Career / Experience

Tatjana Lahova
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.

2379 20th Avenue # 7 San Francisco, California 94116 tljahova@yahoo.com (415) 682-8474
Qualification Summary
 Russian (as mother-tongue) and excellent English oral and written.
 Excellent Latvian language skills oral and written and a good working knowledge of English.
 Exceptional ability to translate texts from Russian language into English (Latvian) and from English (Latvian) into Russian language.
 Strong ability to organize translation for conversations and meetings in Russian, Latvian 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, 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 and meetings held within other project activities for Russian Immigrants.
 Draft and edit written project materials in Russian and English (Latvian).
 Support other foreign specialists in matters related to language problems.
 English, Latvian 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, Latvian 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
 Bachelors of Economics, Latvian University, Latvia (1997-2001)
 European School of Management , Latvia (2007-present)
 The electronic Business School International (2008-present

References available upon request

   Pricing / Other services

English-Russian and vice versa $ 0,08 p/w,
English-Latvian and vice versa $ 0,12 p/w,
Latvian-Russian and vice versa $ 0,12 p/w
proofreading $ 0,02