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