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Hannah Solloway

Hannah Solloway

German Language Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Staff Translator at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

  • Education

    • University of Nottingham

      2017 - 2018
      Erasmus+ Semester Abroad Translation Studies

      I received a grant from the Erasmus+ programme to spend a winter studying Contemporary Translation Theory, Advanced German-English Translation and other courses at the University of Nottingham in the English Midlands in conjunction with my Bachelor's Degree at the Humboldt University of Berlin. I am very grateful to have had the chance to deepen my skills in translation and to gain familiarity with British English semantics and colloquialisms, which has improved my ability to localize content… Show more I received a grant from the Erasmus+ programme to spend a winter studying Contemporary Translation Theory, Advanced German-English Translation and other courses at the University of Nottingham in the English Midlands in conjunction with my Bachelor's Degree at the Humboldt University of Berlin. I am very grateful to have had the chance to deepen my skills in translation and to gain familiarity with British English semantics and colloquialisms, which has improved my ability to localize content for the region. Show less

    • Ball State University

      2012 - 2014
      Dual Credit Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

      I had the opportunity to take 4 semesters of upper-level Classical Latin courses at Ball State University, as well as a number of other courses, whilst living at the Indiana Academy (a residential high school located on the BSU campus).These courses included:Seminar in Latin Poetry 404History of Latin Literature 403Latin Poetry 2 (300-level course)Latin Prose 2 (300-level course)American National GovernmentStudies in Non-Western CivilizationsSurvey of… Show more I had the opportunity to take 4 semesters of upper-level Classical Latin courses at Ball State University, as well as a number of other courses, whilst living at the Indiana Academy (a residential high school located on the BSU campus).These courses included:Seminar in Latin Poetry 404History of Latin Literature 403Latin Poetry 2 (300-level course)Latin Prose 2 (300-level course)American National GovernmentStudies in Non-Western CivilizationsSurvey of Economic IdeasElementary MicroeconomicsI did the same work and was graded under the same conditions as regularly enrolled BSU students, despite my status as a secondary/high school student. Show less

    • Humboldt University of Berlin

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor’s Degree Historical Linguistics

      Degree was fully taught in German, a language I first started learning in 2014. Major in Indo-European Historical Linguistics Minor in Asian/African Area Studies with a focus on Japanese(Hauptfach Historische Indogermanische Linguistik, Zweitfach Regionalwissenschaften Asien/Afrika mit Schwerpunkt Japanisch)I also took elective courses in French and Spanish at the Technische Universität zu Berlin through the B2 level. Thesis: "Loan Words and Lexical… Show more Degree was fully taught in German, a language I first started learning in 2014. Major in Indo-European Historical Linguistics Minor in Asian/African Area Studies with a focus on Japanese(Hauptfach Historische Indogermanische Linguistik, Zweitfach Regionalwissenschaften Asien/Afrika mit Schwerpunkt Japanisch)I also took elective courses in French and Spanish at the Technische Universität zu Berlin through the B2 level. Thesis: "Loan Words and Lexical Influences on the American English Lexicon" (written in English) Show less

    • University of Leeds

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Applied Translation Studies (MAATS) Pass with Distinction (Summa cum Laude)

      Modules included: Translation Methods and Approaches, Advanced CAT Tools, Specialized German & Spanish Translation, Project Management and Localisation, Legal Translation and Elementary Japanese.As an MA Course Representative, I was tasked with liaising between students and the university with the aim of continual improvement to the MAATS program. As a Chief Editor for the CTS Professionalisation Talks, I edited and finalised précis documentation of weekly talks held by… Show more Modules included: Translation Methods and Approaches, Advanced CAT Tools, Specialized German & Spanish Translation, Project Management and Localisation, Legal Translation and Elementary Japanese.As an MA Course Representative, I was tasked with liaising between students and the university with the aim of continual improvement to the MAATS program. As a Chief Editor for the CTS Professionalisation Talks, I edited and finalised précis documentation of weekly talks held by professionals across the translation and interpreting industries.As a Lead Project Manager for the first translation project of the degree (TP1), I helped coordinate the translation of 50,875 words by 62 students across 10 language pairs within 2 weeks. My priorities were to organize our internal PM timeline and prepare our final presentation. I was also responsible for managing the work of 6 Arabic and German translators. Show less

    • Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, & Humanities

      2012 - 2014
      High School Diploma Core 40 Academic Honors (4.31 weighted GPA)

      - Founder and President of Latin Club- Tutored peers in Latin at all levels- Co-president of Japanese Club

  • Experience

    • University of Nottingham

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
      German Language Assistant

      As a non-native German speaker, I was honored to be permitted the opportunity to serve as a language assistant for several 400-level German courses at the University of Nottingham. A small group of exchange students from Germany were invited to sit in on advanced German classes and speak with English students, advising them on grammar and syntax, reminding them of vocabulary, providing feedback on expression usage, and generally creating an environment to encourage relaxed conversation in German. I immensely enjoyed working with the University of Nottingham in this capacity. Show less

    • Journal of Languages, Texts, and Society

      Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
      Assistant Editor

      The LTS academic journal exclusively publishes postgraduate and doctoral research. I was honored to be the only undergraduate student invited to work with them on their 2018 issue. As an assistant editor, I:-Read, anonymized, and wrote engaging abstracts for articles the journal is considering for publication-Reached out to contacts to request peer and academic reviews of chosen articles-Advised on deadlines and review methods, and advocated for the journal's preferences on style and content-Collated feedback, anonymized reviews, and sent summarized templates from reviewers to both other editors and original authors so further edits and publication decisions can be made Show less

    • Quentic

      Apr 2018 - Sept 2022

      As the sole in-house English translator at Quentic, I worked cross-departmentally to provide high-quality English translations on topics ranging from the highly technical (corporate legal compliance, hazardous chemical management, occupational safety, white papers, release notes and other specialized software and IT content) to the creative (marketing materials, commercial copy and social media outreach). I had a hand in much of the English-language content produced at Quentic during my employment. I also took the initiative to translate all of Quentic's internal documentation into English, which enabled the company to begin to onboard colleagues who were highly skilled and did not (yet) speak German. In addition, I managed the US and UK English product interfaces and corresponding user assistance features (which included short, in-software guidance and a separate user-help database with long-form articles). I localized EHS content for both UK/Europe and North America, which involved extensive terminological research, attaining a thorough grasp of the intricacies of American and European systems, an in-depth understanding of occupational safety and related topics, familiarity with various software (Office Suite, Phrase Strings, JIRA, Confluence, Joomla, etc.), and occasional HTML and photo editing. I am incredibly happy to have been able to work with Quentic for so long, and I am proud of the contributions I made towards the German company's internationalization efforts and overall presence in the English-speaking market. I learned a great deal and developed many skills working here, and above all I think Quentic has a great mission and look forward to watching the company continue to grow and flourish. Show less As a student working part-time at Quentic, I created high-quality English translations and edited existing texts with the goal of making the English content more readable and enticing. I handled a variety of texts, ranging from highly technical user instructions and in-product assistance to the language used in the software itself. Additionally, I translated and proofread documents pertinent to internal communications, marketing campaigns, product releases and other content for a variety of departments. Show less

      • Translation Specialist

        Oct 2019 - Sept 2022

      • Technical Translator (Werkstudent)

        Apr 2018 - Sept 2019

    • Humboldt University of Berlin

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2019
      International Student Mentor/Event Coordinator/Translator - DAAD Stipend Recipient

      I was recruited to help launch the pilot FAMOS Connect English program, which targeted international degree-seeking students at Humboldt in English. I provided English translations (several comprehensive student manuals, flyers, brochures, website information, emails) and helped plan, coordinate and lead our first bilingual events (trivia nights, games, parties) for the new program, which we launched in Fall 2018.In addition to translation and bilingual event coordination, I also mentored 6 English-speaking international students from India, China, Georgia and Madagascar at my university, helping them get settled in Berlin and providing guidance regarding:-registering with the university-signing up for university courses and exams -locating lecture halls, libraries, and other points of interest-student visa applications and other aspects of German bureaucracy-opening bank accounts and acquiring insurance -finding and applying for German language courses-navigating the German university system and life in Berlin-discovering leisure and sport activities and continuing education options in Berlin Show less

    • GITO mbH Verlag für Industrielle Informationstechnik und Organisation

      Oct 2023 - May 2024
      Translator/Editor

      Fully translated and helped launch English print version of bimonthly "Industry 4.0 Science" trade journal that collates current academic research on Industry 4.0/4IR developments relevant within the (German) manufacturing field. Also provided extensive editing + proofreading services for a wide variety of academic manuscripts, books and other texts in both German and English, content editing across three German-language websites, general website maintenance and project management and extensive MTPE for the launch of an English-language version of one of said websites. Show less

    • Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

      Jun 2024 - now
      Staff Translator

      DE-EN translation and EN-EN review of a wide variety of documents at federal level. Also charged with designing, administering and evaluating English tests for prospective new employees of the Ministry and its subsidiaries.This is a temporary position providing maternity cover for another staff translator.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in Translation (UK Level 7 Qualification, German to English)

      Chartered Institute of Linguists
      May 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Hannah Solloway
      National Merit Scholar - Commended (USA) - Apr 2013
    • Awarded to Hannah Solloway
      National Latin Exam I - VI (6 year national medalist - USA) The National Latin Exam (NLE) 2008-2013