Audrey Hosman
Cambria,CA
Summary
Experienced Russian-English translator, editor and localization specialist with a strong background in linguistics cultural studies. Skilled at delivering high-quality translations for web interfaces, press releases and creative projects, including major contributions to VK.com, the largest European social network.
Proficient in coordinating and producing content for international exhibitions, voice-over work and educational programs. Fluent in multiple languages, including Russian and German, with advanced proficiency in cultural and technical nuances.
Passionate about bridging language barriers and delivering impactful content to global audiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Russian-English Translator and Interface Editor
VK.com
2022.02 - Current
- Company Overview: VKontakte is the largest European social network with more than 500 million users
- Mobile and web interfaces, press releases, blogs, presentations
English Translation and Voice Over
5 Prism Coaching
2022.07 - 2023.02
- Russian-English translation and voice over for business coaching course
Russian-English Translator
VK.com
2020.10 - Current
- Web interface, FAQs
English Editor / Proofreader
Freelance
2020.09 - Current
- Previous jobs: YouTube Script Editor, Presentations Editor, Script Editor for plays and shows
Co-Producer
State Hermitage Museum
2020.02 - 2022.02
- Co-produced animated short film Kuumba Umbo for the Hermitage's exhibition Transfigurations. African Masks of 19th-20th Century
- Participated in film festivals across Europe
Translator
Freelance
2019.02 - 2019.07
- Russian-English Translation of Educational Material Techniques for Effective Learning
Text and Video Translator, Voice-over Artist
State Hermitage Museum
2019.02 - 2020.06
- ArtClub's Netsuke Project at the State Hermitage Museum
- Tasks: Text and video translation and subtitles (Russian-English, English-Russian), video voice over, social media management and production assistance
Translator (Russian - English)
Freelance
2018.10 - Current
- Previous clients: ArtClub, Amaranthe Translations, Awatera, Gengo, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Paragraph Media
Curriculum Creator
Freelance
2017.06 - 2017.10
- Creating adaptive language program for Russian homeschoolers
ESL Teacher
United English
2015.12 - 2020.12
- Group/individual ESL lessons, intensives, camps
ESL Teacher
5 o'clock
2015.09 - 2019.03
- Private ESL classes for corporations
Private ESL Teacher
Self
2014.10 - Current
- Providing lessons and exam preparation for children and adults
IELTS Exam Proctor
2014.06 - 2020.09
- Reading instructions for IELTS exams
ESL Teacher
Cool School
2014.10 - 2020.06
- Group/individual ESL lessons, English language camps
Education
Linguistics - Translation and Interpretation (Russian/English)
Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
08.2018
Linguistics - Translation and Interpretation (Russian/German)
Saint Petersburg State University
01.2016
Pre-university Program -
Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
06.2013
Skills
Specializations:
- Translation and Localization (Russian-English)
- Content Writing and Editing
- Voice Over
- Language Instruction and Program Development
Additional Skills:
- Project Coordination
- Subtitling and Transcription
- Social Media Management
Experience
Lead Russian-English Translator and Interface Editor, VK.com, 02/01/22, present, Mobile and web interfaces, press releases, blogs, presentations., Russian-English Translator, VK.com, 10/01/20, present, Web interface, FAQs., Freelance English Editor, 09/01/20, present, Previous jobs include: YouTube Script Editor, Presentations Editor, Script Editor for plays and shows., English Translation and Voice Over, 5 Prism Coaching, 07/01/22, 02/28/23, Co-Producer, Kuumba Umbo, 02/01/20, 02/01/22, Animated short film for the State Hermitage Museum's exhibition., Text and Video Translation and Subtitles, ArtClub's Netsuke Project at the State Hermitage Museum, 02/01/19, 06/30/20, Russian-English, English-Russian, video voice over, social media management, and production assistance., Translation of Educational Material, 02/01/19, 07/31/19, Techniques for Effective Learning., Freelance Translator, 10/01/18, present, Russian-English: ArtClub, Amaranthe Translations, Awatera, Gengo, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University., Creator, Adaptive language program for Russian homeschoolers, 06/01/17, 10/31/17, ESL Teacher, United English, 12/01/15, 12/31/20, Group/individual ESL lessons, intensives, camps., Private ESL Teacher, 5 o'clock, 09/01/15, 03/31/19, Private ESL classes for corporations., ESL Teacher, Cool School, 10/01/14, 06/30/20, Group/individual ESL lessons, English language camps., Private ESL Teacher, 10/01/14, present, Private ESL lessons for children and adults., English Teacher, Ukraine, 01/01/11, 05/31/11, Teaching young children ages 2-6 years old., IELTS Exam Proctor, 06/01/14, 09/30/20, Reading instructions for IELTS exams., Nanny, 08/01/11, 04/30/12, Nanny to two small children, ages 2 and 4., Caregiver, 06/01/10, 08/31/11, Attending to elderly in assisted care living homes and privately., High School Exchange Student, Switzerland, 08/01/08, 07/31/09
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
German
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Turkish
Elementary
Timeline
English Translation and Voice Over
5 Prism Coaching
2022.07 - 2023.02
Lead Russian-English Translator and Interface Editor
VK.com
2022.02 - Current
Russian-English Translator
VK.com
2020.10 - Current
English Editor / Proofreader
Freelance
2020.09 - Current
Co-Producer
State Hermitage Museum
2020.02 - 2022.02
Translator
Freelance
2019.02 - 2019.07
Text and Video Translator, Voice-over Artist
State Hermitage Museum
2019.02 - 2020.06
Translator (Russian - English)
Freelance
2018.10 - Current
Curriculum Creator
Freelance
2017.06 - 2017.10
ESL Teacher
United English
2015.12 - 2020.12
ESL Teacher
5 o'clock
2015.09 - 2019.03
Private ESL Teacher
Self
2014.10 - Current
ESL Teacher
Cool School
2014.10 - 2020.06
IELTS Exam Proctor
2014.06 - 2020.09
Linguistics - Translation and Interpretation (Russian/German)
Saint Petersburg State University
Linguistics - Translation and Interpretation (Russian/English)
Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
Pre-university Program -
Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University