At the starting point of every project

Roman Probst, Bachelor of Communications, has managed TRANSLATION PROBST Ltd. since it was founded. Probst was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006 and the company was awarded Handelzeitung’s SME of the Month award.

Prior to his part-time studies, Probst was a language teacher at a business school. He gathered experience in corporate and marketing communication as head of communications of the PADI Europe diving school, and as project manager for the Hotelplan travel group.

Roman Probst is the co-host of the largest Xing group in marketing and communications.

Head of Project Management 

Certified translator Deborah Paglialunga heads up the Project Management team for TRANSLATION-PROBST Ltd. In addition to leading the four-person Project Management team, she is also responsible for our interpretation services.

She completed her degree in translation at the Fachhochschule Winterthur (University of Applied Sciences), and studied in the USA and France. She has been able to succeed in her management position thanks to her talent for coordination and her focus on customers’ needs. Before joining TRANSLATION-PROBST Ltd., she was in charge of translation, optimisation, and adaptation of subtitles at the Geneva company Titra Film.

Your friendly and professional contact person

Nadine Dschulnigg studied translation in four languages at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur. Languages fascinate her, whether it be Spanish, English, Portuguese or German, and after a semester abroad, she now feels right at home with the "very British" Mancunian accent.

Always friendly and well-organised, Nadine Dschulnigg is happy to advise you on questions about our translation and text services. Along with Angelo Schafer, Caroline Schibler and Deborah Paglialunga, she processes and takes care of your orders

Your contact person for translation and text services

Lisa Sturzenegger studied translation in German, English and French at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur. Thanks to her practical commercial training during secondary school and her experience in customer service, she possesses the ideal foundation for working at TRANSLATION-PROBST Ltd.

Together with the other members of the Project Management team, Lisa Sturzenegger is responsible for the smooth processing of your translation orders and is also your expert contact person for any inquiries related to accounts and billing. With the skills acquired during her studies, she is also a perfect addition and support to the Terminology team.

Sonja Portmann is here to assist with the development of your corporate terminology.

Our terminologist Sonja Portmann has a Bachelor of Arts in Slavic Studies and Spanish and she is currently working part-time on a second degree in translation, specialising in technical communication. Read in FH SCHWEIZ’S INLINE magazine about why she decided to study this, and what interests her about it.

Terminology is an essential part of technical communication and is also useful in other fields. Sonja Portmann works on our free terminology service, which ensures that our business customers across all industries receive consistently translated texts.

Are you in need of expert advice?

Together with Giovanna Marotta and Deborah Paglialunga, Marina Siedl acts as the interface between you and our translators. She is responsible for processing orders and makes sure that you are in good hands. She will always be pleased to provide you with expert advice - in German, English, Spanish or French.

Marina has a degree in translation studies. She studied at the Fachhochschule Winterthur (University of Applied Sciences) and the University of Madrid.

Organisational skills and affinity for languages

Annica Ohlsson works in the Marketing and Communication department. She is responsible for writing the newsletter and blog entries for TRANSLATION-PROBST Ltd. as well as the maintenance of various social media channels. In addition, she also represents us at trade fairs and events all over Switzerland.

Her organisational skills and her affinity for languages and writing help her to implement marketing and PR measures effectively. She is studying for a bilingual degree in Media and Communication Studies (French/German) at the University of Fribourg alongside her job and will graduate in summer 2013.

Versatile language skills and a flair for communication

Sarka Novak works in the Marketing and Communication department. She is responsible for managing the website, supervising the multilingual social media channels and implementing further marketing measures. She is able to expertly make use of her creative flair in our various print projects and also represents us at trade fairs.

Thanks to her versatile language skills and her flair for communication, she is a perfect match for our Marketing department. Alongside her job, Sarka Novak is studying at the Institute for Translation and Interpretation in Geneva. After spending a year abroad in Finland and Italy, she will complete her bachelor’s degree in Multilingual Communication in the summer of 2012.

Using innovative ideas to achieve international growth

Noëmi Schöni completed her law degree at the University of Bern and has been the head of Law Consulting Schöni since the beginning of 2007. She gained her practical experience at a corporate law firm in Zurich as well as at the Aargau Cantonal Court. After overseeing various projects at the University of Zurich, she is now working on her doctorate in medical law.

Thanks to her wide range of expertise and practical experience, she is now engaged in developing and maintaining new profitable business fields for TRANSLATION-PROBST Ltd. Her particular focus is on achieving international growth in Europe.

Expert advice in German-speaking Switzerland

Martina Huber knows everything there is to know about all of our services and understands the needs of our customers and partners. Make an appointment now and profit from her expert advice.

Martina Huber studied journalism and organisational communication at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur. While studying, Martina Huber gained valuable experience working abroad, including a stint at a renowned PR agency in Montpellier, where she worked in the Promotion and Public Relations division. Before Martina organised various events and fairs for leading international companies such as Jaguar, HP and Louis Vitton.

Your contact in Russia

Evgenia Borovikova is our representative in Russia and looks after our customers and partners from St Petersburg. You can contact her, whether it be in Russian, German or English. Ms. Borovikova comes from Irkutsk, where she graduated from the University of Linguistics.

Do you have an exciting on-line platform, an interesting company or an international network? Get added value for your customers and organisation by contacting Ms. Borovikova for an appointment.

IT specialist – the man who looks after the technical details.

Our online-based business model requires special maintenance. Dominik Hunziker manages our electronic centrepiece, which enables you to place an order in 20 seconds, as well as our branch network infrastructure.

IT professional Hunziker has worked in the sector for 20 years. During this time, he has become a specialist in the areas of business software, e-commerce, server infrastructure, and online customer management for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The legal voice of TRANSLATION PROBST Ltd.

Dr. Michael Buchser is a full-time teacher of business law at the Zürich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur and has worked for TRANSLATION PROBST Ltd. since its foundation.

Prior to his appointment as university lecturer, he held a senior position in the administration of the Swiss Confederation. He is the author of several scientific publications on commercial law, tax law and legal training. Michael Buchser is father to two children and lives in Ueberstorf.

The financial and strategic voice of TRANSLATION-PROBST Ltd.

Prof. Dr. Roman Dörig lectures on financial management, business administration and economics at the Institute of Applied Media Sciences at Zurich’s University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur. Until 2002, he worked at the University of St. Gallen, where he also qualified as a professor in the field of business didactics.

Roman Dörig is the owner of Dörig GmbH, which provides vocational consultancy, training and coaching, and he is primarily active in vocational training and as a communications consultant for interpersonal communication (IWL). Roman Dörig is the father of two adult children and lives in Appenzell, Switzerland.

Expert in figures and finance

Doris Graf has worked in accounts for over 10 years and has been a chartered accountant since 2007. Before joining the accounts industry she completed an apprenticeship at an agricultural cooperative and worked at a production company. Today she works at Taxalis Trust plc in Winterthur. Since its foundation, she has supported TRANSLATION PROBST plc with accounting matters. With her flair for figures, she offers valuable help in accounting. She enjoys spending her spare time with her family in the Zürich countryside.