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Gulsun Hamidova

@gulsunhamidova

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Master's student in English Linguistics with expertise in translation and interpretation.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

Seeking roles that leverage my linguistic expertise in translation and interpretation, offering opportunities for professional growth in international communication and cultural adaptation.

I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong academic background in English Linguistics and Translation & Interpretation. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in English Linguistics at University College London, I have honed my skills in translation, interpretation, and language consultancy across various industries.

My professional journey includes roles as a Speech-to-text interpreter and Literary translator at AzerNewMedia, where I translated interviews and audio-visual materials. I also served as a Language Consultant and Representative at Synergy Innovative Diving Equipment Trading LLC, handling contracts and technical texts. Additionally, I have experience as an IELTS instructor and Teacher of Russian and English Languages at Vibrant College.

I bring a strong commitment to linguistic accuracy and cultural adaptation, ensuring high-quality outcomes in every project I undertake. My proficiency in multiple languages, including Russian, Azerbaijani, English, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Chinese, enables me to effectively communicate and collaborate in diverse environments.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Language Consultant

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Synergy Innovative Diving Equipment Trading LLC

Jun 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Participated in online meetings as a consecutive interpreter and drafted translations of contracts and technical texts in the diving industry, representing the company in official tenders.

Translation English Russian Negotiation consecutive interpretation

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Speech-to-text Interpreter

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AzerNewMedia

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Responsible for analyzing interview materials and translating audio-visual content from Azerbaijani and Russian into English, ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication.

Translation Russian English Communication Cultural Adaptation

Localiser

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Translated a documentary film from English and Russian into Azerbaijani, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural adaptation while collaborating with embassy representatives.

Translation Translation Accuracy Cultural Adaptation English Russian Collaboration

IELTS Instructor

Vibrant College

Sep 2023 - Sep 2023 (0 months)

Instructed students in IELTS preparation, focusing on language skills necessary for achieving high scores in the exam.

IELTS Preparation Teaching Student Engagement

Interpreter and Representative

Caspian Integrated Maritime Solutions

May 2023 - Jun 2023 (1 month)

Negotiated contracts and provided sales presentations to prospective clients while promoting company programs and addressing client inquiries during Baku Energy Week.

Negotiation Sales Presentations English Russian Marketing

Teacher of Russian and English Languages

Vibrant College

Feb 2023 - Jan 2024 (11 months)

Developed educational content and delivered personalized instruction in Russian and English, fostering interactive learning and evaluating student progress.

Teaching Russian English