Alona Kalonova
North Bay,ON
Summary
Proactive Freelance Copywriter and Language Translator with extensive experience in creating and editing high-quality content for blogs, websites, and social media in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Skilled in conducting thorough research, providing accurate translations, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong computer user with a keen attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Copywriter/Language Translator
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
- Wrote and edited high-quality content for blogs, websites, social media platforms in English, Ukrainian and Russian languages.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Completed precise translations of website, blog and social media content between English, Ukrainian and Russian languages.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Laundry Attendant/Laundromat Manager
The Laundry Factory Inc.
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Managed inventory levels for laundry supplies to prevent shortages or delays in service.
- Operated cash registry.
- Answered customer service phone calls.
- Trained new personnel in operating the equipment, answering phone calls, ordering supplies etc.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by identifying customer need and addressing and resolving any complaints or issues related to laundry services.
ESL Departmant Consultant
ABIE China Xinghua Branch
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Created educating and training materials for new ESL teachers.
- Hosted weekly sharing sessions for other educators to identify and analyze problems they faced in everyday teaching.
- Hosted semi-weekly training seminars for ESL teachers to enhance the quality of lesson planning and lesson execution.
ESL Teacher
ABIE China Xinghua Branch
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Modified curriculum plans to meet changing student needs.
- Achieved higher student retention rates by developing strong rapport and maintaining open communication with both students and parents.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities like language clubs or field trips related to the course content in order to reinforce learning objectives outside of the classroom setting.
- Designed classroom space to promote student engagement and positive atmosphere.
Archive Clerk
JOINT-STOCK COMPANY "YUZHNIY GOK"
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensured accuracy in recordkeeping through meticulous data entry.
- Digitalized employee files from existing paper records.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - International Economics
Kryvyi Rih National University
Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine06.2016
Skills
- Strong computer user
- Strong MC Office user
- Attention to details
- Multitasking
- Independent working
- Customer-oriented
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laundry Attendant/Laundromat Manager
The Laundry Factory Inc.
11.2022 - 06.2024
Freelance Copywriter/Language Translator
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
ESL Departmant Consultant
ABIE China Xinghua Branch
12.2020 - 12.2021
Archive Clerk
JOINT-STOCK COMPANY "YUZHNIY GOK"
07.2019 - 03.2020
ESL Teacher
ABIE China Xinghua Branch
04.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor's Degree - International Economics
Kryvyi Rih National University
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