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Richard Cooper

Richard Cooper

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Summary

Engaging and multilingual communications specialist with a background in education, translation and cross-cultural exchange. Passionate about crafting messages that connect people, spark curiosity and make learning accessible to all. Experienced in turning complex ideas into clear, inspiring stories that bring concepts, values and communities to life.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Head of Translation

Federal Department of Finance
09.2017 - Current


  • Translation of documents from all federal offices in the FDF (including Customs, Cybersecurity, Swissmint) into English from German, French and Italian (websites, press releases, correspondence, reports, legal, marketing, social media, speeches, technical plans, etc.)
  • Urgent translations for Head of Department (Finance Minister) and Federal Council
  • Planning, management and training of team, incl. collaboration with other language teams and departments
  • Discussions and understanding needs of clients and stakeholders
  • Testing and implementing new translation and job management software
  • Maintaining and updating terminology bank
  • Presenting the service's work at various events and to members of the government

Independent Travel Expert

Swiss Travel Experience
01.2008 - Current
  • Developed and accompanied highly customised travel itineraries based on individual preferences and destinations.
  • Managed logistics for complex travel arrangements, ensuring seamless experiences for all types of visitor.
  • Provided expert advice on destination-specific history, culture and traditions
  • Clients from all different backgrounds and countries, from high earners to student travellers

Freelance translator

09.2007 - 08.2017
  • Translation of many types of text, including marketing & advertising, technical, legal, academic & proofreading
  • Community interpreting & translating
  • Clients included: ETH Zurich, Securitas, Müller Martini Druckmaschinen GmbH, etc.

Teacher, translator & audio recordings

Canton de Vaud
08.2011 - 07.2017
  • Teaching English & German to 10 – 16-year-olds
  • Translation of textbooks/teaching materials
  • Preparation and recording of listening materials/examinations.

Teacher & language expert

Haute Ecole Pédagogique
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Teaching English to future English teachers
  • Expert for examinations (oral & written)

Teacher

Various schools in cantons of SO, SZ, VD & ZH
08.2006 - 07.2011
  • Teaching classes of various ages, primary (all subjects in English, French & German) and secondary (English)
  • Private and public schools
  • Contracts of 1 to 2 years

Education

MA - Secondary Education (English & German) / Dipl

Haute Ecole Pédagogique VD
07.2018

MA - Translation Studies

University of Bristol
07.2016

Certificate - English Language Teaching

University of Cambridge
08.2010

BA (Triple Hons.) - French, German & Spanish

University of Wales
06.2006

Certificate - Law

Sheffield Hallam University/Université De Paris XII
06.2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • CAT Tools (including SDL Trados Studio and Transit)
  • Mandate management systems (including CLM)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother tongue(s): English
German: LISTENING C2, READING C2, WRITING C2, SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2, SPOKEN INTERACTION C2
French: LISTENING C2, READING C2, WRITING C2, SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2, SPOKEN INTERACTION C2
Spanish: LISTENING B2, READING B2, WRITING B2, SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2, SPOKEN INTERACTION B2
Italian: LISTENING B1, READING B2, WRITING A2, SPOKEN PRODUCTION B1, SPOKEN INTERACTION A2

Timeline

Deputy Head of Translation

Federal Department of Finance
09.2017 - Current

Teacher & language expert

Haute Ecole Pédagogique
08.2013 - 07.2014

Teacher, translator & audio recordings

Canton de Vaud
08.2011 - 07.2017

Independent Travel Expert

Swiss Travel Experience
01.2008 - Current

Freelance translator

09.2007 - 08.2017

Teacher

Various schools in cantons of SO, SZ, VD & ZH
08.2006 - 07.2011

MA - Translation Studies

University of Bristol

BA (Triple Hons.) - French, German & Spanish

University of Wales

MA - Secondary Education (English & German) / Dipl

Haute Ecole Pédagogique VD

Certificate - English Language Teaching

University of Cambridge

Certificate - Law

Sheffield Hallam University/Université De Paris XII
Richard Cooper