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Lisa Bettenstaedt

@lisabettenstaedt

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Experienced conference interpreter and translator fluent in German, Italian, English.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I would like to contribute my professional knowledge to advancing AI development.

I am a conference interpreter and translator with long-standing professional practice since 2007, working routinely in simultaneous, consecutive and liaison modes between German, Italian and English.

I have provided interpretation for high-profile clients including G7 Italy 2024, UEFA, OSCE ministerial meetings, European institutions and major corporations, and I also perform written and literary translation projects.

Alongside freelance practice, I have taught conference interpretation and intercultural communication at multiple higher-education institutions since 2010, mentoring bachelor's and master's students and delivering practical courses in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.

I continuously update my professional skills through specialised courses (e.g., Cambridge Conference Interpreter Course) and internships, and I bring reliability, linguistic precision and experience in high-pressure international conference settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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University Lecturer

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Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici P.M. Loria

Oct 2019 - Present (6 years)

Lecturer in intercultural communication and practical interpreting (consecutive and liaison) for Bachelor's degree programs since 2019.

Intercultural Communication consecutive interpretation Translation Classroom Instruction Academic Advising

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University Lecturer

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Civicas - Istituto Altiero Spinelli

Nov 2010 - Present (14 years 11 months)

Taught Bachelor's and Master's courses in conference interpretation, delivering practical simultaneous and consecutive interpretation training since 2010.

Conference Interpretation Teaching Curriculum Development Simultaneous Interpretation consecutive interpretation Public Speaking Course Coordination

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Translator

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Freelance

Nov 2007 - Present (17 years 11 months)

Freelance written translator of technical, commercial and literary texts from Italian and English into German for corporate and publishing clients.

Proofreading CAT Tools Localization Client Communication

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Conference Interpreter

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Freelance

Nov 2007 - Present (17 years 11 months)

Professional conference interpreter providing simultaneous, consecutive and liaison interpretation between Italian, English and German for government, EU bodies and international conferences since 2007.

Simultaneous Interpretation consecutive interpretation Conference Preparation Simultaneous Equipment

Current

German Language Lecturer

Current

Istituto Maria Consolatrice

Jan 2004 - Present (21 years 9 months)

Taught German language and prepared students for Zertifikat Deutsch (Goethe Institut) from 2004 to present.

Exam Preparation Curriculum Design Classroom Management

University Lecturer

CIELS Bologna

Oct 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Provided teaching in intercultural communication and interpreting (consecutive and liaison) for Bachelor's programs from 2017 to 2021.

Intercultural Communication consecutive interpretation Lesson planning Academic Instruction

Consultant for DACH Markets

Camera di Commercio di Milano - Promos

May 2007 - May 2017 (10 years)

Consultant focused on Germany, Austria and Switzerland, advising on market entry and bilateral trade initiatives from 2007 to 2017.

Market Research Trade Promotion Event Coordination

Speaker / Dubbing Artist

Multimedia Group

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (11 months)

Provided voice-over and dubbing for TV shows and multimedia productions in 2010.

Voice Over Pronunciation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cambridge Conference Interpreter Course (CCIC)

CCIC Certificate, Conference Interpretation

2012 - 2012

Completed the Cambridge Conference Interpretation Course and was awarded the CCIC certificate.

European Union - Parliament and Commission (Brussels) (Internship)

Simultaneous Interpretation

2008 - 2008

Undertook an internship providing simultaneous interpretation at EU institutions in Brussels (February 2008).

Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici (Scuole Civiche di Milano / Politecnico della Cultura)

Bachelor Degree, Intercultural Communication

2004 - 2006

Grade: Summa cum laude

Awarded Bachelor Degree in Intercultural Communication with coursework in written translation, consecutive interpretation (Italian–German), literature, political science, economics and history; graduated summa cum laude.

Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici "Carlo Bo"

Translation and Interpretation

2003 - 2004

Studied written translation and consecutive interpretation (Italian–German), plus courses in English–Italian, literature, political science, economics and history.