Having provided quality translation, editing, and writing services from German to English for over 20 years, I pay special attention to cultural norms and getting the appropriate translation for what is 'meant' not just what is 'said.' So often Germans borrow English words and give them their own meaning, and this must be understood within the cultural and written context. Having lived in Germany for 15 years gave me the opportunity to learn and apply this concept as I worked for one of the largest global corporations, KPMG Treuhand, GmbH, (transferring back and forth between languages within auditing/tax/and legal terminology) and then did freelance work translating and editing German to English for a missionary society widening my scope of language to include philosophical/religious texts.

I am a native English speaker, having grown up and resided in the U.S. most of my life, but was raised with German as a second language due to my German roots. This give me an edge over other translators, as I am practically a 'native speaker' in both languages.

Working in the medical field for a total of 5 years, both as Administrative Assistant in the U.S. and as a medical translator/editor for the past 3 years, has enabled me to accumulate extensive medical terminology in both languages.

I have also compiled an extensive (165-page) medical terminology glossary while working on editing translations in my role as Quality Control Editor for German-to-English medical reports for a government contract. This not only includes medical terminology and phrases but also their precise contextual application into the U.S. English language using current medical standard norms.

I am currently working on a historical research writing project spanning two decades, researching primarily German historical sources on the topic of Germany’s military and political tyranny of the 20^th century.

Ellen Haas