Relevant Qualifications

English Philology (Sofia University, Bulgaria)

• Studied "Theory and Practice of Translation" as part of the degree

Diploma in Police Interpreting (Chartered Institute of Linguists, UK)

• Passed the "Written Translation" component with Distinction

Translation and Interpreting Experience

Legal 

Translation of documents related to criminal, family and insurance investigations and proceedings. Some examples include: witness statements, police interviews, indictments, medical reports, letters.

Over 3000 hours of interpreting in the public sector in England for the Ministry of Justice and the police. Face-to-face, phone, video remote.

Medical 

Translation of medical reports, brochures, studies, questionnaires, medical devices, marketing materials. Working on a project for Dexcom since October 2021 - launching their device for Continuous Glucose Monitoring for people with diabetes in Bulgaria. Interpreting within the NHS. 

Other

Translation of EU documents, certificates and diplomas, contracts and agreements, invoices, catalogues and advertising materials, company documentation, business correspondence, articles for magazines

Other Language Experience

Assessor - Quality assurance of the interpreting services for the Ministry of Justice in England.

Assessor and tutor - Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, Diploma in Community Interpreting and Diploma in Translation

English Language Instructor - Extensive experience in teaching general, business and spoken English. Preparing students for the Cambridge certificates exams.

Other Fields of Expertise

Very good knowledge of terminology in psychology and economics gained through:

BSc Psychology (University of Westminster, London)

Diploma in International Economic Relations (Technical University, Sofia)