ABOUT
Experienced translator
with a curious mindset
After many years in the industry, I still think I have the best job in the world – and I want that to shine through in everything I deliver.
A passion for languages
I was born in Lund, Sweden, in 1968, and have spent time studying in Germany, working in Denmark and Luxembourg and even getting a second family in England (through my partner), but I have been back in Skåne since 2000.
I first thought about becoming a newspaper sub-editor because I was and am interested in the combination of text and layout, but my interest in languages started young and continued to develop.
My love and passion for the United Kingdom was fuelled by Colin and Rosemary, who welcomed me like a daughter into their Lancashire home while I was growing up, and two German teachers, Lydia and Leila, were absolutely instrumental in nurturing my love of the German language.
After working as a translator for the European Commission in Luxembourg and at a translation agency in Copenhagen, I set up my own translation company shortly after the start of the new millennium. And I’ve been working with that ever since.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your project.
Anna Hermerén
EXPERIENCE:
Summary of qualifications
- English, 1–30 credits, completed in autumn 2014, Lund University
- Extended Introduction to Law, 15 credits, spring term 2013, Lund University
- Engineering Officer Class VIII (2008), Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers
- Deck Officer Class VIII (2008), Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers
- Information programme, Skurups Folk High School (1994-1995): PR, layout, journalism and social studies
- BA, Lund University, Sweden (1986–1991): German with Swedish and philosophy
- DipTrans exam in translation from English to Swedish
- ATA-certified translator from English to Swedish
- Member of SFÖ-SAT, ATA and CIOL
Software and equipment:
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Working with SDL Trados Studio 2022, MemoQ, XTM, Smartling and Phrase
- Antivirus program: Microsoft Office 365
- Encryption: Comodo
- Security grade filing cabinets
- Laptop with privacy filter