ZVEZDANIKOLOVA

3415 Wallace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513)652-8666

EXPERIENCED INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Well educated interpreter and translator with 6 years multi-lingual and multi-cultural experience; Bulgarian language native speaker and Russian language speaker able to read and write Cyrillic alphabet fluently.Bilingual and proficient in working with diverse cultures, backgrounds and languages.Energetic entrepreneur and self-starter holding Master’s Degree in Engineering, travelled and developed businesses overseas (South European Union), familiar with business customs and regulations in European Union. Energetic doer and creator always thinking outside of the box, eager to travel, learn and meet new challenges currently interpreting and translating for health, court and city/government institutions.

KEY STRENGTHS

  • 11 years of experience in editing and writing in foreign language and alphabet
  • 6 years interpreting and translating practice speaking 3 languages and using 2 alphabets
  • 11 years practice in building and managing a team of diverse culture employees
  • Demonstrated talent to create and maintain business relationships with vendors and clients
  • Wide travel experience abroad, still passionate about travelling and willing to relocate

INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Affordable Language Services, Cincinnati, Ohio 09/2009 – present

  • Translator and interpreter for Medical and Court cases
  • Interpreter for Hamilton County Court, International Adoption Center, Children`s Hospital, Social Security Administration and Bureau of Worker`s Compensation

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H & R Block 11/2011 - present

  • Tax professional at Cincinnati Central District, Hyde Park tax office
  • Prepare individual and small business tax returns

ZVEZDA NIKOLOVA

3415 Wallace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513)652-8666

ARROW Advertising Company, Ruse, European Union 08/1997 – 12/2008

Entrepreneur, Manager, Editor and Designer

Founder of the business that started without any investment capital. Grew to the second largest company in the area

  • Managed Arrow studio, including B2C and B2B sales
  • Wrote and edited contractor`s written advertising articles and audio clips for radio commercials
  • Supervised, hired and trained employee and contractors
  • Designed new products, as well as managed quality by inspecting for defects

Standard Daily Newspaper, Ruse, European Union 01/1994 – 08/1997

Founder and manager of the Advertising Department.Became the largest daily newspaper in the region and the very first full-colored offset.

  • Hired, trained and supervised employees
  • Managed B2C and B2B sales, quality and payments
  • Writer, editor, designer and reporter

EDUCATION

  • University of Ruse, EU Master`s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • IniversityGabrovo, EU Postgraduate studies, Print Advertisement

SERTIFICATIONS

  • Court Interpreting Certification - Supreme Court of Ohio, Columbus, OH
  • Medical Interpreting Certification - Affordable Language Services, Cincinnati, OH
  • Tax Specialist 1 and 2 - H&R BLOCK Tax Institute, Kansas-Cincinnati

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Office, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Excel

References

  1. Mike Peeden; Master Tax advisor; ; 513 604 0755
  2. Carolyn Keiser; President Keiser Enterprises; ; 513 284 7997
  3. IvetaTochkov;sr.coder and instructor; ; 614 226 7941