Piers Goodwin

Available to hire

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

In-house Spanish/German-to-English Translator at Linguaserve
August 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025
In-house translation for Spanish/German-to-English content; contributed to projects including a long-term translation engagement with the Complutense University of Madrid Linguaserve; focus on energy, finance, legal and tourism; worked to tight deadlines.
Freelance English Teacher at Complutense University Language Service (Madrid, Spain)
August 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Translated, revised and post-edited material; eight-month translation project; focus on energy, finance, legal and tourism.
Spanish/German-to-English Translator and Copywriter at Fundación Renovables
December 1, 2019 - Present
Translating, revising, proofreading and post-editing a range of material with a focus on energy, finance, legal and tourism; meeting tight deadlines; managed an eight-month translation project with the Complutense University of Madrid Linguaserve.
In-house Spanish/German-to-English translator and Copywriter at Acciona Energía
December 1, 2019 - Present
Translating and proofreading material focused on energy, finance, legal and tourism; planning, implementing and overseeing translation projects; meeting deadlines for various clients.
In-house Spanish/German-to-English Translator at Translators Studio
February 28, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Translated, revised, proofreading and post-editing a range of material; planned and managed an eight-month translation project with the Complutense University of Madrid LinguaServe.
Freelance English Teacher at Acciona Energía and Equifax
June 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025
Teaching English to high-level directors; providing English classes for exam preparation (IELTS) and supporting language development.
Spanish/German-to-English Translator at LexGo Translations
May 31, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Translated, revised, proofread and subtitled materials; focused on energy, finance, legal and real estate texts; produced and edited engaging content for international clients; worked to strict deadlines.
Customer Services Advisor (Spanish & German) at Linguaserve
September 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Solo Spanish and German customer services advisor; translating between English and Spanish/German; working with clients from Norwich, UK.
Freelance English Teacher at Buenos Aires, Argentina
December 31, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Taught English to teenagers and one-to-one students; prepared learners for English exams such as IELTS.
Data Entry Administrator at Equity
January 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Part of the Global Innovation and Business Strategy (GIBS) team; researching, creating and publishing a monthly newspaper distributed to the top 1000 management; additional marketing duties.
Marketing Intern at LinguaServe / Marta Moreno Zamora (Assistant Production Director)
September 30, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Supported marketing tasks, coordinated communications and assisted with client onboarding; contributed to newsletters and project planning.
Marketing Intern at Atos
September 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025
IT team member implementing a travel booking system; collecting, collating, organizing and inputting data; supporting marketing duties.
Freelance English Teacher - Analyst Relations Team Member at Atos
February 1, 2012 - September 15, 2025
Analyst relations team member; researching reports on Atos published by analyst firms; duties including travel to Munich, Germany.

Education

MA Translation Studies at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
BA German and Hispanic Studies at University of Liverpool
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
MA Translation Studies at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BA German and Hispanic Studies at University of Liverpool
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

TEFL Qualification - 140-hour
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
IELTS Preparation & English Language Training
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Master's in Translation Studies
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
TEFL Qualification
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Dip Preparation Course (The Translator’s Studio)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
TEFL Qualification - 140-hour (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
PADI Open Water SCUBA Qualification - Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Qualified Tennis Coach
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality