Certified Russian Teacher and Translator

Qualifications Summary:

* BA and MA degrees in translation and interpretation, graduated with honors at the top of the class;
*8 years experience as a full-time translator and interpreter (Russian, English, German) translating, editing and proofreading technical, economic, legal and business documents from/to Russian, English, German and consecutive interpreting of conferences and legal procedures;
*8 years of teaching experience (Russian, English, German);
* Extensive PC knowledge, including the following applications: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Reader Professional, Translation Memory Software (Trados 6.5, DejaVu), AutoCad;
*Average daily capacity of 2000-3000 words;
*Thorough, accurate and fast translation meeting customers' expectations and tight deadlines


Education:
* 2001-2004 - MA in translation (Russian, English, German), graduated with honors at the top of the class; State University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
* 1997-2001 - BA in teaching foreign languages (English, Russian, German), graduated with honors at the top of the class, Saint Petersburg, Russia.


Professional Experience:

2004-current - Senior Translator, Prime Language Services, Apple Valley, MN

* Translation, proofreading and editing to top quality technical, financial and legal translation and localization projects including foreign language instruction and cross-cultural training


8/08-12/08 - Translation Manager, Fluor Corporation, Greenville, SC

* Management of all translation and interpreting resources and activities for Russian Sibur Tomsk Polymer Production Development Project
* Develop translation budget, cost and performance reports, process mapping, workload and cost forecasting


1/08-7/08 - Senior Technical Translator, Fluor Corporation, Greenville, SC

* Timely and accurate translation of project documentation, specifications, Russian regulations and codes, design basis documents for Conceptual Design, FEED and Detailed Engineering phases in the following fields: UI&O, Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Communication and Alarm Systems, Safety, Procurement and Estimating
* Translation of Auto CAD drawings: electrical, piping, civil engineering, architectural, mechanical, construction, etc.


2001-2004 - Translator and Interpreter, Bank "Menatep", Saint-Petersburg, Russia

* Interpreted daily staff meetings, training classes, business negotiations, interviews
* Translated business correspondence, annual reports and audits, etc.


2000-2002 - Foreign Language Teacher, Restoration Lyceum, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

* Conducted foreign language classes for junior and senior students; prepared for language exams