About me
It all started with my dad's Super Nintendo. Ever since I was old enough to hold a controller, I was hooked on the world of video games. A few years later, when I was learning my ABC's and getting my hands on my first books, I discovered my deep love and passion for languages.
These two worlds - video games and languages - are the cornerstones of my profession, my business, and my academic research. I have an academic background in Translation Studies and Language Technologies, which enriches my work as much as my work enriches my studies.
For good measure, I am also a publicly appointed and sworn translator of official documents.
Bachelor of Arts
Translation Studies
Heidelberg University
2017 - 2020
Bachelor Thesis:
The Localization of Video Games. Examination of the Application Potential of C. Nord’s Theory of Loyal and Functional Translation to Various Text Elements in Video Games.
Master of Arts
Translation,
Communication &
Language Technology
Heidelberg University
2020 - 2023
Master Thesis:
Potential and Limitations of Machine Translation in Video Game Localization. MT Evaluation of representative text excerpts using DQF-MQM and MTPE Analysis.
Publicly appointed and sworn translator
Publicly appointed and sworn in by the Regional Court of Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in September 2024.
About Level Up Localizations
Level Up Localizations was established in April 2020. At the time, I was still working on my bachelor's degree and fresh out of an internship at an agency specializing in video game localization. I have been freelancing as a translator and text creator ever since. I am working with both agencies and direct clients.
I am reliable
Deadlines are deadlines. You won't catch me missing them.
I am creative
An intriguing transcreation for your legendary weapon, elite dungeon or goofy pun? I'll hit the tone just right.
I care about communication
Being in constant exchange with my clients before, during, and after the project ensures the highest possible quality of my work.
I am knowledgeable
I grew up with game terminology and regularly keep myself up to date (a nice way of saying "I still play video games"). Moreover, I am an avid reader of literature of all genres and attach greatest importance to style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
My profession is my passion
What else is there to say? I love what I do and it shows in my work.