Melanie

Kage

Translator

Writer

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Translating is my profession and writing is my passion.

As a trained linguist and media and communication expert, who is endlessly enthusiastic about art & culture and nature & community, I’ll create your content and tell engaging stories with a sense of value, style, and connection.

I enjoy anything “green”: plant-based food, sustainability reports, Hildegard von Bingen’s viriditas concept, and Kawasaki motorcycles.

I’m inspired by collage art, German Expressionism, and 90s films. I’m fueled by kimchi and contemporary literature, and moved by rap music and the women’s motorcycle community. Originally from Continental Europe, with a stopover in Scandinavia, I now explore the Canadian West Coast.

ABOUT ME

Now

Translator/Writer

Supporting agencies, businesses, and individuals in all language needs as a freelancer: translating German and English documents, writing copy, brand stories, and blog articles – or polishing existing content to stylistic perfection. I provide transcriptions and subtitles in both languages.

Translator/Editor/Proofreader

2017–2022

In-house editing and proofreading English content, and translating German documents for brands in the automotive and mobility industry (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI, Stadler), the finlaw industry (Credit Suisse, Baloise, Swiss Re), the watch and jewelry industry (Rolex, Breitling, Bucherer), as well as other large players in various business sectors (Swiss Deluxe Hotels, Coca-Cola, Samsung, IKEA, etc.)

2010–2011

Translator

(DE/EN)

Translating, editing, and proofreading marketing, sales, and advertising content in an agency with a diverse Canadian client portfolio.

PhD in Germanic Studies University of British Columbia, Canada

2016

BA in German Language and Literature/ Media and Communication Studies Mannheim University, Germany

MA in Language and Culture in Europe Linköping University, Sweden

2010

2006

SKILLS

    • English

    • German

    • Swedish

    • French

    • Korean

  • I’m experienced in writing content covering a wide variety of topics and themes, but I’m especially enthusiastic about anything colorful, especially green: from Kawasaki bikes and EVs, to vegan food products, holistic skincare, and recycled textiles, to alternative energies, environmental engineering, and ecological ways to travel.

    • Art and culture

    • Tourism and travel

    • Fashion and beauty

    • Food and hospitality

    • Sustainability and green industry

    • Automotive, motorcycle, and mobility industry

  • I’ll provide crucial support for businesses, brands, and individuals looking to improve their online presence, reach a larger audience, and drive organic traffic to their websites. I enjoy tinkering with language on this strategic level until it is optimized for your needs. My combination of technical skills and creativity includes:

    • High-quality, relevant, and engaging text content creation

    • Strategies for search optimization

    • Keyword research

    • Link building