My name is Vojtěch Ettler, I come from Pilsen, the Czech Republic, and I have Master's Degree in English-language Translation at the Masaryk University in Brno (MUNI). The focus of my activity are literary translations (see References).
(relevant professional information are also summarized on my LinkedIN profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/vojt%C4%9Bch-ettler/b8/652/1a6/en)
Deeper…
However, I am of an opinion that it is worth it to build deeper relationships with prospective clients—which means more outright and lasting—so I would like to present myself from a more personal point of view.
Firstly, I should mention that I deem the arts and spirituality a very important part of my life. I see the desire to delve into these areas as a necessary condition to experience the reality to its fullest. Integral yoga has been a sort of a map for me on this journey for many years.
I am actively interested in music: I am a current member of Proplet, a Brno progrock band, and a past member of Slunovratovy paprsky (a Pilsen avant-garde metal formation) and an acoustic experimental ensemble called Uschlí mniši. I regard music as a way of expressing emotions as well as a means of relaxation; that is why I value highly occasional surges of inspiration, resulting in composing my own music.
Similarly, I strive to be creative in a field of literature, too. I generally consider literature to be a great way to cultivate one's opinions, empathy, critical thinking, and vocabulary. Among writers who have definitely borne upon me are Paul Auster, George Orwell, Robert Fulghum, and Zdeněk Svěrák. I like poems of quite a great number of authors, from mathematically rational Edgar Allan Poe to inwardly torn František Gellner.
Furthermore, I appreciate fine art, especially unrealistic artworks such as those made by surrealists, expressionists, or impressionists. I enjoy theater, only passively though, and I have a soft spot for dance.
Apart from the arts, I cherish the nature and I appreciate the possibility to dwell in its midst. This is why I like to travel, preferably in an adventurous and "wild" way: so far, I have travelled over Karpathos, Macedonia, Slovakia, Romania and Sardinia and I look forward to next travelling opportunities.
I try to be active in general. I like doing sports in such a group that is not overly competitive, I have experience with organizing cultural events and I make efforts to stay open-minded and perceptive toward others.
Finally, I would like to express my thanks to Mr Viktor Horák, a translator and owner of the BonaLingua translation mark (www.bonalingua.cz), who inspired and motivated me to start my own business.