Raia Windmiller
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13776 Durango Dr.
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Del Mar, CA 92014-3423
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Phone:
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(858) 793 - 3403
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raia@san.rr.com
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| Objectives |
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A Russian native seeking a rewarding position as a freelance interpreter, translator, transcriptionist, contract linguist, cultural liaison or various language services provider.
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| Employment/Experience Summary |
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2005: HoofRite Veterinary Supply Products. Translation of veterinary brochure and publicity materials.
2004: MBE / UPS Executive Offices Interpreter for franchise negotiations.
2001-pres: International Visitors Council. Interpreter/cultural advisor for politicians/business, bankers, leadership groups
2000-pres: DEA interpreter/translator
1996-pres: Various Work. Comp./Medical Insurance translator/interpreter/liaison.
1995-pres: Medical interpreter/translator for various hospitals and insurance companies
1993-pres: Space Liaisons and Imaging Corporation. Simultaneous/consecutive interpreter, project coordinator, accompanied scientific and diplomatic delegations.
1992-pres: Insurance Fraud Investigations interpreter/translator/cultural consultant for special investigators and attorneys.
1988-pres: California Federal, Municipal, Superior, and Juvenile Courts. Simultaneous interpreter.
2000-2001: Transcription of audio surveillance materials for the United States Attorney offices, INS and the US Border Patrol.
1998-2000: International Association Chiefs of Police/State Department. Interpreter,cultural liaison.
1996-1998: Freelance Interpreter US Secret Service.
1996-1997: Simultaneous and consecutive interpreter for Russian Deputy Minister of Energy and a Russian General. Disarmament Conference, San Diego, California.
1995: Coordinator of Russian simultaneous and consecutive interpreters and translators for "Kazakhstan'95" exposition. San Diego, California.
1995-2000: San Diego Police Department, Financial Fraud Unit, Neighborhood Policing Interpreter / cultural advisor.
1994-1996: Small Business Administration Center of San Diego. Simultaneous interpreter and translator for Russian businessmen.
1993-1999: Well Start International. Interpreter/translator for 23 physicians.
1993: ALLSTROM. Interpreter for 11 Russian coal-mining specialists, cultural liaison.
1992-1994: International Totalizer. Interpreted during negotiations for creation of a joint venture. Translated technical manuals, cultural liaison.
1989: Interpreted/translated for and accompanied theatre Director and Stage Designer. Assisted in play selection and auditions for San Diego Repertory Theatre. Translated the selected play and terminology for equipment and stage set-up
1989: Interpreted/translated for and accompanied 95 Moscow Circus performers in San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Provided protocol instructions to hotel and Sports Arena staff.
1988: Air/Space America '88. Interpreted/translated for 68 Soviet aviators, scientists and businessmen. Provided protocol instructions to sponsors and hosting businesses. Arranged meetings for the Soviet and American business representatives.
1988: National Council of Churches. Translated a 30 pg. booklet for the Soviet refugees.
1986-1988: Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition. Translation of scientific projects, articles and research papers.
1986-1992: Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Interpreted/translated for Soviet/Russian government officials, seismologists. Instructor of Russian language and protocol.
1985-1992: Russian Language Teaching Associate. Taught Russian language. Translator of Russian articles for the faculty of the University of California at San Diego.
References upon request.
Will travel as necessary.
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| Education |
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University of Nebraska, Omaha. Science/Humanities 1976-1980.
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Metro Tech. College, Omaha, Nebraska. Licensed Vocational Nurse 1981-1982.
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University of California at San Diego. Teaching foreign language by "Natural Approach" seminars 1985-1990.
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Self motivated and dedicated to rendering the highest quality work to meet the employer’s goals and objectives.
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Excels in position of responsibility requiring excellent task-oriented and unique range of interpersonal skills.
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Readily gains a good cooperative rapport with colleagues and other professionals.
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| Personal Interest |
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Citizenship: US
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Birthplace: USSR
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Judicial Council of California Registered
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Ph/Fax: (858) 793-3403
Cell: (858) 205-3030
E-mail: raia@san.rr.com
Website:www.russiantranslation.org
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