Bella Koni

Freelance Russian Translator & Medical Translator

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Location:Denver, Colorado, United States
Profile:https://www.freelanced.com/bellakoni
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English-Russian, Russian-English Translator, Interpreter and Voice Over Professional
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Native Russian Speaker, result-oriented multi-tasking professional with project management and technical translation-interpretation experience. Excellent computer, voice over recording and technical skills, with a background in language and information literacy instructions.
• Experienced voice over talent (advertising, broadcast and business support) with in-house recording suite
• Curator of award-winning library collection of Russian Language materials in all formats, and for all ages
• Produced and translated Russian-English and English-Russian bibliographies, flyers and instructional materials (equipment technologies, online catalogue and reference materials) for major public library
• Detail orientated with strong project management skills
• Facilitated Russian-American community liaison and programming and planning for educational/consumer/entertaining programs in both English and Russian languages
• Translated Medical documentation from English to Russian
• Prepared Legal and Business documents in English
• Interpreted for executives at business meetings
• Interpreted for Cultural Exchanges and Junior Achievement programs
• Tutored in Russian Language at the Wright State University, University of Denver, and University of Chicago
• Carried out multiple private tutoring sessions for business travelers, singing professionals, and Russian exchange students

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-2004 Arapahoe Library District, Glendale Library
Reference Librarian/Russian Collection Development Librarian
2005-2007 University of Chicago, Regenstein Library, Acquisitions Department
Head of Monographic Receiving Section
2008-2009 Denver Public Library, Ford-Warren Branch
Senior Librarian
2004-2005 eMagine Advertising & Marketing
Office Manager/Accounting Specialist
2009-2011 eMagine Advertising & Marketing
Operations Manager/Controller
2001–2013
• Translator, Interpreter, Tutor in Russian Language
• Tutor at Germane Institute, University of Dayton Bridge Program
• Tudor/Interpreter/Translator Junior Achievement, Centerville High School Russian
• Exchange Program, Private Tutor for Russian Language Program students at University of Denver, University of Chicago, and a part-time Tutor for the Wright State University
• Russian Language Program. VO for corporate videos and broadcast
• Interpreter for Channel 7/WHIO-TV Cultural Exchange with Russian Sister-Station Program.
• Interpreter for Nidec Minster Corporation Executives Meetings with Ural Leading Steel Manufacturers
? Russian Denver Radio Station : VO for broadcast adverting
? Samsung Multi-Language Travel Application Russian voice over

EDUCATION

University of Culture Minsk, Belarus
Master’s Degree in Library Science Verified by Marianna Tax Choldin, Distinguished Professor of International Library Programs, University of IL, Urbana, IL

VO TECHNICAL SKILLS
In-house audio/video studio
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Premier
• Adobe Encore
• Adobe On Location
• Sound Booth Room

TRANSLATION SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
QuickBooks Pro Software Certification.
Attended multiple Business Management, Finances and Communications classes and workshops.
Attended multiple webinars and workshops at the Proz.com, Translationzone.com.
BTG Medical Interpreter Training - Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, Denver,
Proficient with English and Russian versions of the Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access.

Proficient with QuickBooks Pro, MAS-90 (Sage)

English-Russian, Russian-English Translator, Interpreter and Voice Over Professional
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Native Russian Speaker, result-oriented multi-tasking professional with project management and technical translation-interpretation experience. Excellent computer, voice over recording and technical skills, with a background in language and information literacy instructions.
• Experienced voice over talent (advertising, broadcast and business support) with in-house recording suite
• Curator of award-winning library collection of Russian Language materials in all formats, and for all ages
• Produced and translated Russian-English and English-Russian bibliographies, flyers and instructional materials (equipment technologies, online catalogue and reference materials) for major public library
• Detail orientated with strong project management skills
• Facilitated Russian-American community liaison and programming and planning for educational/consumer/entertaining programs in both English and Russian languages
• Translated Medical documentation from English to Russian
• Prepared Legal and Business documents in English
• Interpreted for executives at business meetings
• Interpreted for Cultural Exchanges and Junior Achievement programs
• Tutored in Russian Language at the Wright State University, University of Denver, and University of Chicago
• Carried out multiple private tutoring sessions for business travelers, singing professionals, and Russian exchange students

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-2004 Arapahoe Library District, Glendale Library
Reference Librarian/Russian Collection Development Librarian
2005-2007 University of Chicago, Regenstein Library, Acquisitions Department
Head of Monographic Receiving Section
2008-2009 Denver Public Library, Ford-Warren Branch
Senior Librarian
2004-2005 eMagine Advertising & Marketing
Office Manager/Accounting Specialist
2009-2011 eMagine Advertising & Marketing
Operations Manager/Controller
2001–2013
• Translator, Interpreter, Tutor in Russian Language
• Tutor at Germane Institute, University of Dayton Bridge Program
• Tudor/Interpreter/Translator Junior Achievement, Centerville High School Russian
• Exchange Program, Private Tutor for Russian Language Program students at University of Denver, University of Chicago, and a part-time Tutor for the Wright State University
• Russian Language Program. VO for corporate videos and broadcast
• Interpreter for Channel 7/WHIO-TV Cultural Exchange with Russian Sister-Station Program.
• Interpreter for Nidec Minster Corporation Executives Meetings with Ural Leading Steel Manufacturers
? Russian Denver Radio Station : VO for broadcast adverting
? Samsung Multi-Language Travel Application Russian voice over

EDUCATION

University of Culture Minsk, Belarus
Master’s Degree in Library Science Verified by Marianna Tax Choldin, Distinguished Professor of International Library Programs, University of IL, Urbana, IL

VO TECHNICAL SKILLS
In-house audio/video studio
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Premier
• Adobe Encore
• Adobe On Location
• Sound Booth Room

TRANSLATION SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
QuickBooks Pro Software Certification.
Attended multiple Business Management, Finances and Communications classes and workshops.
Attended multiple webinars and workshops at the Proz.com, Translationzone.com.
BTG Medical Interpreter Training - Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, Denver,
Proficient with English and Russian versions of the Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access.

Proficient with QuickBooks Pro, MAS-90 (Sage)