Before becoming a fulltime translator I mostly worked in the area of tourism, both in Sweden and the US. I have worked as a freelance translator part-time for many years, and on a fulltime basis since 2000. I stay on top of what is going on in Sweden by following the Swedish media, along with occasional visits. 

Translation is just not a matter of transforming a text into a different language; it is about staying true to the original without sacrificing its fluency and readability. You cannot just be proficient in two languages and give it a go. I have deep cultural knowledge about both Sweden and the US. I am not officially certified/accredited since, unfortunately, there is as of yet no certification available for Swedish translators in the US. I am an active member of
The American Translators Association (ATA) and its Nordic Division. (See certificate of membership here, and also see my certification from Proz.com here.)

My goal is to provide you with a top-notch translation that will reflect its original as well as being appropriately localized into the target language. I have the latest computer technology and tools to assure you a speedy experience, but above all, quality is my priority.