Kerstin Wirnshofer - Specialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor

Q: Where is Kerstin based?

Kerstin is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kerstin speak?

Kerstin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Catalan/Valencian (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kerstin have?

Kerstin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Kerstin has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Kerstin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kerstin's latest experience?

Kerstin's most recent position is Specialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor at 24translate Direct GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: What companies has Kerstin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for 24translate Direct GmbH & Co. KG , TEXTKING Deutschland GmbH , Several agencies , and Transperfect .

Q: Which industries is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Banking and Finance . Kerstin also has some experience in Healthcare , Tourism , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Legal , and Customer Service . Kerstin also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Human Resources , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Legal , and Quality Assurance .

Recommended expert

Munich, Germany

Experience

Oct 2013 - Present

12 years 6 months

Specialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor

24translate Direct GmbH & Co. KG

Translation, revision, proofreading and journalistic editing of documents for credit and bank institutes, mainly based in Switzerland

Jan 2013 - Dec 2023

11 years

German Language Tutor

One-to-one German language tuition in person and online for private students, children, students and professionals in Northern Ireland and Munich, Germany

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

United Kingdom

German Language Tutor

Languages Unlimited Svcs LTD

One-to-one course for corporate client (CEO of Lidl GmbH UK) and semi-intensive one-to-one course (4-hour sessions) at Monaghan Mushrooms Group

Nov 2011 - Present

14 years 5 months

Freelance Translator

TEXTKING Deutschland GmbH

Translation, revision, proofreading and journalistic editing of documents and contents for companies of the health, legal and economic sector

Feb 2011 - May 2011

4 months

Barcelona, Spain

German Language Tutor

Colegio Xaloc Barcelona

Pre-intermediate to intermediate German course for 15 employees of the automobile sector

Sep 2010 - May 2012

1 year 9 months

Barcelona, Spain

German Language Tutor

London Language Center

German language courses for employed and unemployed in evening classes at the Training Center Foment de Treball Nacional (supported by the Catalan Government)

May 2010 - Present

15 years 11 months

Freelance Translator

Several agencies

Translation, revision, proofreading and journalistic editing of documents and content for companies and agencies in the health, finance, economics and legal sectors
Agencies: Ibidem Group (Barcelona, Spain), The Big Word (Leeds, UK), CPSL – Language Services (Las Rozas, Spain), J.L.T. Translator’s Pool (Belfast, UK), BCB Linguistic Solutions (Madrid, Spain), KennisTranslations BV (Netherlands)

May 2010 - Present

15 years 11 months

Freelance Translator

Transperfect

Translation, revision, proofreading and journalistic editing of documents and content for financial and legal companies, notaries and agencies

Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

7 months

Barcelona, Spain

German Language Tutor

Colegio Xaloc Barcelona

Beginner to pre-intermediate German course for 10 employees at Bürkert

Nov 2005 - Oct 2008

3 years

Spain

Senior Account Executive

TUI España, Ultramar Express Event Management

Support in attracting new clients and operations
Quoting and budgeting products and travel packages
Designing travel programs and itineraries
Close monitoring of the operational phase, controlling and resolving incidents
Sourcing new providers and scheduling conferences, meetings, incentives and team-building activities
Translation of programs, plans, contracts and documents EN/ES – DE; DE – ES

Oct 2004 - Dec 2004

3 months

Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

Tourist Informer (Intern)

Tourist Information Office

Sep 2003 - Oct 2006

3 years 2 months

Spain

German Language Tutor

University of La Laguna

German classes to individuals and small groups on topics related to tourism

Oct 2002 - Oct 2005

3 years 1 month

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Congress, Conference and Transfer Hostess

Estilo Azafatas

Jun 2000 - Feb 2001

9 months

Munich, Germany

Casting Agent, Booker

Buenos Días People’n Pictures

Sep 1999 - Jun 2000

10 months

Munich, Germany

Team Assistant Communication, Marketing, PR

Rena Lange

Mar 1999 - Jul 1999

5 months

Munich, Germany

Intern IT-PR and Media Relations

Lewis International Media Relations and Marketing

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

3 years

Munich, Germany

German Language Tutor

German language and literature classes for secondary school students

Feb 1997 - Jul 1998

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Casting Agent, Booker

Buenos Días People’n Pictures

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Munich, Germany

Freelance Market Research Interviewer

Studio-Test-Service GmbH

Conducted market studies and analysis

Jun 1996 - Nov 1996

6 months

Munich, Germany

Model Agent and Booking Intern

PS Model Management

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Professional Services, Education, Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Tourism, and Media and Entertainment.

Professional Services

Education

Banking and Finance

Healthcare

Tourism

Media and Entertainment

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Finance, Legal, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Marketing.

Finance

Legal

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Marketing

Summary

I am a freelance translator, proofreader and localization specialist that can help you elevate your marketing copy to boost your business in Germany. Furthermore, I provide translations that transcend literal boundaries in a variety of fields specializing in Law, Finance, Economics, IT and Medicine captivating the respective audiences. I guarantee technical and legal precision while crafting innovative language quickly, reliably, and idiomatically.

Skills

Law
Finance
Economics
Marketing
Medicine
Ms Word Good Knowledge
Ms Excel Good Knowledge
Trados Good Knowledge
Transit Good Knowledge
Memsource/phrase Good Knowledge
Memoq Good Knowledge

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Catalan

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

Pompeu Fabra University

Master in Translation Studies (MA Translation Studies) · Translation Studies · Barcelona, Spain

Sep 2008 - Sep 2010

Pompeu Fabra University

Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting (2nd Cycle Degree Translation and Interpreting), Legal Translation, Second · Translation and Interpreting · Barcelona, Spain

Sep 2002 - Sep 2005

University of La Laguna

Diploma in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Studies · Tourism · Spain

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Publicly Appointed and Sworn Translator for Spanish-German-Spanish

Munich Regional Court I, Germany

Publicly Appointed and Sworn Translator-Interpreter from German into Spanish and vice versa

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Spain

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Professional Services 22 y

Avg length 4 y 7 m

Longest experience 15 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Spain, Germany, United Kingdom)

Primary country Spain

Expertise

Recent roles Specialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor, German Language Tutor, Freelance Translator

Main industries Professional Services, Education, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Finance, Legal, Customer Service

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kerstin based?

Kerstin is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Kerstin speak?

Kerstin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Catalan/Valencian (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Kerstin have?

Kerstin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Kerstin has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Kerstin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kerstin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kerstin would be well-suited for roles such as: Specialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor, German Language Tutor, Freelance Translator.

What is Kerstin's latest experience?

Kerstin's most recent position is Specialist Translator/Reviewer/Editor at 24translate Direct GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Kerstin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for 24translate Direct GmbH & Co. KG, TEXTKING Deutschland GmbH, Several agencies, and Transperfect.

Which industries is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Banking and Finance. Kerstin also has some experience in Healthcare, Tourism, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Legal, and Customer Service. Kerstin also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Marketing.

Which industries has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Legal, and Quality Assurance.

What is Kerstin's education?

Kerstin holds a Master in Translation Studies from Pompeu Fabra University, a Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting from Pompeu Fabra University, a Bachelor in Tourism from University of La Laguna and a Bachelor in Marketing and PR from Bavarian Academy for Advertising and Marketing.

Does Kerstin have any certificates?

Kerstin has 2 certificates. These include: Publicly Appointed and Sworn Translator for Spanish-German-Spanish and Publicly Appointed and Sworn Translator-Interpreter from German into Spanish and vice versa.

What is the availability of Kerstin?

Kerstin is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kerstin?

Kerstin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.