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English — Advanced (C1)
Ukrainian — Advanced
Russian — Native
German — Basic

Yulia
Borysova

English Translator / Interpreter (EN–UA–RU)
Humanitarian & Cross-Cultural Communication

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
English Translator and Interpreter (EN–UA–RU) with 15+ years of experience in administrative support, international communication, and cross-cultural environments. I combine strong linguistic expertise with psychological insight to ensure accurate, confidential, and empathetic communication, particularly in sensitive and humanitarian contexts.
Expertise in written and oral translation, including technical, business, and training materials.
EDUCATION
Mykolaiv National University, named after V.O. Sukhomlinsky
09.2000 - 07.2005
Educational level: Specialist/Master
Department: German Philology - English and German language teaching
Speciality: Teacher of English and German Language and Foreign Literature
Diploma with honors

Mykolaiv State Agrarian University
2010 - 2012
Educational level: Specialist
Faculty of Accounting and Finance
Speciality: Accounting and Audit

Institute of Professional Skills Improvement and Retraining
2020 - 2021
Educational level: Specialist
Faculty of Practical Psychology
Speciality: Consultant psychologist

KEY SKILLS
• Written & Oral Translation (EN–UA–RU)
• Interpretation (meetings, trainings, mental health settings)
• Translation of technical, business, and training documentation
• Confidentiality, neutrality, and accuracy
• Cross-cultural communication
• Communication in high-stress / wartime environments
• Attention to detail
• MS Office (Word, Excel) & Google Docs.
• Multitasking in dynamic environments
TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION EXPERIENCE
• Written translation (EN–UA–RU): technical, business, and training materials
• Oral interpretation during meetings, trainings, and negotiations
• Translation for international partners and Dutch head office
• Interpretation for psychotherapy training programs during wartime
• Ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and neutrality in all assignments
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Private Practice – Psychologist & Translator

2004 – Present
• Provide professional psychological counselling to Ukrainian and international clients (USA, Canada, Australia), applying ethical standards, confidentiality, and trauma-informed approaches in wartime contexts.
• Provided interpretation (from English into Russian) for a training course for therapists and mental health professionals during wartime (trainer: Malte Loos), ensuring accurate, confidential, and ethically sensitive communication in emotionally complex and high-stress contexts.
• Deliver translation and interpretation support for educational and training programs.
• Provide written translation of materials, reports, and client-related documentation.

Femto – Engineering Ltd., Ukraine, later Van Dijk FEM Engineering

Managing Director
2012 – 2013
• Facilitated communication between Ukrainian and international stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment in complex and sensitive projects.
• Managed communication between the Ukrainian office and international headquarters (Delft, Netherlands).
• Supervised a team of 15–30 employees across two offices.
• Participated in international conferences and business events with Siemens Digital Industries Software EU & EMEA region.
• Conducted negotiations and meetings with international partners (IV-Group, Allseas Group, Femto Engineering EU).
• Provided interpretation during business meetings and negotiations.
• Handled contracts, legal, and technical documentation in English.
• Ensured clear and accurate cross-cultural communication in engineering projects.
Management Assistant
2011 – 2012
• Translated company documents, reports, and internal communications.
• Supported communication between the Ukrainian team and Dutch headquarters.
• Assisted in interpretation during meetings with international partners.
• Prepared business correspondence, reports, and project documentation in English.
• Managed document flow, contracts, and administrative records.

Freelance / Translation & Content Projects
Ongoing
• Provide translation of websites, business, and training materials for international audiences, ensuring clarity, cultural relevance, and accuracy.
• Collaborate remotely with Ukrainian and international clients.
• Work in remote and fast-changing environments under tight deadlines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Punctual, attentive to detail, quick learner.
• Strong interpersonal skills: empathy, active listening, and clear communication.
• High level of responsibility, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Adaptable and able to work in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
• Able to maintain neutrality and professionalism in sensitive humanitarian and wartime contexts.