talk and
game shows (German and Austrian German). Translation, subtitling and proof-reading of
specific audiovisual content for children as a target audience/readership.
09/2006 – 03/2007:
Multilingual secretary for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLB – Frankfurt, Germany, sector:
Real estate management, development and investment
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Correspondence in German and English
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Translation of correspondence and documents from English into German
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Preparing and writing out fair copies of agreements and legal documents
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Managing the offices of a partner and two associates in the real estate investment
sector, organising business trips, conferences, appointments, telephone calls with
international clients and authorities
01/2006 – 09/2006:
Lufthansa AG – Frankfurt, Germany - Flight Attendant on long-haul flights
10/2005 – 01/2006:
Japan Airlines International Co., Ltd. - Tokyo, Japan - Flight Attendant on long-haul flights
SKILLS
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Languages: Native German, fluent English to native level, intermediate knowledge of
Spanish, basic knowledge of French
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Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
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Translation/Audiovisual Tools: SDL Trados (WorkBench, 2009 and 2011), Wordfast,
WinCaps, Subtitle Workshop, Dragon, personal licence of Swift Create, personal licence
of Trados Studio 2011 Freelance
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Excellent administration skills
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Cultural competence: Numerous stays throughout the United States, the United
Kingdom, Spain, Canada and Japan with the aim of constantly improving my language
skills and intercultural expertise.
PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES
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Book review of Translatione Via Facienda. Festschrift für Christiane Nord zum 65.
Geburtstag, published in the Journal of Specialised Translation, July issue 2010,
http://www.jostrans.org/issue14/rev_wotjak.php
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Translation and subtitles for Made in Kurdistan, documentary on cultural preservation
in Kurdistan (German into English), broadcast during an exhibition at Roehampton
University, the Kurdish Community Centre, London, and various exhibitions
throughout Europe
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Attendance of the international conference Languages & The Media 2010, Berlin, on
audiovisual translation
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Attendance of the international conference Media Across Borders 2012 on
Localisation, Roehampton University, London, UK
INTERESTS
Foreign languages, travelling, film and cinema, art, literature
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 3rd November, 1982
Driving License: Full clean European Driving Licence
REFERENCES
Available upon request