Lisa Davey

Selbstständig, Translator (DE-EN), Creative TranslationWorks

Bath, United Kingdom

Skills

Translation from German (specialisms include: Mark
Travel & Tourism
Fashion& Cosmetics
Food& Cookery
Education & Training
Immigration)
Proofreading German to English
English to English
Copywriting
English conversation via Skype.

Timeline

Professional experience for Lisa Davey

  • Current 5 years and 3 months, since Oct 2018

    Lecturer on Masters course in German Translation

    University of Bath
  • Current 24 years and 2 months, since Nov 1999

    Translator (DE-EN)

    Creative TranslationWorks

    Übersetzerin Korrektorleserin Translator Trainer Lehrerin Englisch als Fremdsprache

  • 3 years, Nov 1996 - Oct 1999

    Programme Director

    Fulbright Commission

    Managed US-UK bilateral scholarship programme Promoted programme in UK HEIs, recruited and advised prospective applicants, shortlisted and interviewed candidates

  • 8 years, Oct 1988 - Sep 1996

    Contract Manager

    British Council

    Managed 10 staff Managed financial turnover of £6 million Managed contracts with UN and EC placing postgraduate students in UK HE institutions

Educational background for Lisa Davey

  • 3 years and 10 months, Sep 1981 - Jun 1985

    German with French

    University of London

    German lang, German lit incl. Old and Middle High German, 17th, 18th, 19th + 20th C lit. "Die Besonderheiten der deutschen Sprache in Oesterreich" "Loneliness and Solidarity in the works of Christa Wolf" French lang, and lit from 1600-1985

Languages

  • English

    First language

  • German

    Fluent

  • French

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Basic

Interests

Kochen
Reisen

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