Who am I?

I'm a native English linguist specialising in subtitles and voice-over.

As video content has become increasingly prominent online, so have subtitles. But not all subtitles out there are made to a professional quality.

It's my aim to improve the consistency and readability of audiovisual translations so that English speakers can enjoy foreign-language content just as much as the original audience.

Subtitle translators with really good timecoding skills are hard to come by.

Luckily, I have an MA in Audiovisual Translation from the University of Leeds, which equipped me with the technical skills to create accurate subtitles, including captions for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing viewers. And since 2021, I’ve been tutoring German to English subtitling on the same course!

I not only create well-presented subtitles that follow target-country standards, but I also understand how viewers process subtitled text, which is important when deciding which translation strategies to employ and when.

My MA graduation in 2017.

On the Bernina Express from Chur, Switzerland, to Tirano, Italy.

I also have a BA in French and German from University College London, during which time I lived in Berlin and Montpellier, studying at Humboldt University of Berlin and Paul Valéry University. I love exploring new countries, but I somehow end up back in the same cities, catching up with old friends and continuing to immerse myself in the source culture of the texts I'm translating.

Although I love life abroad, living in the UK helps me to ensure my translations are idiomatic and without source interference, as I can keep up to date with terminology, phrasing and style in my native language.

Viktoriapark waterfall, Berlin.

Before setting up my own company, I worked as an audiovisual project manager. I was responsible for handling subtitling, voice-over, typesetting and translation projects in all languages, from Latin American Spanish to Arabic, Gujarati and Bengali. I created subtitle templates, quality checked translations and resynchronised subtitles against target voice-over on a daily basis.

Photo by Claire Rawlinson

Part-time noise maker.

When I'm not at my desk, you'll find me drumming in a band called Katumba, which fuses carnival beats from Northeast Brazil and UK club music.

I've played in some incredible gigs, including Reminisce festival at the M&S Arena, the Eurovision Yellow and Blue Submarine Parade and various Halloween parades around Liverpool. I also lead Katumba drumming workshops for well-being and team-building.

Watch us playing here!

In addition to drums, I play piano, having achieved ABRSM Grade 7. One day I will make it to Grade 8!

I basically love anything creative: making watercolour and gouache greeting cards, lino printing, sewing, embroidery, baking bread, cakes, trying out new vegan recipes, rollerskating, renovating my house and adding as much colour as possible. I have an inquisitive mind, and I never want to stop learning!

Need help with subtitling or translation?

Let’s talk!

Tell me about your project, and I’ll see how I can help.

I’ll aim to get back to you within an hour during working hours,

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm UK time.