Born in Australia, grew up in the UK, resident in Germany (Cologne and the surrounding area) since 1996
Bachelor of Arts in German and Russian (Interpreting and Translating) from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland
Approximately 30 years of professional experience as a translator and interpreter, including lecturing posts at Cologne University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Köln) and Manchester University
CPD on topics such as sustainability management, intercultural communication, writing style, tools and a variety of specialist fields