ZVEZDA NIKOLOVA
3415 Wallace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
www.linkedin.com/in/zvezdanikolova
(513)652-8666
star_zdn@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCED INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well educated interpreter and translator with 6 years multi-lingual and multi-cultural experience;
Bulgarian language native speaker and Russian language speaker able to read and write Cyrillic alphabet
fluently. Bilingual and proficient in working with diverse cultures, backgrounds and languages. Energetic
entrepreneur and self-starter holding Master’s Degree in Engineering, travelled and developed businesses
overseas (South European Union), familiar with business customs and regulations in European Union.
Energetic doer and creator always thinking outside of the box, eager to travel, learn and meet new
challenges currently interpreting and translating for health, court and city/government institutions.
KEY STRENGTHS
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11 years of experience in editing and writing in foreign language and alphabet
6 years interpreting and translating practice speaking 3 languages and using 2 alphabets
11 years practice in building and managing a team of diverse culture employees
Demonstrated talent to create and maintain business relationships with vendors and clients
Wide travel experience abroad, still passionate about travelling and willing to relocate
INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Affordable Language Services, Cincinnati, Ohio
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09/2009 – present
Translator and interpreter for Medical and Court cases
Interpreter for Hamilton County Court, International Adoption Center, Children`s Hospital,
Social Security Administration and Bureau of Worker`s Compensation
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
H & R Block
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11/2011 - present
Tax professional at Cincinnati Central District, Hyde Park tax office
Prepare individual and small business tax returns
ZVEZDA NIKOLOVA
3415 Wallace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
www.linkedin.com/in/zvezdanikolova
(513)652-8666
ARROW Advertising Company, Ruse, European Union
star_zdn@yahoo.com
08/1997 – 12/2008
Entrepreneur, Manager, Editor and Designer
Founder of the business that started without any investment capital. Grew to the second largest company
in the area
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Managed Arrow studio, including B2C and B2B sales
Wrote and edited contractor`s written advertising articles and audio clips for radio commercials
Supervised, hired and trained employee and contractors
Designed new products, as well as managed quality by inspecting for defects
Standard Daily Newspaper, Ruse, European Union
01/1994 – 08/1997
Founder and manager of the Advertising Department. Became the largest daily newspaper in the region
and the very first full-colored offset.
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Hired, trained and supervised employees
Managed B2C and B2B sales, quality and payments
Writer, editor, designer and reporter
EDUCATION
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University of Ruse, EU Master`s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Iniversity Gabrovo, EU Postgraduate studies, Print Advertisement
SERTIFICATIONS
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Court Interpreting Certification - Supreme Court of Ohio, Columbus, OH
Medical Interpreting Certification - Affordable Language Services, Cincinnati, OH
Tax Specialist 1 and 2 - H&R BLOCK Tax Institute, Kansas-Cincinnati
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Excel
References
1. Mike Peeden; Master Tax advisor; Mike.Peeden@Tax.hrblock.com; 513 604 0755
2. Carolyn Keiser; President Keiser Enterprises; Carolyn@keiserenterprises.com; 513 284 7997
3. Iveta Tochkov; sr.coder and instructor; itochkov@cscc.edu; 614 226 7941