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Karina

English translator

Considering positions:
English translator, Translator from English into Ukrainian, Translator from Ukrainian into English
Employment type:
full-time, part-time
Age:
29 years
City of residence:
Sumy
Ready to work:
Cherkasy, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Lviv, Sumy, Ternopil, Vinnytsia

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Work experience

Translator | English & Ukrainian

from 03.2022 to now (3 years 5 months)
Individual Entrepreneur, Remote (Individuals)

Services I offer:
- Official document translation (certificates, passports, contracts, agreements)
- Business & marketing translation
- Technical & IT translation
- Proofreading & editing

Business Development Manager

from 11.2019 to 02.2022 (2 years 3 months)
AdvantISS, Sumy (IT)

As a Business Development Manager in an IT company, I played a key role in expanding the client base, managing relationships, and driving business growth.
My responsibilities included:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Preparing business proposals and service offers, effectively presenting value propositions.
- Managing client relationships, maintaining long-term cooperation and understanding client needs.
- Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities and revenue streams.
- Following industry trends, both locally and internationally, to stay competitive.
- Developing and implementing growth strategies to attract new clients and expand services.
- Identifying business strengths and aligning them with customer needs for optimal service delivery.
- Reporting on performance metrics, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.

Translator and Personal Assistant

from 06.2019 to 10.2019 (4 months)
Self-employed, Remote (Individuals)

As a Translator and Personal Assistant to an American Agricultural Expert, I was responsible for linguistic support, document preparation, and project coordination.
My key responsibilities included:
- Assisting in the development of a comprehensive manual for large-scale dairy farm management.
- Structuring and organizing technical information, protocols, and operational guidelines for the manual.
- Providing on-site translation and support during business trips to Doha, Qatar, and Rome, Italy.
- Translating technical documents and industry-related materials.
- Coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, and documentation.
The project reached 50% completion within four months but was later put on hold due to time constraints.

Manager

from 09.2016 to 08.2019 (2 years 11 months)
CIP - Center for International Programs, Sumy (Tourism)

I was responsible for client coordination, document preparation, and international partnership management.
My key responsibilities included:
- Translation of official documents and communication with international partners.
- Managing official correspondence, negotiations, and business meetings with American partners.
- Registering and consulting clients on international programs and visa procedures.
- Preparing documents and assisting clients in their interviews at the US Embassy.
- Drafting and signing agreements with program participants.
- Organizing and overseeing regional coordinators, ensuring smooth program operations.
- Conducting presentations and English language courses for program participants.

Food and Beverage Server

from 05.2016 to 09.2016 (4 months)
Dallas Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria (Аimbridge Hospitality), Remote (Hotel and restaurant industry)

When I was a third-year student at the university, I participated in the Summer Work and Travel USA Program. This program provides students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacation from college or university to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States.
As a Food and Beverage Server, I was responsible for providing high-quality service to guests in a fast-paced environment.
My key responsibilities included:
- Taking and processing food and drink orders.
- Serving food and beverages efficiently and courteously.
- Preparing itemized checks and handling payments.
- Guiding guests to their tables and assisting customers seated at counters.
- Setting up and clearing tables to maintain a clean dining area.
- Operating the cash register and managing transactions.
- Checking guest identification to ensure compliance with alcohol regulations.

Education

O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv

Hospitality Administration/Management, Харків
Higher, from 2017 to 2019 (2 years)

Master's Degree

Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko

Foreign Language and Literature (English and German), Суми
Higher, from 2013 to 2017 (4 years)

Bachelor’s Degree in Philology
Qualified Teacher of English and World Literature
Also studied German as a second foreign language during university studies.

Additional education and certificates

Business Development, Sales and Marketing

2020, 4 months

General Written Translation Course

2025, 2 months

Knowledge and skills

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS Office
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Trados
  • SmartCAT
  • CAT tools
  • MemoQ
  • Proofreading
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Critical thinking
  • Attentiveness
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Business Process Management
  • Business communication
  • Technical translation
  • Written translation
  • Medical translation
  • Translation of project documentation

Language proficiencies

  • Ukrainian — fluent
  • Russian — fluent
  • English — advanced
  • German — beginner

Additional information

I am a professional English-Ukrainian Translator with 4 years of experience in translation and 9 years of overall work experience. I provide high-quality translations both from English to Ukrainian and from Ukrainian to English. I specialize in translating official documents, legal texts, business communications, and technical materials with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

Why choose me?
✅ Accurate & Reliable – High-quality translations with precise terminology.
✅ Fast Turnaround – I have a large database of pre-translated templates, allowing me to complete standard document translations quickly.
✅ Legal & Business Expertise – Experience translating contracts and agreements from my time working in an IT company.
✅ Technical & Agricultural Knowledge – I worked as a personal interpreter and assistant for an American agricultural expert, translating his handbook.
✅ Human Translation Only – I ensure natural and professional translation without machine-generated text.

I am open to both one-time projects and long-term collaborations. If you're looking for a fast, precise, and professional translator, feel free to contact me!

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