Hi, I'm Wayne van Dalsum, a New Zealand-born translator living in Munich. I specialize in German-English translation, editing and copywriting, with a focus on legal and business content. Since 1999 I have offered freelance language services to a wide range of clients and industries. Over the years I have helped clients such as Roland Berger and MEAG by providing precise translations and culturally aware communication. I enjoy turning complex information into clear, accurate text that resonates with readers in both languages.…

Wayne van Dalsum

Hi, I'm Wayne van Dalsum, a New Zealand-born translator living in Munich. I specialize in German-English translation, editing and copywriting, with a focus on legal and business content. Since 1999 I have offered freelance language services to a wide range of clients and industries. Over the years I have helped clients such as Roland Berger and MEAG by providing precise translations and culturally aware communication. I enjoy turning complex information into clear, accurate text that resonates with readers in both languages.…

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Hi, I’m Wayne van Dalsum, a New Zealand-born translator living in Munich. I specialize in German-English translation, editing and copywriting, with a focus on legal and business content. Since 1999 I have offered freelance language services to a wide range of clients and industries.

Over the years I have helped clients such as Roland Berger and MEAG by providing precise translations and culturally aware communication. I enjoy turning complex information into clear, accurate text that resonates with readers in both languages.

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Expert
Branding
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of the English department at Dolmetscher- und ÜbersetzerTeam
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Led the English department of a Munich translation company, overseeing translation quality, project coordination and client communication.
Founder of Language Service at Roland Berger und Partner Management Consultants
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Founded the Language Service at the management consulting firm, establishing language capabilities and delivering translation, editing and copywriting services.
Freelance editor, translator, interpreter and copywriter at Self-employed
January 1, 1999 - Present
Freelance editor, translator, interpreter and copywriter providing multilingual services to a diverse client base.
Part-time translator (Legal & Compliance) at MEAG, Munich Re's asset management subsidiary
January 1, 2003 - Present
Part-time translator supporting the Legal & Compliance department.

Education

Primary Education at Avondale Primary School
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1976
Intermediate Education at Chisnallwood Intermediate School
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1979
High School at Shirley Boys' High School
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1985
University Entrance at University Entrance Program
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at University of Canterbury, Christchurch
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
State examination for legal translators at Sprachen- und Dolmetscherinstitut, Munich
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Certified Translator for German and English (öffentlich bestellter und beeidigter Übersetzer) at Sprachen- und Dolmetscherinstitut, Munich
January 1, 1994 - February 18, 2026

Qualifications

State examination for legal translators
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Certified Translator for German and English (öffentlich bestellter und beeidigter Übersetzer)
January 1, 1994 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other

Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Expert
Branding
Intermediate