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Maria Lekka

Freelance Translator
Athens

Summary

Self-motivated translator with a strong sense of personal responsibility and highly developed understanding of english language and culture. Skilled at working independently, accurately translating written documents, achieving quality results and meeting deadlines.

Work History

Freelance Translator

Irene Badeaux Academic Translations
03.2010 - Current
  • Translated ( arts, history, humanities, civilization) documents from french to english.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Collaborated with fellow translators to ensure consistency in language usage and style across all documents.

Assistant Curator

City Museum
09.2002 - 06.2011
  • Managed the conservation and restoration of delicate artworks, preserving their value for future generations to appreciate.
  • Enhanced visitor experience by creating engaging and informative exhibit descriptions and labels.
  • Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring accurate records were maintained for both incoming loans and outgoing artwork shipments.
  • Conducted research on potential acquisitions, ensuring informed decisions were made regarding investments in new artworks.
  • Supervised the installation and de-installation of exhibitions, maintaining safety standards while minimizing damage to valuable pieces.
  • Assisted in planning, implementation and oversight of 3 restoration projects.

Private French Tutor

Self Employed
09.1992 - 12.1995
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and goals, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Boosted written communication abilities with regular practice of essay writing assignments following proper structure guidelines.
  • Assisted with French homework by practicing assigned exercises and checking translation work.
  • Promoted cultural understanding through discussions on French history, arts, and customs.

French Tutor

Vasilakis Foreign Languages School
09.1993 - 06.1995
  • Motivated students to actively participate in class discussions by asking thought-provoking questions related to course content.
  • Expanded upon classroom lessons by preparing additional verbal and written language practice.

Education

Master of Science - Heritage And Museum Studies

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, UK
09.2001 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Art History

Open University
Milton Keynes, UK
01.1996 - 12.2000

High School Diploma -

Ecole Jeanne D' Arc
Piraeus, Greece
09.1985 - 06.1991

Skills

Native Greek speaker

Timeline

Freelance Translator

Irene Badeaux Academic Translations
03.2010 - Current

Assistant Curator

City Museum
09.2002 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Heritage And Museum Studies

University of Portsmouth
09.2001 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Art History

Open University
01.1996 - 12.2000

French Tutor

Vasilakis Foreign Languages School
09.1993 - 06.1995

Private French Tutor

Self Employed
09.1992 - 12.1995

High School Diploma -

Ecole Jeanne D' Arc
09.1985 - 06.1991

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