Translation of reports, contracts, specifications, and other technical documentation related to company’s activities in exploration, drilling, and production of oil and gas. Interpretation support during field visits, management interface with host country employees and negotiations with existing and potential contractors.

Performed duties of a translator at all stages of the five-year power plant construction project facilitating the shutdown of two weapons grade plutonium reactors in the city of Seversk of Tomsk Region. Responsibilities included translation of project-related documentation including correspondence, contracts, progress reports, meeting minutes, schedules, specifications, and cost estimates. Interpreted for US nationals during their interface with host country employees, local authorities, subcontractors, Siberian Chemical Combine, and the RF Integrating Contractor "Atomstroy". Lead interpreter in Tomsk Branch Office from June, 2007. Consistent with the planned career development path, completed cross training in project controls with special emphasis on scheduling in Primavera Project Management software. Updated project schedules, performed activity grouping, sorting, and coding, developed schedule reports for senior management. Participated in company sponsored Project management training (50 hrs). Completed additional training in Earned Value Management techniques. Supported company safety commitments by participating in construction safety training. Certified as a US-recognized Safety Trained Supervisor, administered by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST), USA.

Performed duties of Lead Interpreter. Proofread written translations for technical accuracy. Translated business correspondence, equipment manuals, software promotion materials. Interpreted for senior management during high-level negotiations with existing and potential clients.

Provided interpretation and organizational support during negotiations with potential clients in Moscow and Kuwait. Translated company correspondence, contracts for purchase and maintenance of horizontal drilling equipment, technical specifications, accounting documentation, and company promotion materials.

Proofread written translations for technical accuracy. Translated educational materials, scientific papers, medical research data, quality management documentation, equipment manuals, contracts, and promotional materials. Translated and dubbed promotion videos for local companies. Interpreted for NQA auditors during their ISO quality management system audits in Tomsk. Interpreted for American astronomer John L. Dobson during his stay in Tomsk.

Camp "Homeward Bound", New York, USA (visa J-1) Conducted weekly “Nature” workshops for groups of children. Travelled in the US. Developed my English vocabulary and cross-cultural communication skills.

Linguistics. Translation.