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I am a tech-savvy linguist with a strong sense of language and communication. I combine rigorous linguistic training with a practical, problem-solving mindset to deliver precise translations and clear explanations. Over the years I have worked as a translator, editor, project manager and teacher across Europe and Asia, developing expertise in legal, IT and education contexts. I enjoy building efficient processes and nurturing language learning in diverse, multicultural teams.…I am a tech-savvy linguist with a strong sense of language and communication. I combine rigorous linguistic training with a practical, problem-solving mindset to deliver precise translations and clear explanations. Over the years I have worked as a translator, editor, project manager and teacher across Europe and Asia, developing expertise in legal, IT and education contexts. I enjoy building efficient processes and nurturing language learning in diverse, multicultural teams.

Sophia Gerochristodoulou

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I am a tech-savvy linguist with a strong sense of language and communication. I combine rigorous linguistic training with a practical, problem-solving mindset to deliver precise translations and clear explanations. Over the years I have worked as a translator, editor, project manager and teacher across Europe and Asia, developing expertise in legal, IT and education contexts. I enjoy building efficient processes and nurturing language learning in diverse, multicultural teams.…I am a tech-savvy linguist with a strong sense of language and communication. I combine rigorous linguistic training with a practical, problem-solving mindset to deliver precise translations and clear explanations. Over the years I have worked as a translator, editor, project manager and teacher across Europe and Asia, developing expertise in legal, IT and education contexts. I enjoy building efficient processes and nurturing language learning in diverse, multicultural teams.

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I am a tech-savvy linguist with a strong sense of language and communication. I combine rigorous linguistic training with a practical, problem-solving mindset to deliver precise translations and clear explanations.

Over the years I have worked as a translator, editor, project manager and teacher across Europe and Asia, developing expertise in legal, IT and education contexts. I enjoy building efficient processes and nurturing language learning in diverse, multicultural teams.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

German

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Translator / Editor / German Instructor at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2013 - Present

Translate legal and technical texts, including contracts, terms and conditions, manuals, court-related documents, tax and financial documents, and certificates. Provide proofreading, revision, transcription, and terminology research for private and corporate clients. Teach German to learners of all levels in one-on-one and group settings, online and in person. Use CAT tools and client-specific platforms to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficient delivery. Work with international clients and adapt content to audience, purpose, and target-language conventions.

Project Manager / Translator / Editor / German Teacher at Alpha Translation GmbH

November 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020

Managed translation projects, prepared quotes, tracked deadlines, and coordinated workflows. Performed quality assurance through proofreading, revision, and terminology checks. Translated texts and used various CAT tools and terminology databases. Organized and delivered German courses for corporate clients. Supported day-to-day operations in a small translation business environment.

Intern | Translator / Job Manager at Deutsche Post DHL Group

April 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015

Supported the Language Services team with translation and job management tasks. Coordinated multiple workflows simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines. Gained experience in a fast-paced international corporate environment.

Intern at align media GmbH

August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011

Gained first experience in a translation agency setting. Assisted with cost estimates, correspondence with translators and clients, and CAT tool use.

Freelance German Tutor at Self-employed

January 1, 2013 - Present

Provide personalized language instruction to students of all ages and proficiency levels (A1 – C1). Curriculum design, grammar coaching, and exam preparation.

Intern / Job Manager & Translator at Deutsche Post DHL Group (Language Services)

April 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015

Job manager and translator; learned to focus and work on many workflows; gained insights into the structure of a large international company.

Intern at Goethe-Institut – Xi’an (Xi’an Language Center)

October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Introduction to didactic principles and teaching German as a foreign language; practical teaching experience with Chinese students.

Teacher at Aston English School (Xi’an, China)

October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Taught German to Chinese students aged 4–15; supervised classes; developed child-friendly instructional approaches.

Teaching Assistant at Heriot-Watt University

September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013

Teaching German grammar and conversation; tutoring; developing didactic materials and teaching strategies.

Volunteer at Hospices of Hope & Salvation Army (Edinburgh)

January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013

Volunteer supporting donations, sorting, pricing and sales in second-hand stores; learning about working with former inmates in reintegration programs.

Intern at Alpha Translation GmbH

August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011

Internship providing exposure to translation workflows and project coordination (estimate costs, translator-client communications, CAT tools).

Project Manager/Translator/Editor/German Teacher at Alpha Translation GmbH

November 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020

Project management of translation orders, preparation, tracking and control of offers, quality assurance, terminology research, and German courses for corporate customers.

Part-time Translator/Editor at Alpha Translation GmbH

July 1, 2020 - Present

Focus on translations, proofreading and transcriptions; ongoing.