Tatjana Lahova

Tatjana Lahova

2379 20^th Avenue # 7 San Francisco, California 94116 tljahova@yahoo.com  (415) 682-8474

 Profoundly gifted and knowledgeable Translator with more than six years experience converting written material from Russian, Latvian languages into English and vice versa, ensuring as far as possible that the translated version is as clear and accurate as the source language text.

Qualification Summary

• Russian (as mother-tongue) and excellent English oral and written.
• Excellent Latvian language skills oral and written.
•  Exceptional ability to translate texts from Russian language into English and from English to Russian languages, as well from Latvian to Russian.
• Strong ability to organize translation for conversations and meetings in Russian and English language.
• Strong organizational, administrative and communication skills.
• Excellent written work skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent team working abilities.
• Strong computer skills.
• Highly motivated and results oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
• Uncommon ability to work independently to solve problems while demonstrating good organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail with excellent work ethic.
• Unmatchable willingness and skills in research activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Work Experience

English and Russian, Latvian and Russian Online Freelance Translator, USA 2005-present

• Translate project documents (advertising, business/commerce (general), letters, greetings, etc.) from English (Latvian) language to Russian and vice versa.
• Translate conversations, meetings, documents (diplomas, marriage and birth certificate, resumes, standard and business letters) for Russian and Latvian Immigrants.
• Draft and edit written project materials in Russian and English (Latvian).
• Support other foreign specialists in matters related to language problems.

English and Russian Translator : Poliplast Sia, Riga, Latvia 2000-2001

• Responsible for the accurate translation of the business   projects including market research materials, advertising, contracts and business correspondence.
• Provide language/linguistic skills to convert product descriptions from English to Russian, from Latvian to Russina with translations that are accurate and reflect the style and manner of expression of both native Russian and Latvian speaking people.
• Work closely with the foreign marketing leaders to understand product, sales, and distribution and marketing objectives.
• Provided interpreting services during conferences and international telephone conversations.  

Internship in Student Senate: English, Latvian and Russian Translator; Latvian University, Riga, Latvia (1998-2000)

• Interacted with foreign students for building international cooperation between academic institutions.
• Provided translator’s services related to administrative work of Student Senate.
• Insured accurate and consistent usage of vocabulary and syntax.

Education

PC Literate, with proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet

Riga International College of Economics and Business Administraion present

Bachelors of Economics, Latvian University, Latvia 1997-2001

European School of Management, Latvia 2007

• Adobe Acrobat
• Déjà Vu
• OmegaT
• PowerPoint
• TRADOS