Tamara von Schmidt-Pauli
Phone: 952-220-9627; Fax: 775-254-1193
e-mail: [email protected]
yahoo, skype i.d.: russian_tutoring

Objective:

Russian <=> English Translator and Interpreter
Qualifications Summary:

• BA and MA degrees in translation and interpretation, graduated with honors at the top of the class;

• 8 years experience as a full-time translator and interpreter (Russian, English, German) translating, editing and proofreading technical, economic, legal and business documents from/to Russian, English, German and consecutive interpreting of conferences, technical meetings and legal procedures;
  

• 8 years of teaching experience (Russian, English, German);

• Extensive PC knowledge, including the following applications: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Reader Professional, Translation Memory Software, AutoCad;

• Average daily capacity of 2000-3000 words;

• Thorough, accurate and fast translation meeting customers' expectations and tight deadlines

Education:

• 2001-2004 - MA in translation (Russian, English, German), graduated with honors at the top of the class; State University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

  Studied Theory of Translation, Analytical Translation, Administrative and Legal Translation, Theoretical Grammar, Simultaneous Translation Techniques, Translator's Professional Ethics and Diplomatic Protocol. Major - scientific and technical translations.

• 1997-2001 - BA in teaching foreign languages (English, Russian, German), graduated with honors at the top of the class, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

  
  Studied Advanced Linguistics, Stylistics, Lexicology, Morphology and Phraseology, Latin, Methods of teaching foreign language, Pedagogic.

Professional Experience:

2004-current - Senior Technical Translator and Translation Manager, Prime Language Services, Apple Valley, MN

• Management and supervision to top quality translation, interpreting and localization projects including foreign language instruction and cross-cultural training

8/08-12/08 - Translation Manager, Fluor Corporation, Greenville, SC

• Management of all translation and interpreting resources and activities for Russian Sibur Tomsk Polymer Production Development Project
• Develop translation budget, cost and performance reports, process mapping, workload and cost forecasting

1/08-7/08 - Senior Technical Translator, Fluor Corporation, Greenville, SC

• Timely and accurate translation of project documentation, specifications, Russian regulations and codes, design basis documents for Conceptual Design, FEED and Detailed Engineering phases in the following fields: UI&O, Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Communication and Alarm Systems, Safety, Procurement and Estimating
• Translation of Auto CAD drawings: electrical, piping, civil engineering, architectural, mechanical, construction, etc.

2001-2004 - Translator and Interpreter, Bank "Menatep", Saint-Petersburg, Russia

• Interpreted daily staff meetings, training classes, business negotiations, interviews
  
• Translated business correspondence, annual reports and audits, etc.

2000-2002 - Foreign Language Teacher, Restoration Lyceum, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

• Conducted foreign language classes for junior and senior students; prepared for language exams (e.g. Toefl), conducted seminars and training workshops on technical translations: restoration, architecture, construction
  

 
Areas of expertise:

• Corporate and Legal

Business contracts and agreements, annual reports, statements, tender documents, legal correspondence, articles of incorporation, work regulations,
immigration documentation

• Oil and Gas translations

Specifications, Technical documentation, Regulations and Codes, Pipeline Facilities Monitoring Systems

• Advertising and Marketing Localization

Advertising and marketing localization: ads, websites, product brochures, magazines, instruction manuals, press releases, direct mail.

• Finance and Banking

Automated banking software, audits, market reviews, statements, loan agreements, financial analysis

• Technical, IT and Computers

Software, manuals and tutorials. General technical: product catalogues, brochures and specifications. In-depth: electric engineering, machinery.

• Medical and Pharmaceutical

Clinical
reports and studies, lab tests, hospital papers, medical software guides, product licensing and patents, drug approval documents

• Travel and Tourism

Hospitality industry, travel guides, hotel sites.