Ilona Chychota
Toronto,ON
Summary
Book lover and creative individual with experience in the translation industry. Seeking an Editorial Internship position at Penguin Random House.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translator
Freelance
Kyiv, Ukraine
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Edited existing translations for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style errors.
- Collaborated with other translators on complex projects.
- Interpreted verbal conversations in real time into another language.
- Checked original sources or authors to confirm translations retained meaning and intent.
Customer Sales Representative
Book Lover
Sumy, Ukraine
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
- Creating and scheduling social media content to engage audiences and promote brand initiatives.
- Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
- Assisted customers in finding books tailored to their interests, providing personalized recommendations based on their preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philology
V. G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University
Poltava, Ukraine06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - UX UI Designer
Hillel IT School
Kyiv, UkraineSkills
- Content creation
- Translation accuracy
- UX research methodology
- Attention to detail
- Deadline oriented
- Communication skills
- Editing skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Coursera Certificate - Get started with Adobe Illustrator
- Coursera Certificate - American Pronunciation
Affiliations
- Reading books
- Drawing and painting
- Playing drums
- Studying Languages
- Swimming
Timeline
Translator
Freelance
02.2024 - 06.2024
Customer Sales Representative
Book Lover
11.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philology
V. G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University
Some College (No Degree) - UX UI Designer
Hillel IT School