I am a highly experienced project manager with 8 years of experience in life sciences, automotive and marketing translations. I excel at end-to-end project delivery, negotiating and communicating with multi-disciplinary teams and using InDesign packages. I speak English and German and have written newsletters and articles for multiple cycling publications. I have a strong track record of client satisfaction and repeat business, and I continually implement process innovations to improve efficiency.

Peter Barnes

I am a highly experienced project manager with 8 years of experience in life sciences, automotive and marketing translations. I excel at end-to-end project delivery, negotiating and communicating with multi-disciplinary teams and using InDesign packages. I speak English and German and have written newsletters and articles for multiple cycling publications. I have a strong track record of client satisfaction and repeat business, and I continually implement process innovations to improve efficiency.

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I am a highly experienced project manager with 8 years of experience in life sciences, automotive and marketing translations. I excel at end-to-end project delivery, negotiating and communicating with multi-disciplinary teams and using InDesign packages. I speak English and German and have written newsletters and articles for multiple cycling publications. I have a strong track record of client satisfaction and repeat business, and I continually implement process innovations to improve efficiency.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Location Manager at JustEat Takeaway
April 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Ensuring that projects are handled quickly and efficiently with external vendors to meet critical timelines.
Location Project Manager at Rhein Schrift
March 31, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Managed translation, proofreading and desktop publishing projects. Responsible for calendars for multiple resources and onboarding client discussions to ensure high-quality delivery while maintaining profit margins.
Senior Project Manager at RWS Group
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Managed projects of the highest complexity and key, high-revenue strategic accounts for customer satisfaction. Heavy focus on quality control and proofreading in multiple document types and languages. Presented KPI data to key clients at Business Review meetings and strengthened client relationships with high-profile, outcome-driven business wins. Led a multi-person team, implemented efficiency innovations to enhance production capabilities and quality of deliverables.
Video Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Self-edited numerous videos for personal YouTube channel 'In The Wheels' and edited videos for the Neurodiversity in Sport charity.
Desktop Publisher at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Editing and modifying documents in MS Word, MS Office Suite, Canva and InDesign, leveraging translation background and understanding of right-to-left language mechanics.
Freelance Proofreader at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Proofreading over 100,000 words for WordsOnline (fka Jonckers) and RWS Life Sciences. Edited consent forms and regulatory materials (including SMPC and PIL) for EMA compliance; enabling subtitling for TV shows and films; demonstrated strong domain knowledge in patient recruitment materials.

Education

BA (Hons) German Studies at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
PGCE Secondary Education in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

SMPC and PIL Documentation Compliance
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
QRD Compliance
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services