Gokhan Ozen

Contact Information

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Address: 17 Hathway House Gibbon Road , London,  SE15 2AU, United Kingdom  (Show map )
Phone: 0044 7888 654 590, Cell Phone: 0044 7888 654 590

Joined: Nov. 19, 2009, last update Nov. 21, 2009
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Specialization

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Medical, hospital, public services

Subject Areas

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Acting and Directing, Animal Sciences, Biology, Biopsychology, Biotechnology, Broadcast Journalism, Business General, Business Marketing, Data Processing, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Film and Cinema Studies, Health, Journalism and Mass Communication, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine - Microbiology and Bacteriology, Medicine - Neuroscience, Medicine - Nursing, Medicine - Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Medicine - Pharmacology, Medicine - Psychiatry, Medicine - Public Health Education and Promotion, Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering, Political Science, Psychology, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Science (General), Sociology, Theatre, Tourism and Travel, Visual and Performing Arts

Voice-Over

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Detailed Description and Voice Samples

Background

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Gokhan Ozen   07888654590 gkhanzn@yahoo.com

17 Hathway House Gibbon Road London SE15 2AU

Profile

I have recently completed an MA in Transport and Logistics Management at the University of Greenwich, and I am awaiting my results. Since arriving in the UK in December 2007, I have been working as a part-time interpreter and translator (Turkish/English) for several organisations. I have a Level 3 NVQ Community Interpreting qualification, so I am well aware of the principles and ethics of interpreting. I am well organised and very punctual. I am very good at interpersonal skills, creating trust, and motivating people. I have good energy levels, and I am hardworking and reliable.   I am also teaching part-time at the University of Greenwich.   I am seeking freelance interpreting and translation work to extend my experience.

Experience

Language Line                                                         Interpreter London  November 2008 - present Working mostly in the NHS, I have acted as an interpreter for doctors and therapists in hospitals and GP surgeries. This is an area which needs a very high level of sensitivity towards clients.   Business Research Group                                 Researcher and Analyst Feb - October 08                                                      Marketing research interviews in Turkish, questionnaire writing, statistical research, translation into English, report writing in English   Voice and Script International                           Script Supervision  November 08 - present Review the Turkish script for accuracy and style; supervision of voiceover recording. Training actors in Turkish pronunciation.

Skills

o       I have very good presentation skills and I was one of four students chosen out of the whole Business School to make presentations at the 2009 CILT conference. o       MS Office programs. o       I have a good speaking voice and have a demo of my voiceover work. I am interested to develop this area of work (Tenor: Turkish and Turkish accent).

Education

2008 –   2009 University of Greenwich Greenwich Transport and Logistics Management MA - result pending    1997 –   2001 Istanbul University Istanbul/Turkey Maritime Management and Transport Engineering BA (Hons) with distinction Ocean-going certificate. Contributed to university magazine and helped to distribute it. I attended an international student camp and acted as liaison for foreign students.    1990 –   1997 Ankara Ataturk Anatolian High School Ankara/Turkey A-Level equivalent Specialised in mathematics and science (Grade 3.78/5) I was a professional swimmer and represented the school in national competitions. I won several medals.

Training

NVQ Level 3 in Community Interpreting

Interests

I play guitar and sang in a choir in Istanbul. I am interested in world cinema.

References

Available on request.

Software

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• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Photoshop
• PageMaker
• Babylon 8

Accreditations

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Level III NVQ community interpreting qualification

Membership

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ITI