Editorial support for a German non-profit fan website (science fiction genre), on a voluntary basis.In this role, I contribute to the published website contents by writing news and articles covering current topics in the science fiction genre. Occasionally, I also update, edit and produce content for the info sections of the website.These tasks involve online research, copywriting (with basic SEO) and working with a content management system; occasionally, translation work is also required.

Tuition, providing courses in German and English, all school levels

Providing German and English speaking Customer Services for LEGO fans, builders and consusers via phone and email.

Proofreading and testing for video games - ensuring the localised titles are of the best possible linguistic quality, suitable for the target audience, and adhere to the correct game and console terminology.

Proofreading & games testing (focus on mobile games) for German on an ad hoc basis

In-depth proofreading of translated website and app contents for German (DE, AT, CH)Ensuring all localised text displays correct grammar and spelling, matches the English source text and content specificationsEntering issue reports into databases/bug tracking devicesReview of in-house German translations using memoQ to provide internal QA

Gap in employment after my return from CanadaUsed the time for self studies to further improve my IT and language skills, and to prepare for the subsequent role in Cambridge.

Proofreading text files and checking in-game text across multiple genres and platformsEntering issue reports into databases/bug tracking devicesChecking and providing game text translations (English/German)Working on an email based Customer Support project for a video game company

Training with groups of pupils to improve their literacy, including book presentations and group talks

Covered the editorial department for the German book publication "Rudolf Hagelstange – Der Schriftsteller und Dichter aus Nordhausen am Harz: Ein Lesebuch"This volunteer role involved extensive word processing, editing/copy-editing contents, and proofreading texts from external authors, as well as the research, collation and formatting of biographical and bibliographical data.

Practical training in the publishing department, including proofreading/editing a manuscript and Public Relations support through writing promotional texts for book publicationsPractical training in the libraries, including the assistance with researching/transcribing 18th century manuscript titles (historical library), and with stocktaking (public library)

Employment gap in between the trainee roles in Nordhausen and Halle/Saale, GermanyUsed the time for self studies to further deepen my language skills and knowledge in library and information services

Support for Public Relations: Writing newspaper articles and promotional texts, assisting at public eventsAssistance with media stock organisation and daily business, including tending to library users, shelving returned books and drafting files/documents

Successfully attended additional lessons in IT (focus on MS Office package) and Business Studies, after the completion of my university studies

General assistance with the preparation of lectures, including research and collation of specialist literature, photo-copying, and other office duties

Kitchen help in a retirement home, duties included preparation of basic meals, serving lunch to residents, and cleaning