Speak, read and write German/English fluently. Worked 24 years for US Army in Germany, translated for courts, police, high-level dignitaries. Began employment as file clerk/typist. progressed via Housing Referral Clerk, Translator/Interpreter, Public Affairs Officer,Writer/Assistant Editor, to Cultural Attachè, and finally Assistant Chief of Staff, G-5 (Liaison). Accepted "buy-out", terminating my employment voluntarily. Have been self-employed since July 1993.