About me

Polish native speaker with a degree in translations and high interest in languages looking for new experiences and job opportunities.

With a keen attention to detail and precision, I work hard to meet deadlines at the same time retaining optimism and trying to learn new things.
Stubborn, consistency and dedication to work allow me to strive after perfection as an individual as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Translation/Interpreting

Education

2001 – 2006 The Polonia University in Częstochowa, Poland
MA English-Polish Translator/Interpreter A

Including modules:
Theory of Translation A
Stylistics of English Language A
Stylistics of Modern Polish Language A+
Interpersonal Communications B
Administrative-Legal Translations B
Technical-Scientific Translations B
Economic-Financial Translations A+

2004 – 2005 The Polonia University in Częstochowa, Poland
English Teacher A

Including modules:
Pedagogy, Psychology, Teaching Ethics, Methodology of Teaching English

1997 – 2001 Secondary School in Gliwice, Poland
Office Administration Technician A+

A-level:
English A
Polish B
Including modules:
Economics of National Economy Companies and Organisations A+
Organisation and Techniques of Office Administration B
Accounting B
Statistics A+

2002-2004 The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board

English for Business course' (level 2 & 3)

Experience

April 2009 - now

Freelance English-Polish Translator/Interpreter

Translation/Interpreting services for various translation agencies and direct clients.

April 2008 – April 2009
Translation Coordinator, Language Services, Renishaw plc

• Coordinated translations, proofreading, delivering and assisting with approval of non-English documents.

• Cooperated with overseas subsidiaries to ensure the highest translation level for a particular market has been provided.
• Maintained a translation memory software and glossary builder (Trados - CAT tool) to improve quality, maintain consistency and reduce cost of translation.
• Administration of an extensive database of freelance translators and agencies. Researching for new suppliers to improve service and meet company’s expanding requirements.

• Proofread company’s Polish website and translated general marketing documents.

Sept 2004
Teacher’s Assistant, Grammar School

Assisted English Teacher to gain the necessary experience. Preparing a synopsis of the lecture and homework, supporting students with preparations for the A-level exams and helping with improvement of school organization.

July – Aug 2004
Office Assistant, Mobella Poland

Translated leaflets, advertisements and documents for a hairdresser’s products supplier. Recording enquiries and orders, general office administration.

July – Aug 2003
Office Assistant, Accounts Office

Supported busy accounts office with invoices and documents from international companies, preparing English versions of contracts and offers, interpreting conversations with foreign customers. Helped with processing invoices, preparing reports and documentation for the tax office.

References

Available on request

Interests

• Amateur photographer.
• Enjoy playing volleyball and swimming.
• Enthusiast for Katarzyna Grochola’s and Paulo Coelho’s books.