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Elena Romanova

@elenaromanova

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Expert Russian linguist

Russian Federation

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my translation and transcription expertise, preferably in a remote or freelance capacity, with opportunities for professional growth and the use of diverse language skills.

- 12 years of experience as a professional freelance translator and transcriptionist, working for translation agencies from the UK, USA, Canada, Netherlands and China

- 4 years of full-time work at Russian translation and transcription agency, fully coordinating the translation department workflow and making final edits to translations

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Translator

Current

Self Employed

Oct 2009 - Present (15 years 9 months)

Professional freelance translator specializing in English-Russian and Spanish-Russian language pairs. Experienced in translation, transcription, and subtitling for various industries including IT, finance, and marketing. Worked with international clients and agencies.

Translation Transcription Microsoft Office Infix PDF Editor Marketing Business Development

Head of Translation Department

Contect Transcription Agency

Feb 2018 - Feb 2022 (4 years)

Managed the translation department, overseeing workflow and business development activities. Coordinated translation projects and ensured quality delivery.

Team Management Project Coordination Business Development Translation Marketing Workflow Management Communication Quality Assurance

Assistant

Business Car (Lexus Dealer)

Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Organized and managed the reception team, assisted the direct manager, and handled paperwork and marketing materials.

Team Management Administrative Support Marketing Customer Service Communication Time Management

Stand Assistant

Advertising Agency Diada

Aug 2007 - Aug 2007 (-1 years 11 months)

Consulted visitors at international exhibitions, providing information about products and services to increase sales.

Customer Service Sales Support Communication Product Knowledge

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St. Petersburg State University

Professional Qualification, Interpreting

2024 - 2025

Participating in an online course on Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting in Business Communication to enhance interpreting skills.

Terracentro Spanish School

Professional Qualification, Language Studies

2022 - 2023

Completed a practical course in Spanish language to improve language skills for translation and communication.

LevshaGames

Course, Localization

2018 - 2018

Completed a summer school course focused on video games localization, gaining insights into the gaming industry's translation needs.

Moscow Humanitarian-Technical Academy

Master's Degree, Translation and Interpretation

2006 - 2011

Awarded a master’s degree in translation and interpretation, focusing on developing advanced skills in translation techniques and language proficiency.