FOTINI GAILAS
Athens
Summary
Creative native English speaker with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Translator & Proofreader
Freelance
01.2016 - 04.2024
- Greek to English translation and English proofreading/editing specializing in commercial, legal and financial fields
Client Manager & Administrator
EuroGreek Translations Ltd.
09.2008 - 01.2016
- Daily rapport with over 50 international client companies
- Overseeing translations projects in their entirety, beginning with responding to client emails/phone calls, quoting and providing deadlines for prospective projects, organizing projects once they are accepted and handing off to the proper department, monitoring translators throughout the duration of the project, returning the completed project to the client in the desired format, invoicing, providing after sales service
- Performing administrative duties such as answering phone calls, invoicing.
Freelance Translator
Royal Commerce Translations
06.2008 - 01.2016
- Greek to English translation and English proofreading/editing specializing in commercial, legal and financial fields
Editor
MM Publications
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Creating and reviewing content for the children's English language learning books series 'Get Smart'
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
ALBA GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOL
AthensBachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
Queens College, CITY UNIVERISTY OF NEW YORK
New York, NYHigh School Diploma -
Stuyvesant High School
New York, NYGeneral Studies - undefined
Bronx, NYSkills
- Document Translation
- Project management abilities
- Editing skills
- Cultural understanding
- Project Support
- Native English speaker
Personalskillsandcompetences
English - Native, Greek - Native, French - Fluent, Spanish - Elementary, Italian - Beginner, Productivity Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Windows Mail, Photoshop
Excellent working knowledge of computer software programs and social media platforms, Pleasant, easy-going personality
Detail oriented and organized
Excellent communication & problem solving skills
Committed and loyal
Up to date with current trends and social media
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/03/84
- Nationality: US & Hellenic
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
Photography, interior design, cooking
Certification
CELTA
Languages
English, Greek
Native language
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Beginner
A1
Interests
Photography, travel
Timeline
Freelance Translator & Proofreader
Freelance
01.2016 - 04.2024
Client Manager & Administrator
EuroGreek Translations Ltd.
09.2008 - 01.2016
Freelance Translator
Royal Commerce Translations
06.2008 - 01.2016
Editor
MM Publications
01.2008 - 08.2008
MBA - Business Administration And Management
ALBA GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
Queens College, CITY UNIVERISTY OF NEW YORK
High School Diploma -
Stuyvesant High School
General Studies - undefined
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