Каріна

KARINA BERDNIKOVA
Address: Lviv, Ukraine
Phone: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Email: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

SUMMARY
English–Ukrainian translator and interpreter with experience in linguistic and cross-cultural mediation
in international diplomatic and NGO contexts.
Provided translation and interpreting for financial reports, donor documentation, presentations, and
institutional materials.
Background in technical localization and multilingual content management for EMEA markets.
Advanced user of CAT tools (Phrase, MemoQ).
Cambridge Advanced English Certificate (C2).

WORK EXPERIENCE
Translator (Project-Based), CF “Strength for the Strong” Oct 2025 - Present
Acted as a liaison between Ukrainian teams and international donors, facilitating clear and
effective communication.
Handled organizational documentation for internal and external use.
Translated financial and donor reports for international partners across the “United by Strength”
program.
Created and maintained a terminology database to ensure consistency.

Interpreter (International Relations & Diplomacy Contexts), Linguists Connect Aug 2025 - Mar 2026
Provided interpreting and translation services in global diplomacy and international relations
settings.
Maintained cultural and contextual accuracy in all interpreted and translated communications.
Researched and applied specialized terminology.
Ensured high-quality interpretation in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.

Translator Intern, LinguaPark NUOA Mar 2025 - Apr 2025
Translated academic reports and papers on topics such as artificial intelligence, computational
linguistics, and digital communication.
Utilized CAT tools (Phrase, MemoQ) to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
Participated in peer review and quality assurance processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
with institutional standards.
Managed and prioritized translation assignments to meet deadlines and maintain high quality
across all projects.

Translator, Digital Enablement Intern, Lenovo Jul 2024 - Jan 2025
Translated and localized product descriptions, visuals, and user-oriented materials for Lenovo
Premier Support services and other B2B solutions across EMEA markets, maintaining linguistic
precision.
Oversaw the linguistic quality of multilingual product data and marketing content published on
third-party platforms (CNET, Icecat, GfK).
Initiated the use of AI tools to optimize content management processes, reducing material
processing time.
Helped drive the launch and support ongoing projects across content syndication, including the
Services Logo Program.
Freelance 2022 - Present
Delivered translation of publicistic and literary texts.
Managed translation projects using Phrase TMS, coordinated team workflows, and ensured the
timely delivery of all assignments.
Maintained terminological consistency and applied translation standards across projects.
Utilized CAT tools to streamline translation processes and meet tight deadlines.

KEY COMPETENCIES
Hard Skills
CAT tools: Phrase, MemoQ
MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Eng-Ua/Ua-Eng translation (financial, technical, marketing, documentation)
Consecutive/simultaneous interpreting
Note-taking

Soft Skills
Strong attention to detail
Active listening
Cross-cultural communication and contextual mediation
Adherence to confidentiality and professional ethics

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Ukrainian - Native
English - C2 (CAE Certificate)
German - B1

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Philology (English and German) Sept 2021 - Jun 2025
National University of Ostroh Academy | Educational and Scientific Institute of Linguistics
Erasmus+ Exchange Program Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
Universidad de Jaén | Filología Inglesa
Relevant coursework: English Phonetics and Phonology, Instrumental English