Dr. Manfred J. Heine

Languages

German (A), English (B), Russian (C)

Education

1981 University of Leipzig, Germany

Dr. phil. (Ph.D.) in English Sociolinguistics

1965-1969 University of Leipzig, Germany

Diplomdolmetscher und -übersetzer (MA in Translation and Interpretation German/English/Russian)

 

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Professional experience

1969-1992 University of Leipzig, Germany

Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor of Translation and Interpretation Studies

1969-1992

Freelance Translator, Editor, and Conference Interpreter (in Germany and Europe): Estimated 900-1000 days of simultaneous interpretation

1992-2001 Monterey Institute of International Studies

Associate Professor of German Translation and Interpretation

 

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Freelance Work since relocating to the U.S.

1992-present

Conference Interpreter, Translator, Editor, Voice Talent, Language Consultant

Clients/Events 

(Simultaneous interpretation assignments): Estimated 600 days of conference/simultaneous interpretation:

Events/International Organizations:

	Daimler/Chrysler International Workshop, November 2004, Portland
	Taylor International Seminar, November 2004, Rockton (Illinois)
	Olympic Summer Games, August 2004,Athens (Greece)
	Walmart Annual Conference, June 2004,Fayetteville (Arkansas)
	International Real Estate World Congress (FIABCI), May 2004, Houston
	Herbalife Extravaganza, March 2004, Nashville
	AutoDesk 2004 Business Conference, March 20004, San Francisco
	Herbalife 2004 Honor’s Event, February 2004, Maui (Hawaii)
	Daimler/Chrysler International Workshop, November 2003, Portland
	Taylor International Seminar, November 2003, Rockton (Illinois)
	International Conference on Forming Technology, Oct. 2003, Chemnitz (Germany)
	Walmart Annual Conference, June 2003,Fayetteville (Arkansas)
	Microsoft Government Leaders’ Summit, May 2003, Redmont (Washington)
	International Seminar on Motorbike Safety, February 2003,Leipzig (Germany) Business Objects 2002 Convention, January 2003, Las Vegas
	McDonalds International Seminar, November 2002, Rockton (Illinois)
	Taylor International Seminar, November 2002, Rockton (Illinois)
	National Safety Council Meeting, October 2002, San Diego
	Hairworld 2002 Convention, July 2002, Las Vegas
	IBM Golden Globe Circle, May 2002,Puerto Rico
	Herbalife International President’sSummit , March 2002, Los Angeles
	2002 Olympic Winter Games, February 2002, Salt Lake City
	International Violin Makers Congress, May 2001, San Francisco
	IBM Golden Globe Circle, April 2001, Bali (Indonesia)
	Siemens Medical Systems Group, February 2001, Fort Lauderdale (Florida)
	Sebastian International Business Conference, February 2001, Woodland Hills (CA)
	Smith & Nephew (Medical Equipment) Conference, January 2001, Boston
	Joint EU-US conference on Occupational Health and Safety, November 2000, San Francisco
	Kerr Dental meeting, November 2000, Los Angeles
	Taylor International Seminar, November 2000, Rockton (Illinois)
	Gillette Worldwide Convention, October 2000, Las Vegas
	AXA Group Training Seminars (throughout 2000)
	2000 Olympic Summer Games, Sydney
	IAMS Company International Conference, May 2000, Chicago
	IBM Golden Globe Circle, April 2000, Kona (Hawaii)
	International Health & Racquet Club Association, March 2000, San Francisco
	International AutoShow, Detroit 1998, 1999, 2000
	German TV Live Broadcast of current political events (e.g. Kosovo conflict), including speeches by the Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, high-ranking NATO officials, the Dalai Lama, etc.; June 1999
	Microsoft Governmental Leaders' Conference; April 1999
	Konrad Adenauer Foundation Annual Conference (1993-1999)
	Olympic Winter Games 1998, Nagano (Japan)
	G7 Environmental Summit 1997, Miami
	Olympic Summer Games 1996, Atlanta
	Herbalife International Conferences, since 1994
	Leipzig Documentary Film Festivals (1968-2004)
	Soccer World Cup USA 1994
	International Football Association (FIFA)
	International Luge Federation
	International Ski Federation,
	International Shooting Union
	International Light Railway Association
	International Rock Mechanics Association
	International Psychoanalytical Society
	International Bakery Association
	International Turned Part Association
	International Road Transport Union
	International Metalworkers Association
	International Tobacco Workers Union
	Leipzig International Media Fair
	Leipzig U.S. - German Entrepreneurial Conference
	Magdeburg (Germany) Chamber of Industry and Commerce

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Corporate Clients:

	Allegiance
	Andersen Consulting
	AT&T
	AXA Group
	Calvin Klein
	Clorox
	CONEX
	Daimler-Chrysler
	Distripress
	Ford
	GAP
	General Motors
	Herbalife
	Iams Corporation
	IBM
	New Holland
	Nikken
	Puratos
	RCI
	Siemens
	Taylor Company
	Xerox

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Main areas of expertise*:

	Media Interpretation
	Politics
	Economics
	Marketing
	Sports
	Technical training courses

*Note: Based on my rich experience in conference interpretation, including the teaching of this subject, I am able to prepare for any subject matter in a reasonable amount of time.

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Special skills:

	High speed interpretation using clear articulation
	Excellent German skills, pronunciation free of dialect
	Ability to understand a wide variety of regional English dialects and non-native English
	Team Player; ability to coach young colleagues through challenging professional situations
	Ability to work into English and as pivot booth interpreter

 

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Professional Affiliations

	Until 2002: German Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ)
	Colorado Translators Association

 

Rates

Please call, fax, or email for a quote.

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