Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
Work at the Conferences
Specialisations in translation
Additional information
Important information
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Oxana Kamolkina

Cape Town

Summary

Experienced freelance Russian-English translator and interpreter with a proven track record of working with diverse clients and organizations, including high-profile conferences such as BRICS. Skilled and providing accurate translation and interpretation services in professional settings. Additionally, possess hands on experience as a corporate employee, researcher and customer support specialist, all with a focus on Russian language communication. Adept at bridging language barriers and delivering exceptional service across various industries.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance translator/interpreter

01.2007 - Current
  • Freelance translator/interpreter (self-employed).

Russian Speaking Customer service support

Amazon
08.2013 - 01.2015
  • Amazon (Russian Speaking Customer service support)

Russian speaking Researcher/Translator

IPREO
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Russian speaking Researcher/Translator on Financial Markets at IPREO, Cape Town (Duties: financial research, translation of financial related articles).

Translator/interpreter

Omsk’s translation agency
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Translator/interpreter at Omsk’s translation agency, Russia. (in-house position, duties: translation of various texts; interpretation.)

English tutor

01.2004 - 01.2007
  • English tutor for Russian speakers (self-employed).

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Translation

University of Bristol
01.2012

Bachelor degree - Translation and Interpretation

Institute of Foreign Languages
01.2006

Skills

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Research, Communication, Diplomacy, Attention to Detail

Affiliations

SATI

Certification

English-Russian Sworn translator for the High Court in South Africa.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Russian Speaking Customer service support

Amazon
08.2013 - 01.2015

Russian speaking Researcher/Translator

IPREO
08.2011 - 08.2012

Freelance translator/interpreter

01.2007 - Current

Translator/interpreter

Omsk’s translation agency
01.2004 - 01.2007

English tutor

01.2004 - 01.2007

Bachelor degree - Translation and Interpretation

Institute of Foreign Languages

Postgraduate Diploma - Translation

University of Bristol

Hobbies and Interests

languages, translation, reading, travelling, fashion, hiking, animals.

Work at the Conferences

  • December 2023: BRICS zoom interpretation (BRICS and Africa for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilaterism)
  • July 2023: BRICS (Tax and Customs) – Cape Town, SA
  • July 2023: BRICS (Ministers of Culture Meeting) – Mpumalanga, SA
  • September 2019: UNESCO Conference on Multimodal Learning and Open Educational Resources – Johannesburg, SA
  • October 2013: BRICS (cooperatives in BRICS) - Cape Town, SA
  • September 2013: SPAR Marketing conference (marketing conference for supermarkets SPAR) - Cape Town, SA
  • August 2013: SAP Mining conference (SAP in mining, the implementation of software in mining industry)- Johannesburg, SA

Specialisations in translation

General, Advertising, Journalism, Broadcast, Child Care, Hospitality, Tourism and Travel, Sport, Financial, PR, Fashion, Luxury products, Business general, Marketing.

Additional information

Excellent negotiator, presentable, responsible, pay attention to detail, always meet deadlines, can work under pressure, can easily work with many different people, have excellent computer skills, ready for new challenges, a fast learner

Important information

Ready to relocate to another country. You can contact me via whats up or email.

Oxana Kamolkina