We are …

Anja Peschel

• General manager, project manager, consultant, conference interpreter, translator
• Degree in conference interpreting for English and Spanish
• State-approved translator for English
• Member of AIIC, BDÜ, VKD and ISES
• Studied at the University of the Saarland, Ealing College of Higher Education and the University of Westminster (London)

“Having finished my studies in London and Saarbrücken I returned to my native Freiburg in 1994 to work as a free-lance interpreter and translator. For me, the best thing about my job is the alternation between interpreting and translating and the variety of new and interesting subjects I encounter. I certainly never get bored.“

 

Hanna Schmoltzi (née Scheipers)

• Translator, proof-reader, quality assurance, project manager
• Degree in technical translating for French and English
• Studied at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germersheim and at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest, Angers
• General certification as a sworn translator for French

“Foreign languages have always fascinated me, and during my time spent as an au pair in Paris I learned how much fun it can be using your own linguistic skills to really get to know another culture. It made me certain that I wanted to have daily contact with languages and people from other countries in the future.
Following my studies in Germany and France I worked as a specialist translator in France and as a project manager in Germany. I find translating texts from specialist fields extremely motivating and am now enjoying the interesting and varied work at Peschel Communications.”

 

Marie Crossland (née Johnson)

• UK office manager
• Translator, proof-reader, quality assurance
• MA in Applied Translation Studies from the University of East Anglia
• BA (hons) in French, German and Linguistics from the University of York
• Time spent studying and working in Germany, Switzerland and France

“My fascination for languages was borne out of a combination of school exchanges, study and travel. I read French, German and Linguistics at the University of York, during which time I spent semesters in Geneva and Braunschweig. Following subsequent periods of employment in England and Paris, I returned to academia and gained an MA in Applied Translation Studies from the University of East Anglia in Norwich.
One of the best aspects of the translation profession is the flexibility it offers in moving around the world, and I feel very privileged to have been able to live in such a beautiful place as Freiburg. Having now returned to my home country, I am delighted to be able to continue working in such a close-knit team and thrilled to be heading up our office in Oxford.”

 

Ellen Göppl

• Project manager, consultant, translator, quality manager
• Degree in technical translating for French and English, with Italian as an additional language
• General certification as a sworn translator for English, French and Italian
• Master of Business Administration
• Studied in Cologne and Toulouse
• Language courses in Italy and Spain
• Free lance media work in print media and radio

“I love being where people from different countries and cultures come together. It’s a passion that started with school exchange and continued all through my time as a student. Today my job allows me to keep in touch with other languages and cultures. I like spending my holidays abroad and in my spare time I read books and watch films in English, French, Italian and Spanish. When I translate I am not happy until I feel that I have found the perfect formulation. I developed this love of using language during both my work as a translator and as a journalist.”

 

Andrea Unkelbach (née Quint)

• Price quotation, project manager, consultant, quality manager, translation
• Degree in technical translating for English and Spanish
• Studied in Heidelberg and Granada
• General certification as sworn translator for English
• General certification as sworn translator for Spanish

“Growing up in a quadrilingual family gave me a feel for translating and interpreting from an early age. Throughout school, university, and beyond, languages have remained deep and abiding interest – it seems natural then that I should enjoy translating as much as I do. During my studies I felt it was vital to learn more about the countries where my chosen languages are spoken and the people who speak them. Time spent living in both the USA and Spain provided me with this opportunity. The team at Peschel Communications have welcomed me with astonishing warmth and friendliness. I am benefiting hugely from the experience of my colleagues and very much enjoy working as part of a well-established team.”

 

Katherina Polig

• Translator, quality manager, project manager, interpreter
• BA in Modern Languages (English, Spanish and French as an additional language) from the University of Padua
• MSc in Translating and Conference Interpreting from Heriot-Watt University
• Five months practical training at the Directorate General of Translation at the European Commission in Brussels
• Full academic year spent in both France (Centre International de Valbonne) and England (University of Birmingham)

„From neurolinguistics to stylistics there is hardly anything about language that does not interest me. That is why working as a translator and interpreter is the best profession I could imagine. It is an incredibly varied job, and allows me to continuously develop both my technical and language skills. After living in Padova, the UK and Brussels for several years, I have now returned to a German-speaking area and am very much looking forward to an exciting time in Freiburg. One of the reasons why I enjoy working at Peschel Communications is that it allows me to actively use my different languages on a daily basis. Also, it is very satisfying to work as part of a dedicated team that is committed to ensuring that every translation turns out well.“

 

Susanne Sillasen

• Translator, proof-reader, quality assurance
• Degree in translating for English and French
• Studied at the University of the Saarland, Leipzig University and Université Blaise Pascal (Clermont-Ferrand)
• Extensive stays in the USA

“I knew I wanted to work with languages and people as early as High School. Later, my passion for travelling and the English language led me to spend time in the Southwest of the United States where I met my husband and was able to expand my practical knowledge of the English language. What excites me about the translation profession is that there are always new things to learn and new subjects to understand. A translator must continually train to keep his or her skills up to date and to comprehend often complicated texts. I feel very fortunate to be able to apply and expand my skills here with the highly motivated and competent team of Peschel Communications. I have been working part time since 2007 and am currently working towards a Master's degree in Psychology at the University of Freiburg.”

 

Bärbel Hansen

• General secretarial duties
• Travel reservations
• State-approved translator for English and Spanish

“I have always loved travelling abroad, and foreign languages and cultures have always held great appeal for me. My role at Peschel Communications is that of part-time, multilingual secretary. I very much like the warm, friendly atmosphere in the office and take great pleasure in working as part of this highly skilled team.”

Freelance partners

Our team would not be complete without our pool of freelance translators and interpreters. For translations, we only use native speakers of the respective target language. We ensure that all our freelancers have the qualifications and skills necessary to meet our high standards. By forging strong and lasting relationships with our freelance translators we are able to guarantee our customers a consistently high quality service.

Peschel Communications

11 Union Street
Woodstock
Oxon OX20 1JF
Tel. +44(0)203 355 7526

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