Languages
French
Native proficiency; main working language
English
Near native proficiency; secondary working language
Russian
Mother tongue; interpretation and translation into French or English
Spanish
Advanced level; interpretation and translation into French or English
Norwegian
Advanced level; interpretation and translation into French or English
German
Intermediate level

My job is to make people forget that they don't speak the same language. I do it by committing to their subject matter heart and soul for the time we work together.

I translate and interpret between French and English, or from Russian into either French or English. I work with all kinds of clients in a variety of settings.

Whether I work alone or within a team, I focus on preparation, professionalism, and making your life easier. I am based in Montreal, Canada, but routinely travel and work remotely.

Education
Masters in Conference Interpreting
York University2018-2019
  • Intensive sessions with world-renowned trainers
  • Training in virtual interpreting platforms (Kudo, Voiceboxer) and audio recording software (Ableton, Audacity)
  • Consecutive interpreting training in legal, medical and community settings
B. Eng Mechanical Engineering
McGill University2003-2007
Experience
Freelance Conference Interpreter
2018-present

Interpreting between French and English, or from Russian into either French or English.

Freelance translator
2013-present

- My background in engineering, climate change mitigation and renewable energy allows me to tackle technical work.
- Experience with TRADOS and other CAT tools
- Expert user of MS Office

Senior Analyst
2012-2016

Developed potential studies, market overviews and economic models for energy efficiency and renewable technology adoption

Strategic Energy Efficiency Consultant
2007-2010

Set up the Green Energy and Environment consulting service and created strategic energy and climate plans for Norwegian municipalities