Project Management

• Time management to meet the deadline
• TM files conversion
• Data entry

Translating

• Interpreting in public services (Transports, Banks, Post Offices)
• Translating using Translation Memories and Translation Supporting Software; WordFast Pro/SDL Trados

BA in Applied Translation to date:

• Theoretical Issues in Translation
• Characteristics of Non-Literary Translation
• Translator Tools and the Translator
• Multi-media translation

Computing

• Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
• Translation packages – Wordfast,
• Management of electronic files

Languages

• Polish (native language);
• English (fluent)
• Spanish (sound understanding – studied Spanish for 4 years throughout my secondary school and higher education);

Interpersonal

• Working with people at all levels and from a variety of cultural backgrounds has taught me how to establish effective intercultural communication;
• Mediating between different groups within the school community to achieve common goal has improved my ability to work efficiently in a team and independently to meet deadlines;
• Organising schedules and leading meetings have enabled me to develop my co-ordination, and time management capabilities.
• Studying full-time and working part-time requires self-discipline and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

  EDUCATION

TESOL Teacher Training
St George International
London
(July 2009)

BA in Applied Translation                                                                 
London Metropolitan University
(Final Year)

International Foundation Programme
London Metropolitan University
Sept 2006 – June 2007 ; Legal Institutions in the United Kingdom (grade: B); History and Culture of Britain (grade: B) Legal and Political Institutions in the European Union (grade: A)

  WORK EXPERIENCE

Transperfect Translations, London                                   Special Projects Specialist
January 2010 - present

Transperfect Transaltions, London                                   Production Intern
September 2009-December 2009

• Supporting Project Managers with:

Placing projects with linguists
Finalising and delivering projects to clients
General project management support, including admin duties