Born in Vienna

Final exams in Krems, Modern Languages

Studies of translation and interpretation at the University of Vienna (French and English), Master of Arts

'National Organizer' with the NGO 'Christian Solidarity International:' writing and editing of monthly magazine, interviews, PR work, press conferences

 

1994-2001

Chief translator at the information section (Public Affairs) of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna:

Main tasks: writing, editing, translating, PR work

Translations:
English-German: speeches, interviews, guest commentaries by the Ambassador and other high-ranking diplomats

Publications: weekly column by Ambassador Swanee Hunt for Austria's largest daily 'Neue Kronenzeitung' German text of the 'Witness Cantata' by Ambassador Swanee Hunt
guest commentaries by U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and by NATO commander General Wesley K. Clark on the NATO operation in Kosovo in 'Der Standard'

German-English: News articles and
commentaries on U.S. topics

Daily media analyses and news reports:
In English, for all embassy sections, for Washington including the State Department

Special reports on certain issues and events such as:
First Lady Rodham Hillary Clinton visit to Austria in July 1997
Madeleine Albright and other VIP's July 1998-January 1999

Implementing U.S. issues:
Programs for the media, for audiences with cultural, academic, political or economic backgrounds with the goal of strengthening bilateral relations

birth of my daughter

started to work as free-lancer