Michaela U.
Native German Translator | English - German Translation & Localization
Hi, I'm Michaela – a native German speaker from Austria with 7+ years of professional translation experience and 170+ five-star-only reviews across various platforms. I don't just translate, I adapt content so it feels natural and converts in German. As a Senior Sales Operations Manager, I understand marketing psychology, conversion-focused copy, and brand voice. Additionally, I have a 5-year business & tourism training background and basic automation knowledge. What I translate: - E-commerce & Shopify stores (product descriptions, customer emails, navigation, UI/UX) - Marketing & sales content (email campaigns, ad copy, social media, landing pages) - Website & app localization (interface elements, user flows) + UI/UX testing feedback - Tourism & hospitality content (my professional background) - Technical documentation (manuals, software strings, app content) - Creative writing (books, novels, blogs, NSFW/adult content) Companies I've worked with: CurrentBody, Replika App (10M+ downloads), Deutsche Bank, EaseUS, Monster Group UK, Peanuts Worldwide, IDS, Breaseworld and many more in fields like tourism, online gaming/casinos, clothing, real estate, medical industries, software, construction and many more. Why you should work with me: - Native German with dual background: translator + sales/marketing professional - Fast, reliable turnaround with attention to tone, style, and cultural fit - Comfortable working in CMS platforms and localization tools - Perfect for ongoing projects and long-term collaboration How to start: - Send me your project details and timeline. I can usually start immediately. - Need a sample? Just ask – I'm happy to provide one free of charge. I look forward to working with you!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $4.4k
Billed in all: $9,205$9.2k
$233 in the last 6 months
Across 42 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 10% in Proofreading
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #85German to English Translation696 freelancers · 🇦🇹 #3Top 12%🇦🇹#3 of 34
- #108Website Localization552 freelancers · 🇦🇹 #2Top 20%🇦🇹#2 of 6
- #110Document Translation854 freelancers · 🇦🇹 #2Top 13%🇦🇹#2 of 6
- #184Technical Translation1,379 freelancers · 🇦🇹 #1Top 13%🇦🇹#1 of 6