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Svenja Fritsch

@svenjafritsch

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Passionate tour guide and translator with diverse cultural expertise.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values cultural exchange and promotes diversity.

As a dedicated tour guide and translator, I thrive on sharing my passion for languages and cultures. With extensive experience in intercultural education and community engagement, I have designed and facilitated workshops that promote diversity awareness and anti-prejudice initiatives. My work with NGOs, schools, and youth organizations has allowed me to connect with individuals from various backgrounds, enriching my understanding of cultural dynamics.

Throughout my career, I have worked as a social educator, focusing on non-formal education and supporting refugees. My academic background in intercultural education, combined with my practical experiences in countries like Chile and Senegal, has equipped me with strong communication and mediation skills. I am committed to bridging cultural gaps through my work as a translator, interpreter, writer, and editor, where I express my creativity and love for languages.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Social Educator & Trainer

Current

Freelance

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)

Designed and facilitated intercultural workshops and educational programs for NGOs, schools, and youth organizations. Focused on diversity awareness, anti-prejudice initiatives, and community projects.

Social Education Facilitation Diversity Awareness Community Development Youth Work

Current

Translator, Writer & Editor

Current

Freelance

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)

Provided translation and interpreting services for events, seminars, and individuals. Translated and revised literary texts, scripts, interviews, and reports.

Translation Writing Editing Révision Event Interpreting Content Creation

Tourist & Educational Guide

Herkules Guides

Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Led tourist and educational tours in Cádiz, Spain. Provided insights into local history and culture for diverse groups.

Cultural Interpretation Public Speaking History Tourism

Tourist & Educational Guide

Kinderkulturkarawane

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Guided and supported cultural exchange programs for youth across Germany and Austria. Facilitated intercultural learning experiences and activities.

Educational Guiding Cultural Exchange Facilitation

Tourist & Educational Guide

Decolonize Cologne

Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years)

Conducted educational tours focusing on decolonization themes in Cologne, Germany. Engaged participants in critical discussions about history and social justice.

Educational Guiding Decolonization Studies Social Justice Education Historical Interpretation Public Speaking

Hospitality & Gastronomy

Various

Held various roles in hospitality and gastronomy settings including ice cream shops, bars, restaurants, and hostels. Gained experience in customer service and operational support.

Hospitality Gastronomy Customer Service Hostel Operations Service Industry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oldenburg

Master's, Intercultural Education

2000 - 2009

Completed an interdisciplinary degree program focused on intercultural education. Participated in an exchange semester to broaden understanding of diverse cultural contexts.