Freelance services: Translation, Analysis, Stylistic research and interpretation, Editing, Proofreading, Sign-off.

I started writing my blog in 2009 when the pioneer years of blogging were over and it is high time to switch to the information platforms and networking. The most important thing is that my future lies in the web, which means that I better be proficient and fluent in Internet business as I am in languages.

I moved to NZ (family circumstances) and now I devote my time to the business of my life – translating and writing. I am quite serious to prove to the world that I am a capable and very persistent translator. One thing I know is that I am able to learn things from scratch using my skills gained during my university years and my life afterwards.

I wish myself good luck and a happy busy life!

Particular types of work I am looking for

1. Languages services.  In addition to my English I am fluent in Dutch and quite good in German (German>Russian). I studied Latin for two years at the University and am fond of Humanities. After University I started working as a technical translator (English>Russian)at the TV research company in Ukraine and very soon I was commended by engineers whose everyday work depended on the translation of the information on the subjects from more technologically  developed West. They were not happy at the day when I was dismissed (four years later), when the hard times hit the country. I was picked up by owners of the private languages courses almost immediately and started sharing my knowledge with people who decided to leave the country in search of a better life. After I moved to the Netherlands I learnt Dutch myself (State examination certificate, University level) and immediately started working as an interpreter for the Dutch company whose interests lay in farming, processing machinery and trade. Very soon I started my own little company as a translator, as a representative of the Russian private companies on the Dutch market. I got the feel of doing it and developed remarkable communication and business skills. The period of 1998-2008 was low profile as I was devoted to family matters. I did some language training for professionals, lived and visited several countries and developed my observation and writing skills. I would like to mention the years 2007- 2008, when I made an individual language course for the CEO of the large Cement company in Germany and consulted and translated a few speeches into Russian for big events.  After moving to NZ I resumed my activities as a professional linguist: a freelance translator for NZTC International and Translators Café (I had to sit several tests and was successful). I also followed quite a few courses on the latest development in small business and internet/software. I did translations on finances, oil prospecting, agreements, private documents and letters and many editing and sign off jobs on medical equipment, general and technical subjects. I also took part in some projects of doing literary translations of e-books and articles as a volunteer. And last but not least I write my reflections on the translation in my blog.
2. Text analysis, interpretation and stylistics. I started language researches at the university years and since I love interpreting and analysing texts or information.
3. Proofreading and editing, sign-off.

Time scales and Regions

For translation, I will take long-term and short-term projects immediately. I am based in Wellington NZ and am ahead 12 hours.

For any kind of questions I am available during work hours NZ time.

Pricing

Your requirements and offers are welcome.

For translation, I am asking 0,04 $ per word (written translation) English>Russian, Dutch>Russian, German>Russian and 0,05$ per word Russian>English.

For proofreading and editing, I am asking 25$ per hour.

I accept payment as a bank transfer, cash and cheque whatever is convenient for you.

Why you would want me to do work for you?

I am reliable, realistic, and respectful and strive to meet the deadline. I am responsible for the work I do and at the same time I try to take into consideration all the aspects and make it easy for people I work for. I like people and am a pleasant companion as I always have many ideas and look at things with optimism.

As I am a real person, a real translator, I am looking for real jobs for real money. Please, do not bother me with easy money spam.