Artem S.

Artemy Stepanov Moscow, Russia SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE/OVERVIEW Translation skills: Experienced in written translation of various texts including IT texts and manuals Testing skills: Experienced in functionality and performance testing for various software products and web sites. Management skills: Experience in organization of daily work of a team of translators. Client interaction. Computer skills: Advanced user. Good working knowledge of Windows, MS Office and its applications. Data base support experience. SDL TRADOS Other skills: Experienced in linguistic analysis. --- EMPLOYMENT HISTORY *** Freelance (February 2007 – until now) Software tester, Copywriter, Translator • Software testing • Writing articles • (Re)Writing web content • Translation • Writing software reviews *** Allied Testing (from July 2006 – February 2007) Technical Writer Writing technical documentation *** Gazeta – daily newspaper (February 2006 – June 2006) Proof-reader/Editor Proof reading and editing newspaper articles dealing with various subjects, including business, economics and political commentary. • Responsible for daily proof-reading *** Cnet Channel (January 2005 – September 2005) Technical editor (Creative analyst) • Software testing • Technical documentation correction and editing according to the Cnet style guide • Windows Marketplace certification • Scouting for new software for [login to view URL] distribution • Writing software reviews *** Mr. English – Translation Bureau (February 2003 – January 2005) English language translator/interpreter • Various documents translation, including legal documents, contracts and IT texts and manuals • Editing and proofreading • Research of the US and UK advertising trends, with particular attention to slogans and brand names. --- EDUCATION Certified linguist, Linguistics and intercultural communications (2004), Moscow State Linguistic University, Russia