Hello,
My name is Gerhard Herzet and I love languages. There is much to tell, but I will try to give you a brief insight into my private and professional life. I was born in Belgium and had the privilege of growing up bilingual. I learned German and French in the cradle and, through my schooling and further education, English, Dutch and Flemish were added.
I spent much of my professional life away on business overseas. During that period I learned Spanish and broadened my knowledge of other languages. Since 2007 I have been a free-lance translator and interpreter. I work together closely with a small professional team of translators and interpreters. Nowadays I live in Schneverdingen, just south of Hamburg, Germany.
Through long experience and continuous training, I place high demands on my services. I pursue standards of a high quality in order to satisfy both myself and my customers.
Background / Experience
Free-lance interpreter, translator and project manager.
Sales manager for the German department of the biggest shoe producer in Turkey. I was in charge of the Western Europe sector.
Head of various travel agencies in Germany and Belgium. During that time I handled assignments as interpreter and translator at many events and conferences. I also received assignments as interpreter and tour guide in China, the USA, Africa and South-East Asia.
Various interpreter and translator assignments as tour guide in Europe, the USA, Canada, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia.
Working in various capacities in the hotel trade in many European countries, which improved my language skills. Learning the Spanish language.
Work experience in English on a British cruise-ship.
Initially bilingual primary school, and later, quadrilingual middle schools and further education in Belgium in German, French, English, and Dutch.
I am of course available for any further questions. Please use the contact form provided.
