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Hello, I’m Stephen Zemsing, a multilingual translator fluent in German, French, and English, with a bicultural background rooted in Germany and France. I grew up in a German-speaking household in Berlin and moved to France during adolescence, which helped me achieve native-level proficiency in both languages and a keen sense of cultural nuance. I deliver accurate translations across business, general content, and digital communication, lead projects, manage terminology databases, and collaborate closely with clients and managers to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. I stay current with CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio and MemoQ and continuously expand my localization, terminology management, and proofreading skills to ensure consistent, high-quality output.…Hello, I’m Stephen Zemsing, a multilingual translator fluent in German, French, and English, with a bicultural background rooted in Germany and France. I grew up in a German-speaking household in Berlin and moved to France during adolescence, which helped me achieve native-level proficiency in both languages and a keen sense of cultural nuance. I deliver accurate translations across business, general content, and digital communication, lead projects, manage terminology databases, and collaborate closely with clients and managers to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. I stay current with CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio and MemoQ and continuously expand my localization, terminology management, and proofreading skills to ensure consistent, high-quality output.

STEPHEN ZEMSING

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Hello, I’m Stephen Zemsing, a multilingual translator fluent in German, French, and English, with a bicultural background rooted in Germany and France. I grew up in a German-speaking household in Berlin and moved to France during adolescence, which helped me achieve native-level proficiency in both languages and a keen sense of cultural nuance. I deliver accurate translations across business, general content, and digital communication, lead projects, manage terminology databases, and collaborate closely with clients and managers to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. I stay current with CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio and MemoQ and continuously expand my localization, terminology management, and proofreading skills to ensure consistent, high-quality output.…Hello, I’m Stephen Zemsing, a multilingual translator fluent in German, French, and English, with a bicultural background rooted in Germany and France. I grew up in a German-speaking household in Berlin and moved to France during adolescence, which helped me achieve native-level proficiency in both languages and a keen sense of cultural nuance. I deliver accurate translations across business, general content, and digital communication, lead projects, manage terminology databases, and collaborate closely with clients and managers to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. I stay current with CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio and MemoQ and continuously expand my localization, terminology management, and proofreading skills to ensure consistent, high-quality output.

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Hello, I’m Stephen Zemsing, a multilingual translator fluent in German, French, and English, with a bicultural background rooted in Germany and France. I grew up in a German-speaking household in Berlin and moved to France during adolescence, which helped me achieve native-level proficiency in both languages and a keen sense of cultural nuance.

I deliver accurate translations across business, general content, and digital communication, lead projects, manage terminology databases, and collaborate closely with clients and managers to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. I stay current with CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio and MemoQ and continuously expand my localization, terminology management, and proofreading skills to ensure consistent, high-quality output.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Swedish

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior English Translator (German & Swedish Source) at RWS Group

January 1, 2021 - Present

Lead linguist for a major automotive client, handling localization of user manuals and safety compliance documents from German to English. Manage a terminology database of 15,000+ entries using SDL MultiTerm, ensuring consistency across a team of 10 freelance reviewers. Reduced post-editing time by 20% by implementing custom AutoSuggest dictionaries in Trados Studio based on recurring client feedback. Average monthly volume: 120,000 words with a strict 24-hour turnaround for urgent legal addendums.

Localization Specialist (Swedish > English) at Spotify Technology S.A.

June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Localized UI strings and marketing copy for the 'Spotify for Artists' dashboard, ensuring cultural nuance for the UK/US markets. Collaborated directly with product managers via Jira to resolve context ambiguity in Swedish source code comments before translation began. Conducted A/B testing on localized push notifications, resulting in a 5% increase in click-through rates for the North American region. Adapted tone-of-voice guidelines from formal Swedish to conversational American English without losing brand identity.

Freelance Medical & Legal Translator at TransPerfect

March 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019

Translated clinical trial protocols and informed consent forms from German to English for FDA submission compliance. Maintained a 99.5% accuracy score on QA audits over a 2-year period, leading to 'Preferred Vendor' status. Handled sensitive data (PII) in strict compliance with GDPR and HIPAA regulations. Specialized in patent translation for Swedish manufacturing firms expanding into the US market.

Junior Translator & Project Coordinator at LanguageWire

August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017

Supported the project management team in scheduling and distributing workflows for the DE/SE > EN language pair. Performed in-house QA on junior translators' work using Xbench, focusing on number formatting and tag integrity. Assisted in the migration of client translation memories from older formats into the LanguageWire cloud platform. Drafted initial style guides for new e-commerce clients entering the Scandinavian market.

Senior Translator (German / French / English) at GlobalLingua Services

January 1, 2022 - Present

Lead translation projects across German, French, and English for corporate and institutional clients. Review and edit junior translators’ work to ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy. Manage terminology databases and ensure consistency across large-scale projects. Collaborate with project managers to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Freelance Translator & Localization Specialist at Remote

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Provided translation and localization services for international clients in marketing, business, and digital media. Adapted content for target audiences while preserving tone and intent. Built long-term relationships with clients through consistent quality delivery.

Translator / Language Specialist (Onsite) at LinguaBridge Solutions

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Translated business documents, reports, and client communications across German, French, and English. Conducted proofreading and quality checks for multilingual content. Supported localization projects for European clients. Began professional use of CAT tools (SDL Trados Studio) in 2017.

Junior Translator (Onsite) at EuroText Communications

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Assisted in translating general and business content from German to French and English. Performed editing and proofreading tasks under senior supervision. Built foundational skills in translation accuracy and formatting. Gained initial exposure to CAT tools and translation workflows.

Career Break (Professional Development & Relocation)

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Relocated from Germany to France and adapted to a new linguistic and cultural environment. Focused on advancing French language proficiency to a native level. Completed independent study in translation techniques and linguistic structures. Undertook small informal translation projects to maintain skill continuity.

Administrative & Language Assistant (Onsite) at Berlin Business Support Services

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Handled multilingual correspondence in German and English. Assisted with document translation and internal communication. Supported office operations while developing professional language skills.

Bilingual Customer Service Representative (Onsite) at CityConnect Services

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Provided customer support in German and English. Assisted international clients with inquiries and service requests. Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills in a multilingual environment.