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Violeta Petrova-Kirimi

@violetapetrova-kirim

Multilingual interpreter and translator specializing in medical, legal and media translation.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using my multilingual interpreting and translation expertise in medical, legal, public-service or media settings with reliable agencies or institutions offering professional development and steady assignments.

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

CC
Current

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.

ZO
Current

Film Translator / Subtitler

Zoo

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)

Translated and subtitled films, ensuring accurate dialogue rendering and timing for target-language audiences.

AI
Current

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.

AL
Current

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" logoSO

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" logoSO

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" logoSO

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 logoCM

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.

TC

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.

TE

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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