A medical translator with over six years of experience,
background in medicine and healthcare, and expertise in translating various types of texts, including scientific articles, patients' records, medical devices instruction manuals, and other documents. Current student of medicine and surgery at the University of Milan with experience in teaching English as a foreign language, and in recruitment for pharmaceutical companies (clinical research).
Language:
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Languages & Skills
Native or bilingual proficiency (C2): ENGLISH, POLISH
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Effective operational proficiency (C1): RUSSIAN
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Intermediate (B1): ITALIAN
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Elementary (A1-A2): GERMAN, FRENCH, UKRAINIAN
CAT Tools
SDL Trados Studio, Wordfast
Other
MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
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Education
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
University of Milan | Italy
MBBS MEDICINE AND SURGERY
- language of instruction: English
Dec 2005 - Feb 2006
Krakow University of Economics | Poland
MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
- short course | European Social Fund project
- places allocated on a competitive basis
Sep 2002 - Jun 2007
Jagiellonian University | Poland
INTEGRATED MA RUSSIAN STUDIES
( 03 )
Qualifications & Courses
2017
Unconscious Bias in Medicine
The Stanford University School of Medicine
2015
Working in the Health Sector, Level 2
Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
2010
CELTA
CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
2010
PTLLS
PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
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Awards & Recognition
2016
Academic Excellence Scholarship
University of Milan | Italy
2003
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Jagiellonian University | Poland
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Work Experience
TEACHING & TRANSLATING
Jan 2017 - till present
Freelance medical translator
LANGUAGE SCIENTIFIC | Medford, USA
- translating patients' records and clinical trial documentation; language combination PL > EN
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2016
Teacher of English as a second language
CENTRUM KANWA | Krakow, Poland
- teaching classes of up to six students at levels A1 - C2
- preparing lesson plans, tests and other teaching materials
- providing guidance to students applying to universities in the UK (4 successful applicants)
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Translator & Owner
WORD2WORD TRANSLATIONS | London, UK
- translated over 2500 pages of medical, technical, and general texts; primary language combination PL > EN
MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
Office administrator
GRANT MACDONALD | London, UK
Concessions: Silver by Aston Martin, Harrods
- stock checks and overseeing daily operations
Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
Campaign delivery manager
NIMBUS NINETY | London, UK
- providing administrative support during organisation and hosting of IT conferences; average number of attendees: 500-800 people
Oct 2009 - Apr 2011
Bar manager
FRIDGE BAR | London, UK
- stock checks & ordering
- overseeing daily operations and managing a staff team of 12 people
MARKETING & MARKET RESEARCH
Sep 2007 - Mar 2008
Recruitment consultant
HAYS PHARMA | London, UK
- searching for candidates and matching them to positions in clinical research
Jul 2005 - Sep 2005
Market researcher
POVOLZHYE SHOPPING CENTRE | Saratov, Russia
- prepared a complete market research plan for Mexx and United Colors of Benetton
VOLUNTARY WORK
Dec 2013 - Mar 2015
Ward volunteer
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL | London, UK
- provided support to patients and staff by listening, reading, helping with meals, and running errands