Lidia Migacz Ausbrook
6832 N. Lakewood Ave., #3-A
Chicago, Illinois 60626
(773) 230-3437 (Mobile) Lidiaausbrook@cs.com (E-mail)
S U M M A R Y
More than fifteen years of professional experience in Polish  English translation and
interpretation. Committed to providing exceptional services and quality finished products
at reasonable rates. Energetic and creative approach to all projects. Exceptional talent for
simultaneous translation. Appointed by the Chief Judge of Cook County to serve as an
official Polish court interpreter. Included in the National Database of Federal Interpreters.
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Translator/Interpreter
Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1994 - Present
Providing translation and interpretation services to private clients, translation
agencies and government institutions in the greater Chicago-land area as well as
nationwide. Proficiency in projects relating to the Humanities, Social Sciences
and Law. Particular expertise in Federal Court of Law interpretation, legal
terminology and simultaneous interpretation. Extensive experience in challenging
court environment proceedings. Thorough knowledge of court ethics. Active
participation in several high profile cases, labor disputes and contract
negotiations. Completed projects in computer software localization. Experience
in medical and technical translations, including completion of numerous manuals.
Demonstrated ability in voice-over, script translation and narration projects.
Extensive knowledge of dialects and slang in Polish and English.
Translator, "Polish Interpress" Agency
Warsaw, Poland, 1985 - 1988
Responsible for translation and production of articles and announcements for
press release. Awarded competitive assignments as an independent
subcontractor. Managed multiple priorities and deadlines in high pressure media
environment.
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Archeologist/Anthropologist
California, Illinois and Wisconsin, USA, 1988 - 1994 (And Seasonally 1994 - 1996)
Participated in archeological excavations, surveys and research on a project by
project basis for various cultural resource management agencies. Positions
required thorough knowledge of archeological methods, techniques,
conservation and cartography. Proved capacity to work accurately and efficiently
under deadline pressure. Required to travel extensively or relocate frequently.
Archeologist/Anthropologist
Poland and various sites in Asia and Europe, 1981 - 1989
Conducted archeological field and laboratory research projects for the National
Archeological Museum and Warsaw University. Extensive travel required.
Acquired in-depth knowledge other cultures and traditions both past and present.
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D U C A T I O N
Court of Cook County, 2000
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Seminars in State Certification Program
DePaul University, 1995 - 1996
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Seminar - Workshop Series in Conference and
Legal Interpretation
Warsaw University, 1986 - 1988
Warsaw, Poland
Doctoral studies in Comparative Religion
Department of Sociology
Warsaw University, 1980 - 1986
Warsaw, Poland
History
Master of Arts, Department of History
Major: Archeology Minor: Medieval
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Serving on:
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Committee of Legal Terminology for the Office of Interpreters,
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees,
Mayor's Office, City of Chicago, Illinois
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Membership in:
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American Translators Association
Translators and Interpreters Guild
Other Languages:
Passive knowledge of French, Latin, Russian and
Ukrainian
References available upon request