Daria Mychkovska
Calgary,AB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proficient English-Ukrainian-Russian linguist with excellent listening and communication skills. Adaptable, understanding, a fast learner with an open-minded attitude and strong interpersonal skills, enjoying interaction with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance English Translator and Interpreter
The New York Times
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted online research, fact checking and information-gathering from various sources.
- Created safe environment and psychologically comfortable atmosphere for interviewees during interviews.
- Understanding cultural and historical aspects and being familiar with the background of interviewees, conveyed the best translation in terms of context while staying neutral and professional.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
Volunteer Translator
Bless Ukraine
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Translated texts for web-sites and online media from Ukrainian and Russian to English.
- Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
- Translated non-profit websites to support international expansions.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
Immigration Clerk Assistant
Greenberg Traurig
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in preparing petitions/applications for various immigrant visas (PERM, I-140) and non-immigrant visas (H-1B, TN, O-1);
- Submitted applications for employment authorization documents, travel and replacement documents;
- Prepared immigration filings;
- Assisted with reentry permit applications and client visa approval packages;
- Dealt with documents (printing, scanning, saving);
- Followed up with my attorney mentor regarding case filings as well as completing questionnaires and collecting documents;
- Assisted with entering data into the immigration tracker system.
Freelance English to Ukrainian Translator
Self-employed
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided English translating and interpreting services to online clients on demand.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
SEO Copywriter
In-Top Marketing
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Formatted copy to align with project-specific guidelines.
- Monitored performance of copywriting campaigns and analyzed data to identify areas of improvement.
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
ESL Tutor
self-employed
07.2008 - 10.2016
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on improving English command.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
ESL Language Teacher
Chkalov Language School
09.2008 - 08.2016
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University
Odessa, Ukraine06-2008
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-organization
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Clerical Support
Certification
Certificate of Advanced English by CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Professional Working
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Immigration Clerk Assistant
Greenberg Traurig
06.2022 - 09.2022
Volunteer Translator
Bless Ukraine
05.2022 - 02.2023
Freelance English Translator and Interpreter
The New York Times
03.2022 - 06.2023
Freelance English to Ukrainian Translator
Self-employed
02.2019 - 01.2022
SEO Copywriter
In-Top Marketing
01.2018 - 09.2019
Certificate of Advanced English by CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
01-2014
ESL Language Teacher
Chkalov Language School
09.2008 - 08.2016
ESL Tutor
self-employed
07.2008 - 10.2016
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University
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