JESSICA VAN SLYCK
San Diego,CA
Summary
Background includes working in all types environments to perform document, verbal and audio translation and interpreter services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Delivers high level of accuracy in Russian to English translations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator
The State Central Museum of Contemporary History of
Moscow, Russia
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Translated main website from Russian to English.
- Proofread, edited and improved extra documents of different sizes.
- Completed precise translations of official website and brochures with correct words and phrasing to meet museum standards.
Interperter
Mariinsky Theatre
Saint Petersburg, Russia
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, artistic needs, and have better understanding of what each person wanted and needed.
- Translated theatre documents in Russian and English and reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
Russian Club Activities Coordinator
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Coordinated activities for Russian club including films, discussion topics,
- Planned, organized and coordinated special events and holiday celebrations.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Lawrence, KS
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Instructed students through one on one learning, discussions, and problem-based learning in Russian language..
- Identified negative trends such as groups of students missing key concepts and worked with professors to resolve concerns.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
Interpreter Volunteer
Bolshoi Ballet Academy
New York, NY
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Interpreted from Russian to English and English to Russian.
- Provided oral interpretations for students during classes, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Interpreter Volunteer
Boshoi Ballet Summer Academy, Olga Popova
Middlebury, CT
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided cultural input to students to help teachers who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Interpreted from Russian to English and English to Russian.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Slavic Languages and Literatures, Dance
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2017
No Degree -
San Diego Community College And Grossmont College
San Diego, CANo Degree - Russian Language
Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia08.2019
No Degree - Russian Language
St. Petersburg State University of Economics
Saint Petersburg, Russia08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Language And Literature, Theatre Arts
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2020
Master of Arts - Russian Language and Lingustics
Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT08.2022
Skills
- Oral and Written Communications
- Translation Accuracy
- Simultaneous Translation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Foreign Language Software
- Document Interpretation
- Language Interpretation
- Excellent work ethic
- Data Entry
- Responsible
- Good listening skills
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Translator
The State Central Museum of Contemporary History of
05.2019 - 08.2019
Interperter
Mariinsky Theatre
06.2018 - 08.2018
Russian Club Activities Coordinator
University of Kansas
08.2016 - 12.2017
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
08.2016 - 12.2017
Interpreter Volunteer
Bolshoi Ballet Academy
06.2013 - 08.2013
Interpreter Volunteer
Boshoi Ballet Summer Academy, Olga Popova
06.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
La Jolla Country Day School
Bachelor of Arts - Slavic Languages and Literatures, Dance
University of Kansas
No Degree -
San Diego Community College And Grossmont College
No Degree - Russian Language
Moscow State University
No Degree - Russian Language
St. Petersburg State University of Economics
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Language And Literature, Theatre Arts
University of Arizona
Master of Arts - Russian Language and Lingustics
Middlebury College
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