I am a native US English speaker and English proofreader and editor, proficient in German. I help brands and technical teams communicate clearly by delivering precise, polished English texts. My specialties include marketing, advertising, technical writing, manufacturing, engineering, automotive, and factory safety, where accuracy and consistency matter most. I enjoy collaborating with clients to ensure their message is clear, accessible, and error-free across mediums.

James Woodington

I am a native US English speaker and English proofreader and editor, proficient in German. I help brands and technical teams communicate clearly by delivering precise, polished English texts. My specialties include marketing, advertising, technical writing, manufacturing, engineering, automotive, and factory safety, where accuracy and consistency matter most. I enjoy collaborating with clients to ensure their message is clear, accessible, and error-free across mediums.

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I am a native US English speaker and English proofreader and editor, proficient in German. I help brands and technical teams communicate clearly by delivering precise, polished English texts.

My specialties include marketing, advertising, technical writing, manufacturing, engineering, automotive, and factory safety, where accuracy and consistency matter most. I enjoy collaborating with clients to ensure their message is clear, accessible, and error-free across mediums.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Translator / Proofreader / Post-editor at Woodington Translation Services
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provided freelance translation, post-editing, and English proofreading services for a diverse client base; clients included Jonckers, TranslatePlus, and TransPerfect.

Education

Master of Arts European Linguistics at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts English – Linguistics at University of Wisconsin
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012

Qualifications

C1 Certificate – Goethe Institut
August 27, 2014 - October 25, 2025
DSH 2 – Sprachlehrinstitut
September 1, 2014 - October 25, 2025
ATA (American Translators Association) Member
January 1, 2017 - October 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods