Zaza Ghurtskaia
Tbilisi
Summary
I am a passionate Interpreter/Translator with proven track record of delivering precise interpretations and translations between English/Russian and Russian/English, English/Georgian and Georgian/English, Russian/Georgian and Georgian/Russian languages. Dedicated to accuracy and reliability. Successfully assisted in numerous high-stakes negotiations and conferences. Proficient in both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation while maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity. Operate well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations. Proven to provide always superior Interpretation/translation services developed over 24 years of experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
Self-employed
08.2010 - Current
Since August 2010 have been working on contract basis. My responsibilities in this career vary depending on needs of each client.
Translator/Interpreter
UN Military Observer Mission To Georgia
07.2001 - 06.2009
- To participate in military patrols in the AOR where I was required to carry out simultaneous oral translations Georgian/ English/ Georgian /English and/or Russian/ English/ Russian/English translations;
- Attend meetings with military component personnel where I was required to carry out simultaneous oral translations – Georgian/English /English/Georgian and/or Russian/English/English/Russian plus note taking when requested;
- Carry out a diverse range of translation duties, covering a multitude of topics; where I was required to translate a variety of documents, some of a very sensitive and/or technical nature, from Georgian/English/ English/Georgian and/or Russian/English/English/Russian;
- Carry out information searches relevant to my work. Keep abreast of national events that are relevant to the work of the military component and pass on pertinent information;
- Monitor the national media and use my local knowledge and contacts to report on events that were relevant to the mission;
Education
TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages
London Teacher Training Centre
London05.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Institute Of Management, Business And Law
Slavyansk, Ukraine08.1995
Skills
- Highly proficient in both English and the other languages
- Impartiality
- Able to accurately and idiomatically turn the message from the source language into the target language without any additions, omissions or other misleading factors that alter the intended meaning of the message from the speaker
- Effective Listening skill
- Able to communicate orally including appropriate delivery and poise
- Adept at simultaneous interpretation and in consecutive interpretation and sight translation
- Excellent writing skills
- Cultural awareness
- Sound research skills
- Best practice translation and review processes
- Sound translation judgement
Personal qualities:
- Attention to detail
- Good organization
- Self-motivation
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Integrity
- An Empathetic Listener
- Curiosity
- Professional pride
Timeline
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
Self-employed
08.2010 - Current
Translator/Interpreter
UN Military Observer Mission To Georgia
07.2001 - 06.2009
TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages
London Teacher Training Centre
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Institute Of Management, Business And Law
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