Copyright © 2019 Sofia-Maria Lundberg Karlsson. All rights reserved.
'Every language is a world';
translation is what helps us cross the borders.
Work Experience
Eng-Swe translator, proofreader, editor. 2013-present
Active Independent Linguist for
Private Clients in Sweden
Localization Agencies in Norway, Latvia, Ireland, Italy, Spain, France.
Volunteer Eng-Swe translator. 2013-present
for Global Voices (please see link in 'About me' section)
Academic Qualifications
Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2011-2013
Majors: History, Gender Studies. 82,5 ECTS credits.
Augsburg College. Minnesota, USA. 2008-2011
Major: History [Major GPA: 3.5]. Equiv. of 135 ECTS credits.
Umeå University. Umeå, Sweden. 2006-2008
Majors: History, Archaeology. 30 ECTS credits.
Key Skills
• English proficiency: native-tongue fluency.
• Familiar with translation and localization software.
Preferred CAT tools: SDL Trados Studio 2011 and memoQ.
• Skilled user of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have experience creating and managing Term Bases
and Style Guides for specific projects and clients.
• Familiar with additional linguistic and administrative
duties as the Primary Editor for Eng-Swe projects for one
of my clients.
• Experienced with QA tools; I primarily use ApSIC Xbench.
• Skilled at academic research and writing, including
various academic standards of formatting.
• Have experience researching and handling primary
source materials.
• Active participation in non-profit organizations: Motala
Kvinnojour [Motala Women’s Shelter], volunteer; and
Revanschteatern [‘The Revenge Theater’], member of the
stage design crew.