Elli Strauss



ES International Communicationselli@,| ellicom@; My LinkedIn Profile; ? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ Skilled Multicultural Linguist & WriterSummaryGifted linguist with 20+ years’ experience translating, writing, editing,interpreting in diverse industries, the arts, literature and legal content. Culturally astute, with extensive experience directing international marketing campaigns, localizing global brands in traditional, digital and social media.BackgroundRaised in a multicultural & multilingual environment. An early fascination with communication in diverse cultures and an abiding passion for the arts have been guiding facets of life and work. Languages Primary language pair for translation: German > English English – native language (American native, also British)German – native language, familiar with most styles & dialects French – fluent – read / speak: translate to EnglishLanguages for editing: German<>English; Hebrew > EnglishYiddish interpret from Yiddish to EnglishCore CompetenciesTranslation /transcreation/cultural adaptation & consulting in EProofreading, copy editing, content adaptation in E and GWriting original content to specifications in English Simultaneous & consecutive interpretation German<>EnglishCreation and delivery of bilingual presentations/seminars (G &E)Technology: MS Office, MemoQ, Across, MemSource, Adobe Acrobat, InDesignExpertiseCorporate communications, advertising, catalogs, brochures, websites, appsIndustrial/Manufacturing (automotive and associated)Travel, tourism, hospitalityTelecommunicationsLuxury goods – perfumes, watches, jewelry & diamondsBeauty & health: skin care, cosmetics, Financial Services IndustryLegal: national/international contracts, terms of use, confidentiality agreements, court documents, correspondence, legal analyses, etc.Publishing – book excerpts, magazine articlesBusiness to business – environmental issues, industrial & automotive, IT, engineeringInternational & not for profit organizationsHistorical document; specialize in holocaust-related original materialArt – scholarly articles/books, catalogues, auctions, exhibit material_____________________________________________________________________________ExperienceELLI STRAUSS INTERNATIONAL 2008-COMMUNICATIONSWriting / translation/editing / proofreading/ cultural consultingGerman <> English (French >English) for private clients & linguist agencies in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, US & Canada (short list):Webasto Group, Germany – translate/write English corporate communications material, presentations, concepts, media releases, product marketing, brochures, trade fair materials, website, app, content management, copy editing, consulting.Translate Media (London, New York, Hong Kong) - transcreation, revision, copywriting of diverse marketing, legal, technical text for B2B clients, international ad agencies for Miele, Starwood and other hotel groups, Swiss media, etc.); leading reviser / editor for German > English projects for various long-term clientsGeo Text, NY & London, – top notch agency (Lionbridge) for legal & financial translation/editing Alexa Translations, Toronto, Canada: Various marketing & legal translations G>E, various subject areas; proofreading/rewriting extensive, complex project E > G (several months). Numerous revision, editing projects in diverse fields. Orange Global Translations, Orange Translations Switzerland * 2012: translation of marketing book by leading German marketing professor * 2013,2014 – case histories, lectures for renowned German marketing professor * 2015,2016 – marketing lectures, course material, various for renowned German marketing professorInternational automotive magazine, AT Kearney, translate complex, occ. technical German content for sophisticated target audience. Text Translate, Switzerland – multiple clients, exclusive work for KPMG Compass Language Services, Maryland (legal, cultural, financial) PartyLite Europe, Switzerland - translation all marketing material, copywriting European website Oui Translate, Paris – translation of cosmetics, skin care, luxury goods; University of Salzburg, engineering & legal work Social media marketing in English/German***************************************************************************** MARKETING & MANAGEMENT CAREER:Director of Marketing First Funds & Ready Funds, INC. NY 2007-2008$175 MM commercial funding & venture capital firm Rebranded, repositioned, defined strategy corporate & consumer marketing Developed/wrote English content, directed design team for 2 websites Claims Restitution Tribunal, New York 2004-2007Senior Claims Restitution Associate Analyzed bank records, claims and historical documents in several languages; drafted official award document, in adjudication of Holocaust Victim Assets LitigationELAN Int’l Marketing Communications, NY 2001-2004 Principal, Brand marketing consultancy for U.S. and international clients Key clients:Grey E-Marketing – led successful new-business pitches, devising strategy for international brand for nonprofit.Wunderman Worldwide - analyzed marketing materials in key German market of CITI Group, to align content with CITI brand strategyDirector Marketing & Creative Services 2000- (US & Switzerland) Interactive HR Management Service Developed integrated marketing plan for international implementation; Developed all collateral and website in English and German. Group Account & Client Service Director, Planet Leap NY 2000Multicultural translation / communications agency Drove new business initiatives focusing on website globalization/localization to achieve +20% increase in revenues, expanding relationships with major financial services and online travel services targeting key ethnic markets. Senior Account Director McCann Erickson, Switz. 1997-1999Directed multi-national marketing communications for major global financial services, b2b and telecom clients.Translated/wrote all English corporate communications, marketing materials for Winterthur International financial client (Credit-Suisse Group) VP Bus. Development Ogilvy Switzerland 1995 – 1997Developed new business strategy, led cross-cultural teams for AmEx and Mattel.Group Account Director, GGK Zurich 1986-1995 Co-leader of international team at leading Eur. Ad agency, managing global consumer & B2B brands in multiple languages, primarily German, French, English, incl. Swissair international ABB, Bulgari, Porsche Design__________________________________________________________________EducationCity University of New York, BA Liberal Arts/Art HistorySAWI - Swiss Institute for Marketing and Communication, master’s level degreeOgilvy & Mather Worldwide, Advanced Management and Brand Training German Advertising Association, Management and Marketing Master Series Colgate Palmolive Company, Switzerland, Marketing Communications TrainingProfessional & Community AffiliationsProZ Translators GroupTranslator & Linguist Groups on LinkedIn & XINGTranslator associations & networking groupsInternational Advertising Association ................
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