Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
Professional Development
Timeline
OKSANA SENITSKAYA

OKSANA SENITSKAYA

Medical interpreter
Berkley,MI

Summary

A medical interpreter with a background in Russian language and strong communication skills. Seeking to leverage medical interpreting training and practical experience to transition from a successful career as figure skating coach to a professional medical field interpreter with a language service company that offers various interpreting services (OPI,VRI,OSI)

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Interpreter

  • Interpreted for Russian and Ukrainian teams at Skate America (Detroit 1995, 2013; Chicago 2016), ensuring clear communication between athletes, coaches, and event staff
  • Assisted Ukrainian U4U refugees with translation and interpretation during the legalization process

Coach

Suburban Sports Group Company
01.2010 - Current
  • Instructed group lessons, teaching foundational skating techniques and providing feedback to skaters of all ages
  • Coordinate and organized skating programs, incorporating safety strategies and accident prevention

Figure skating coach

New Edge Figure Skating Club
01.1995 - Current
  • Providing private lessons for children and adults, fostering growth in skating skills and self confidence
  • Trained skaters for competitive events, conducted ice shows, and implemented safety protocols
  • Mentored over 100 students utilizing communication skills and discipline to guide skaters through structured lessons

Internship

Farmbrook Medical Building
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Internal Medicine
  • Interpreted doctor-patient visits and consultations in medical settings, facilitating communication between healthcare professionals and patients with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
  • Gained hands on experience in medical terminology and protocols
  • Internal Medicine

Interpreter - Secretary

Firm "Davis"
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Managed communications and interpreting between European and Israeli medical equipment suppliers and company staff
  • Provided translation of documents, manuals and real time interpreting during conference calls and business meetings

Education

Diploma in Medical Interpreting -

Medical Interpreting and Translating Institute Online MITIO
03.2024

Figure Skating Coach - Physical Education And Figure Skating Coach, Physical Therapy

National University of Ukraine On Physical Education And Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
05-1986

Relevant Coursework: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry

Elementary school teacher -

Kyiv Professional Pedagogical College
01.1981

Skills

  • Fluent in Russian
  • Fluent in Ukrainian
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficient in medical terminology
  • Proficient in interpreting protocols
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook
  • Experience with PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal communication
  • Excellent cross-cultural communication

Accomplishments

Completed online course

Addressing Communication Breakdowns in Remote Interpreting

02/11/2025

Certification

  • Certified Medical Interpreter, CMI-Hub | NBCMI, 05/25/24
  • Certification of Completion of course “Addressing Communication Breakdowns in Remote Interpreting” 02/2025
  • PAROT Certification on Speaking Proficiency-English, RAUNY10X9D, 06/18/22
  • CPR and FIRST Aid, 01/01/22
  • PSA and USFS Certified Senior Level Figure Skating Coach

Awards

  • USFS Commitment to Excellence Award, 01/01/20
  • USFS 'Fall and Rise' award

Professional Development

Attended Annual International Coaches Conferences, 01/01/10, 01/01/23


Timeline

Internship - Farmbrook Medical Building
02.2023 - 03.2023
Coach - Suburban Sports Group Company
01.2010 - Current
Figure skating coach - New Edge Figure Skating Club
01.1995 - Current
Interpreter - Secretary - Firm "Davis"
01.1992 - 01.1995
Kyiv Professional Pedagogical College - Elementary school teacher,
Volunteer Interpreter -
Medical Interpreting and Translating Institute Online MITIO - Diploma in Medical Interpreting,
National University of Ukraine On Physical Education And Sports - Figure Skating Coach, Physical Education And Figure Skating Coach, Physical Therapy

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