Ксенія

Kseniia Koziievska
• 8/3 East Pilton Farm Rigg, Edinburgh, EH5 2GD • [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») • 07471629457

Education

Edinburgh College Ukrainian Film School
(NHD1 Acting) (Performance & Production Arts)
Graduation Date: 2024 - present Graduation Date: 2021 - 2023

Edinburgh College Ukrainian Secondary &High School 'Optima'
(Performance & Production Arts) Kyiv, Ukraine
Graduation Date: 2023 - 2024 Graduation Date: 2021 - 2023

Experience

Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta
Edinburgh, Uk
Technical Translator (Remote) 10/2024 – 01/2025
• “Ten interviews with Crimean Tatars” conducted by Emine Ziyatdinova (2008),
translated by John Farndon with Kseniia Koziievska, Hanna Komar and Alexandra Smerechanska.

SIFFA UK Independent Film Festival & Awards (Remote)
London, UK
Localisation Translator 11/2024
• Collaborated with John Farndon on the literal translation of three poems by Lyuba Balagova.
• Delivered accurate and precise translations, preserving the original meaning and tone.
• Contributed to the promotion of international literature at the SiFFA festival.
Freelance Project
Edinburgh, UK
Technical Translator 09/2024 – present
• Collaborated with John Farndon, Hanna Komar, and Alexandra Smerechanska on the literal translation
of the poem “For the Place in Heaven” by Sahib Mamedov for a private client.
• Ensured accurate preservation of the poem’s original meaning and emotional depth.
• Applied advanced linguistic skills and cross-cultural understanding in translating poetic content.

Journal "Vsesvit"
Edinburgh/Kyiv, UK/UKR
Narrator 04/2024 – 08/2024
• "Rose Bowl" by Olexii Dovhyi, Provide voiceover for classic and contemporary poems, emphasising
rhythm, meter, and emotional nuance.

Finborough Theater/Traverse Theater
Edinburgh/London, UK
Playwright: "Christmas in the Shade" /Performance "The Trumpeter" 04/2024 – 08/2024
• Strong creative writing and storytelling abilities.
• Deep understanding of stagecraft and theatrical structure.
• Collaboration and communication with creative teams.
 Leadership and Activities

Young Playwrights Ukraine https://www.youngplaywrightsukraine.com/writers
Edinburgh/New York, UK/USA
Playwright 08/2024 – present

Member of Citizen Theater Glasgow, UK
08/2024 – present
Play "Christmas in the Shade" by Kseniia Koziievska
Published by: Traverse Theater & Class Act Edinburgh, UK
08/2024

Master of Sports in Ballroom Dancing, Kyiv, UKR
04//2019

Blackpool Festival and Assen Competition Blackpool/Assen, UK/NL
04/2019 – 11/2019

Skills & Interests

Technical: Google Sheets/Microsoft Teams/ Social Media, Final Draft
Language: Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian; beginner in German
Interests:
• Literary Adaptation: Skilled in transforming books into scripts for stage and screen.

• Translation: Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian; experienced in translating literary and multimedia
content.
• Historical Research: Passionate about conducting in-depth research for creative and journalistic projects.
• Journalism: Background in writing articles and producing multimedia content on social justice and cultural
topics.
• Copywriting: Crafting compelling copy for various platforms, tailored to target audiences.
• Social Media Management: Developing and executing content strategies to grow and engage online
communities.
• Volunteer Engagement: Active in community initiatives focused on social justice and harm reduction.