Oksana Barnes

Ukrainian & Russian Interpreter

Seattle,WA

Summary

Ukrainian and Russian bilingual native speaker. Dedicated individual with thorough understanding of various languages to fluently interpret and translate. Successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Conveys intended messages accurately and reliably. Operates well in both remote and in-person scenarios. Committed to providing quality service and results.

Work History

Independent Contractor Interpreter

Multiple Companies

Seattle, WA

09.2023 - Current

Interpreted spoken and written languages in Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
Interpreted remotely and in person.
Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching information beforehand.
Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.

Education

High School Diploma -

High School

Kyiv, Ukraine

06.1990

Skills

Onsite Interpreting
Telephonic Interpreting
Video-Remote Interpreting (VRI)

Translation
Cultural Awareness
Active Learning

Certification

DSHS Authorized Social Service Interpreter in Ukrainian
DSHS Certified Social Service Interpreter in Russian

Languages

Ukrainian

Native or Bilingual

Russian

Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Completed US College Courses: English, Public Speaking, Psychology, Student Success Counseling, Human Anatomy, Nutrition Science, Statistics. Cumulative GPA 4.0.

20 years of experience in public ministry training and volunteer work, including 13 years in Ukrainian and Russian languages and 7 years in English.