PELAGIA SPYRIDOU
@pelagiaspyridou
I translate and localize life sciences, tourism, and marketing content.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
I've worked as an English-Greek and Greek-English freelance translator and proofreader since 2001, specializing in life sciences, tourism, marketing, localization, and e-learning. I also lead localization projects.
I'm currently a medical transcriptionist working with TransPerfect, Cosmic Global, Globalexicon, Toppan, and Language Insight.
My background also includes leading medical incentives and congresses at Heronia Travel, managing medical conferences at Diastasi Travel & Congress, and marketing and public relations roles in the travel and hospitality sector.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Currently working as a medical transcriptionist for multiple companies including TransPerfect, Cosmic Global, Globalexicon, Toppan, and Language Insight.
Freelance Translator and Proofreader
Self Employed
Jan 2001 - Present (25 years 7 months)
Provided English-Greek and Greek-English translation and proofreading services, specializing in Life Sciences, Tourism, Marketing, Localization, and E-learning. Led several localization projects as a team lead.
Head of Incentives & Congresses
Heronia Travel SA
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)
Headed the incentives and congresses department, focusing on medical events.
Project Manager Medical Conferences
Diastasi Travel & Congress
Jan 1999 - Dec 2007 (8 years 11 months)
Managed medical conferences as a project manager.
Public Relations
Kinissi Tour Operator
Jan 1994 - Dec 1997 (3 years 11 months)
Handled public relations for a tour operator.
Public Relations Manager
Thessaloniki Hotel Association
Jan 1993 - Dec 1994 (1 year 11 months)
Managed communication and events with foreign associations for the hotel association.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technological Institute of Thessaloniki
Bachelor of Arts, Tourism Management
1990 - 1994
Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management, gaining foundational knowledge in tourism operations and management.
North College
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Public Relations
1990 - 1993
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Public Relations, with all courses conducted in English.
Availability
Location
GreeceAuthorized to work in
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