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Working languages:
English to Ukrainian
English to Russian
Russian to English

Victor Zagria

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Native in: Ukrainian Native in Ukrainian, Russian Native in Russian

Account type Freelancer
Services Translation, Interpreting, Voiceover (dubbing)
Expertise
Specializes in:
Business/Commerce (general)Finance (general)
AccountingLaw (general)
Law: Contract(s)Journalism
LinguisticsReligion
Esoteric practicesSlang
KudoZ activity Questions answered: 277, Questions asked: 0 Easy / 74 PRO, PRO-level points: 107
Payment method accepted Wire transfer, Money order, MasterCard
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 2

Glossaries cash in hand by the end of the month, выпуск ц.б. в бумажной форме
Experience Years of translation experience: 16. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2009.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
CV/Resume English (DOC)
About me

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Native speaker of both Ukrainian and Russian, resident of Ukraine
* Good perception of fluent English speech
* Experienced both in consecutive & simultaneous interpreting
* Competence in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer etc
* Thorough knowledge of the country (Ukraine) and local business environment


KEY PERSONAL ABILITIES

Ability to plan, get organised and keep going under pressure
Increased awareness of cultures in Ukraine and Russia as far as official bodies are concerned
Competence with judicial and administrative sectors in the countries mentioned
Not family man, ready for business trips both domestic and overseas


ACHIEVEMENTS

* 5-8 pages speed-rate of written translations per day (law, business, private correspondence)
* able to interpret into two native languages consecutively
* experienced in voiceover interpreting


EMPLOYMENT & CAREER HISTORY

2000 to present: at present I work for a manufacturing company as a part-time HR manager and also a translator/interpreter.
My time in Moscow, Russian Federation has caused me to rethink career goals.
I am keen at work as freelance interpreter in law, business sectors, particularly for venture oriented projects.
My aim is to use leadership and communication skills to raise awareness of issues in intercultural activity.


1998-2000
Stock analyst and translator at Investment company in Lutsk, Ukraine

Key features
Contributing to forecasting fundamental and tech trends in local economy as influenced by US and other markets
Member of creative team under program for privatization of a number of ukrainian companies monitored by USAID (developing PR and marketing strategy)
Tact, diplomacy and ability to deal with people at all social levels
Working to tight deadlines

October 1993- November 1998
Travelling and working in Moscow, RF.
Work undertaken was mainly for English company in regard of commodity sales including customs clearance, involvement in storing stock and distribution chain buildup etc.
This gave me additional insight into the value of intercultural communication with regards to business processes.

1987 to 1993: School teacher, Radio announcer, Interpreter/Translator for a Telecommunication company (part-time).


INTERESTS

* chess, nards
* business computer games
* reading
* cross-country biking


REFERENCES

On demand

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Total pts earned: 109
PRO-level pts: 107


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Russian to English24
English to Ukrainian11
Ukrainian to English4
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Profile last updated
May 25