PERSONAL PROFILE
Experienced freelance English-Polish Interpreter and Translator. Driven and dedicated to equalise access to various services by removing linguistic and cultural barriers. Main objective is to exploit communication and entrepreneurial abilities to make a real difference. Inspired by research and social creativity.
EDUCATION
2011-2012 MLitt European Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Areas of concentration: European digital media and communication science
Dissertation title: “Around EURO 2012: Communicating racism and xenophobia in Europe”
2010-2011 DPSI Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, Global Language Services, Glasgow, UK
Professional level skills in public service interpreting
2008-2009 Postgraduate Diploma International Journalism, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK
Areas of concentration: digital and printed media worldwide
2004-2007 BA Hons English Philology, PWSH Pomeranian School of Humanities, Gdynia, Poland
Areas of concentration: English language and literature
Dissertation title: “The phenomenon of Paris Hilton in American culture and literature
EMPLOYMENT
01/2011- VoiceOver Interpreting at Govan and Carrington Integration Centre, Glasgow, UK
-present www.voiceoverglasgow.org.uk
Interpreter/Translator
Facilitating channel of communication for Polish immigrants seeking counselling at legal/paralegal institutions (law centres, Citizen Advice Bureau, tribunals, courts, prisons, etc.)
Employing consecutive, simultaneous, whispered techniques, and sight translation
Adhering to the confidentiality agreement and ethics around interpreting/translating
Maintaining strong relations with legal and social services personnel
Personal development through reflective study, consultations, attending training sessions
08/2011- Efero LLP, Edinburgh, UK
-11/2011 www.emito.net
Junior Editor/Journalist
Contributed to the biggest website for Polish nationals living in the United Kingdom by writing daily news, feature articles, guides on immigration-related topics
emito.net is visited by over 800,000 users and generates 5,8 millions page views per month
Produced 7 features, 35 news stories owing to in-depth analysis of world news
Facilitated social inclusion and assimilation of Polish immigrants by promoting cultural initiatives (“Play Poland Film Festival”, “Edinburgh Festival”, “Fringe” etc.)
Collaborated with other Polish media to create a strong network of Polish institutions (“Emigrant Magazyn”, “Cooltura Magazine”, “Dziennik Polski”, polskiexpress.ie, etc.)
Maintained strong relations with Polish and British institutions to encourage Polish-British dialogue, i.e. Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, Polish Radio in London, British Police
Mentored by the editor Robert Rewinski
01/2011- ‘Glasgow Beauty Guide’ and ‘UK Beauty Guide’, Glasgow, UK
-08/2011 http://www.linkedin.com/company/glasgow-beauty-guide
Feature Writer
Contributed to this free glossy magazine targeted on Glaswegian women by writing reviews of beauty products and treatments, conducting interviews with the insiders of beauty industry, researching for new trends
Produced 9 features printed in 3 editions, assisted the editor Tanina Baronello during all stages of editing
Actively collaborated with local businesses to promote their services through successful social media campaigns; help organise get-togethers, i.e. Glasgow Beauty Guide Launch Party, World War C - Battle of Cupcakes, Oxjam Glasgow Takeover
09/2008- The National Piping Centre, Glasgow, UK
-02/2011 http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
Staff Member promoted to Supervisor
Managing the team of 5 - 15 staff members on various functions (formal and informal events, i.e. weddings, corporate meetings, professional training sessions, National Youth Piping Band concerts and practice sessions, Piping Live! Festival)
Adhering to daily dairy, health and safety procedures, reporting to GM, Gemma Laidlaw-Cannon
Promoted Scottish culture worldwide: advised the hotel guests on tourist attractions in Glasgow, organised festivals and get-togethers for Scottish music lovers, run successful social media campaigns on Facebook
Personally recognised at ‘Glasgow:Scotland with Style’ in 2010 for “outstanding customer service skills”
Hosting the Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay for the 10th anniversary of TNPC
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Listed as a volunteer translator for INSP International Network of Street Papers, a charity based in Glasgow (https://www.facebook.com/inspstreetpapers), cooperating with David Rosie (Administration and IT Officer)
Engaged in Communication Science online course to expand my knowledge about media influence on society as well as communication history and theory (MOOC launched in 2013 by University of Amsterdam, assessed as the best in Europe in 2012 rankings)
LANGUAGES
Proficient in two languages - English and Polish, revised Russian and German for communication and academic research, recently completed the first stage of three-year Dutch course at University of Glasgow
First interpreting experience involving English and Russian at the age of 16 (European Junior Championships in Poland, hosting for Lithuanian boxers and staff in 2002, then British in 2003, 2004)
IT SKILLS
Capitalise on employment of standard IT applications, a competent user of Apple’s iOS and Microsoft’s Windows, keen about the background of both companies
Constructive application of social media: production of promotional campaigns and microblogging on Facebook, resourcing for information through digital media portals, professional networking on LinkedIn and social networking via Twitter
INTERESTS
Enjoy travelling and learning, follow the latest social and scientific research, keen interest in world literature
Full and clean EU/UK driving license
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