Former freelance translator and interpreter with previous professional experience in the biz world. Now exploring new things and ways at the IMF! Holds a BA in Economics and a MA in Conference Interpreting. Significant experience in translation concerning current affairs and business and economic matters (regular assignments for the European Parliament, BIS, UN). More than 20 books published on a variety of subjects. Regular simultaneous and consecutive interpretation assignments at conferences and seminars on a number of topics ranging from biz models and marketing to education, travelling, IT, health, culture, religion, art, finance, law, architecture....