Career / Experience

Education:
· B.S in Business Administration, University of Tirana, Albania (1991 - 1994)
· MBA, Master of Business Administration, Brigham Young University, Utah (1997-1999)
· Training in Teaching Albanian as a Second Language, LDS Missionary Center, Provo, Utah USA (August to October 1997).

ACTFL certified tester for the Albanian language.

Work Experience:
Business:
· Translated parts of Introduction to Marketing and Franchise Business in the USA.
· Translated Johnson & Johnson's marketing materials and brochures from English to Albanian.
Translated Kurum Holding marketing and performance materials for their business partners in Albanian
Computer/Software:
· Software translation for learners of English/Albanian language. Voice over recording of the material translated.
· User’s Manual for TV, DVD,VCR and Security Systems.
User’s Manual for First Data and Sony Erickson
Educational:
· Albanian Language and Grammar Teacher in Provo, Utah (2 year assignment)
· Prime Translator/Interpreter for Salt Lake School District
· Documents Translated: Sexual Harassment Policy, Code of Student Conduct, Home Language Survey, SEOP forms (six forms), Immunization Records USIIS, Certificate of Immunization status etc.
Medical/Dental:
· Translated several pamphlets and documents on hospital discharge instructions, pregnancy procedures, infant care, immunization, Magnevist etc.
Extended knowledge of medical terminology; currently work in accounting for a medical clinic.

Social Services:
· Translator/interpreter for Kosova refugees assisting Catholic Community Services and International Rescue Committee and other Utah refugee related agencies.
Religion:
· Translated hymns, manuals, books and administrative documents for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; edited scripture translations.
· Conference Interpreter for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (twice per year.)

Agencies associated with:
Catholic Community Services Iverson Languages
Asia Association of Utah A La Carte Translations
Business School, University of Tirana Targem
Salt Lake School District Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints
On Line Interpreters Language USA

Other Qualifications:
I'm native Albanian with over ten years of experience in translation/interpretation and proofreading/editing.

I specialize in English-Albanian-English translations/interpreting in Employment, Welfare and Educational Materials; Business, Medical, Literature and History; Legal, Political and Immigration matters; Genealogy and Religion.

Professionally trained in Albania, England and USA in translation/interpretation services and techniques.

I have extended experience translating and interpreting for Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Salt Lake City and County courts, law enforcement agencies, dental offices and hospitals, and family counseling agencies like Asian Association of Utah. I translate for several agencies as independent contractors.

I'm are very familiar with computers and use the following software: Microsoft Word, Corel Word Perfect, Abode Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint, Wordfast, SLDX, Abode Frame Maker, Quick Books Pro and Peachtree. I type in Albanian at 70 wpm and translate between 2000-2500 words per day.

I have Federal Clearance.

References available upon request.

   Certification / Accreditation

Albanian > English

ACTFL certified Albanian Language Tester

English > Albanian

ACTFL certified for the Albanian language