Violeta Petrova-Kirimi
@violetapetrova-kirim
Multilingual interpreter and translator specializing in medical, legal and media translation.
What I'm looking for
I am a professional interpreter and translator with sixteen years of experience working across Bulgarian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Farsi/Dari, Greek, Italian, German and Russian. I deliver sworn and certified translations and in-person and remote interpreting for medical, legal, financial and public-service contexts.
My background includes a Master’s in Translating and Editing and multiple degrees in philology and Iranian studies, complemented by continuous language study up to Mandarin HSK4 and professional certifications such as EUROLTA and Level 3 Youth Worker. I have sustained long-term relationships with agencies and clients including Arte.doc, AA Global Language, Absolute Interpreting and various translation vendors.
I have significant media experience in film translation and subtitling for Nova TV, Zoo and Blu, and I create educational materials such as translated workbooks for speech and language therapy. I also teach Portuguese at Coventry University and provide private tutoring in Spanish and Portuguese.
I am punctual, confidential and organized, able to meet deadlines and perform under pressure while supporting community access to education, health and social services. I consistently aim to apply accurate terminology and contextual sensitivity across multilingual assignments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translator
Pollion
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Provided translation services for Pollion across multiple languages, focusing on clarity and adherence to client requirements.
Interpreter / Translator
Coventry City Council
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Worked as CITU interpreter and translator for Coventry City Council, providing community, medical and public-service language support in multiple languages.
Translator / Subtitler
Blu
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)
Performed film translation and subtitling for Blu, adapting dialogue for target audiences while preserving tone and cultural nuance.
Portuguese Language Teacher
Coventry University
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)
Tutored Portuguese students at Coventry University and provided private Spanish/Portuguese instruction, improving language competence and exam readiness.
Film Translator / Subtitler
Zoo
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)
Translated and subtitled films, ensuring accurate dialogue rendering and timing for target-language audiences.
Translator
Tradexpert
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)
Delivered translations across juridical, medical and technical domains for Tradexpert, adhering to client style guides and deadlines.
Translator
Exfluency
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)
Provided translation services for Exfluency across multiple language pairs, focusing on clear, culturally appropriate target texts for educational and marketing content.
Translator
IQVIA
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years)
Translated medical and pharmaceutical documents for IQVIA, ensuring regulatory-compliant terminology and timely delivery for clinical and commercial projects.
Freelance Translator
Metaswitch
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)
Translated technical and product content for Metaswitch, maintaining terminology consistency and delivering localized materials to product timelines.
Public Service Interpreter
Absolute Interpreting
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years)
Provided on-demand interpreting for medical, legal and local authority settings in Bulgarian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Farsi and Dari, supporting clear communication and service access.
Public Service Interpreter
AA Global Language
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years)
Delivered medical, court and local-authority interpreting in Bulgarian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Farsi and Dari for public service clients, maintaining confidentiality and facilitating access to services.
Interpreter / Translator
Arte.doc Translation and Legalization Company
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years)
Provide certified and sworn translations and interpreting (medical, court, notary, financial) from/to Spanish, Portuguese, Greek and Persian, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality for legal and medical clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Bachelor's Degree, Modern Greek Philology
2005 - 2009
Bachelor's degree in Modern Greek Philology covering modern, Byzantine and ancient Greek language and literature.
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Master's Degree, Bulgarian Philology / Translating and Editing
2007 - 2008
Completed a Master's program in Translating and Editing with focus on English, Spanish, Greek and Portuguese; thesis on translation of Artur Azevedo’s short stories with commentary.
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Bachelor's Degree, Iranian Studies
2003 - 2007
Bachelor's degree in Iranian Studies with focus on Persian language and literature.
Complutense University of Madrid
History of Art
2003 - 2004
Exchange/attendance in a History of Art program; completed Selectividad and Bachillerato exams while studying in Madrid.
164th Bilingual Institute "Miguel de Cervantes"
Secondary Education Diploma, Secondary Education (Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese)
1998 - 2003
Completed secondary (bilingual) education with Spanish and Portuguese instruction.
128th Secondary School for General Education "Albert Einstein"
Secondary Education, General Education
1991 - 1998
General secondary education prior to specialization in bilingual secondary school.
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