Performed remote machine translation post editing (MTPE) of French-to-English news articles and editorials for French newspaper Le Monde.
Focused on stylistic compliance (AP and Chicago styles, among others), clarity and fluidity of final written product, and conducted basic fact-checking.
Used proprietary software, Google Docs, and MS Word to complete translation tasks assigned through contractual employer.
Collaborated with translation team through Basecamp platform.
Jul 2017 - Nov 2017
5 months
Weaverville, United States
Copy Editor
Trinity Journal
Copy edited news articles and advertising copy for the Trinity Journal using AP Style.
Fact checked content, ensured correct terminology, and cleaned reporters’ copy.
Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
1 year
Eureka, United States
Direct Support Professional
Radiant Living Supported Living Service
Provided in-home assistance and community navigation for adult clients with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses.
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
11 months
Fortuna, United States
Counseling Technician, SAT Workshop Instructor
Fortuna High School
Advised high-school seniors on college admissions requirements, career research, and financial aid requirements.
Publicized scholarship opportunities and monthly updates.
Performed regular data entry and organized career presentations.
Conducted a one-month SAT preparation workshop with approximately 20 high-school sophomores and juniors and administered practice tests.
May 2012 - May 2012
1 month
Arcata, United States
SAT Workshop Instructor
Arcata High School and Six Rivers Charter High School
Conducted independent SAT workshop for a 20-student cohort of high-school sophomores and juniors.
Administered and scored practice tests.
Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
1 year 9 months
Arcata, United States
Decade of Difference Workgroup Member
Humboldt County Office of Education
Participated in initiative aimed at improving educational and career-readiness outcomes for county youth.
Oct 2008 - Jun 2012
3 years 9 months
Arcata, United States
Coordinator
Career & College Center
Managed all aspects of center operations serving 300-400 students per year, oversaw budget, edited grant proposals, and led fundraising efforts to secure approximately $50,000 over four years, including own salary.
Supervised student and adult volunteers.
Maintained and expanded the website.
Organized major annual events and presented to class and parent groups.
Advised 9th-12th graders on college and career research, including admissions and financial-aid requirements, and administered and scored Holland career assessments.
Organized and led four major yearly pancake breakfast fundraisers with the local Rotary Club, raising 80% of annual funding.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
1 year 1 month
Arcata, United States
Workshop Presenter
Humboldt County Office of Education GATE, Humboldt State University
Conducted enrichment seminar on Russian language, history, and culture for middle-school students.
Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
6 months
Arcata, United States
After-School Language Teacher
Jacoby Creek Elementary School
Created curriculum and taught combined beginning French, Italian, and German language classes to 2nd-6th graders.
Mar 2007 - May 2007
3 months
Arcata, United States
After-School Language Instructor
Sunny Brae Middle School
Created curriculum and taught beginning conversational Russian language classes to 6th-8th graders.
Aug 2004 - Nov 2005
1 year 4 months
Eureka, United States
Member, Board of Directors
Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center
Drafted preliminary strategic plan for board of non-profit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities.
Revitalized board-member visitations to HCAR sites.
Conceived and led successful joint fundraiser with the Eureka Symphony.
Jun 2004 - Apr 2005
11 months
Eureka, United States
Member, Board of Directors
The Eureka Symphony
Conceived and led successful joint fundraiser with HCAR via extensive outreach to local media and coordination among board members.
Assisted at every concert of the 2004-2005 season.
Sep 1989 - Jun 1991
1 year 10 months
Eugene, United States
Graduate Teaching Fellow - Russian Language
University of Oregon
Solo-taught daily first-year Russian language classes to undergraduates.
Graded papers and created tests.
Held regular office hours.
Jun 1987 - Aug 1988
1 year 3 months
Washington, United States
Editor, Conference Organizer
Policy Institute
Edited monthly academic newsletter.
Assisted in-house scholars in research.
Organized conferences.
Jan 1987 - Dec 1987
1 year
Washington, United States
Casual Translator
Glasnost magazine
Translated several articles for a Soviet dissident émigré magazine.
Jan 1985 - Jan 1985
1 month
Washington, United States
Intern
Jamestown Foundation
Researched biographical data of recent Soviet/East Bloc defectors and wrote brief blurbs during the college winter term.
Jun 1984 - Jun 1985
1 year 1 month
Bern, Switzerland
Salesperson
Bear Pits Tourist Kiosk
Employed five languages to work in the Swiss capital’s main tourist sales venue.
Languages
English
Native
French
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
...and 1 more
Education
Sep 1989 - Jun 1991
University of Oregon
M.A. · Russian Language & Literature · Eugene, United States
Sep 1983 - Jun 1987
Middlebury College
B.A. · Russian Language & Literature · Middlebury, United States