I’m David George Rich, a language professional dedicated to clear, effective communication across cultures. I run language services in a cross-border setup between Portland and Budapest, offering teaching, writing, editing, translating, and voice acting for a diverse clientele including universities, government offices, and corporations. I’ve built and led language projects that connect people with precise, engaging language and thoughtful storytelling. Over the years I’ve established two language-services companies, collaborated with institutions like the University of Miskolc and the Hungarian National Translation Office, and taught English and German for thousands of hours. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting sustainable practices, and helping conversations move forward with accuracy and empathy.

David George Rich

I’m David George Rich, a language professional dedicated to clear, effective communication across cultures. I run language services in a cross-border setup between Portland and Budapest, offering teaching, writing, editing, translating, and voice acting for a diverse clientele including universities, government offices, and corporations. I’ve built and led language projects that connect people with precise, engaging language and thoughtful storytelling. Over the years I’ve established two language-services companies, collaborated with institutions like the University of Miskolc and the Hungarian National Translation Office, and taught English and German for thousands of hours. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting sustainable practices, and helping conversations move forward with accuracy and empathy.

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I’m David George Rich, a language professional dedicated to clear, effective communication across cultures. I run language services in a cross-border setup between Portland and Budapest, offering teaching, writing, editing, translating, and voice acting for a diverse clientele including universities, government offices, and corporations. I’ve built and led language projects that connect people with precise, engaging language and thoughtful storytelling.

Over the years I’ve established two language-services companies, collaborated with institutions like the University of Miskolc and the Hungarian National Translation Office, and taught English and German for thousands of hours. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting sustainable practices, and helping conversations move forward with accuracy and empathy.

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Experience Level

Language

Hungarian
Intermediate
English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Language Worker at PDX Business Services
January 1, 2000 - Present
Portland – Budapest, Proprietor. Acquired and maintained clientèle for teaching, writing, editing, translating, voice acting.
Silent Partner at Nyelv őr Language Services
May 1, 1992 - November 1, 1998
Budapest. Acquired and maintained clientèle for teaching, writing, editing, translating, voice acting.
Author/Editor at University of Miskolc
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Book: POW Camps, POW Fate [2017].
Contributor/Editor at Hungarian National Translation Office
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Articles, book: The Western Balkans [2011].
Author/Editor at Andrássy University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Book: Scrutinizing European Decisions, Dieringer et al [2005].
Founder/Entrepreneur at Self-Founded Language Services (two companies)
January 1, 1999 - Present
Started and ran two successful language services companies; client relations and staff management.
Teacher at Berlitz
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Taught English and German; 7000 hours; Berlitz trainings ('92 – '97).

Education

B.A. Germanic Languages and Literature at University of Kansas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
National Service AmeriCorps at NorthWest Service Academy
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Berlitz Language Training
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality