| Nilufer S
This profile is available in: English CERTIFIED ENGLISH/ TURKISH INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR > Native Language(s): English and Turkish. > Target Language(s): English and Turkish. > Source Language(s): English and Turkish. > Service Type(s): Translation Services, Interpretation Services, Proofreading/copywriting, Teaching, and Other. > Specialization(s): Advertisement/Marketing, Aerospace/Aeronautics, Agriculture/Environment, Architecture, Arts, Automation/Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Patents/Intellectual Property, Cooking/Food/Beverages, Education/Training, Song lyrics/Poetry, Fashion/Clothing, Film - Theatre, Financial/Economics, Hardware/Construction, Health and Beauty, History, Hospitality Industry, Insurance, Internet/Multimedia, Computers/IT, Journalism - Press, Legal, Literature/Publishing, Medical, Military, Music, Instructions/Manuals, Physics, Politics, Psychology/Psychiatry, Real Estate, Social Sciences, Sports, Media/Broadcasting, Theology - Religion, and Veterinary/Animals. > Software: Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Photoshop, Corel WordPerfect , and Microsoft Office . > Certifications and Professional Affiliations: CREDENTIALS: Journalist/ Press Card Holder, Journal of Environmental Peace, University of Toronto, Canada CILISAT Certified English/ Turkish Interpreter/ Translator MCIS Trained and Certified Professional English/ Turkish Interpreter: • Core Competency Interpretation Certified • Social Services Interpretation Certified • Health Care Interpretation Certified • Domestic Violence Court Interpretation Certified • Partner Assault Response Program Interpretation Certified • Homeless, Immigrant and Refugee Sector Interpretation Certified Immigration Interpreters Association, Member Accredited English/ Turkish Interpreter/ Translator, IRB Canada Certified Official English/ Turkish Interpreter/ Translator, Notary Public, Turkiye MSCM/ Supply Chain Management, Post Graduate Program, Humber College, Ontario American Institute of Architects, Assoc. AIA Member World Education Services, (WES), Canadian Equivalency, B.ARCH Licensed Architect, Istanbul, Turkiye B. ARCH Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul, Turkiye Diploma ENG/ Architecture/ Classics/ Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia George Brown City College, AutoCAD, G.P.A. 3.70 ESL Teaching Certificate, Halifax, Nova Scotia High School Certificate: Queen Elizabeth HS, Halifax, Nova Scotia Junior High School: Brookside JH, Halifax, Nova Scotia Elementary School: Lord Roberts, Vancouver, British Columbia > Relevant Translation Experience: •Over 13 years experience as an Interpreter/ Translator Substantial experience and outstanding skills in working as an English/ Turkish Official Interpreter/Translator at various international notarized sworn translation offices. Accredited and trained professional Interpreter/ Translator certified by CILISAT; IRB; and MCIS Canada; and Official Interpreter/ Translator for the Notary Public in Istanbul; currently working for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Community Services, (included in the TDSB approved list of Interpreters/ Translators); freelancer for the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB); Able Translations; Proactive; Language Marketplace; Multi- Languages; Dominion; TK Translations; All Languages; Riverdale; MCIS; COSTI Languages; Schlifer Clinic; Interpreter’s Group; in the UK: Atlas Translations; WordTrans; and in the US; UK & Canada: NetworkOmni. Accustomed to working in fastpaced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully handle difficult clients. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well in all translation duties. > Education: WORK HISTORY: University of Toronto, (IIP) December 2005- Present Volunteer Research Assistant/ Journalist Toronto District School Board (TDSB) December 2005- Present Interpreter/ Translator Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) December 2005- Present Interpreter/ Translator Able Translations / Proactive/ Language Marketplace/ January 2005- Present Dominion/ TK International Interpreter/ Translator Beta Architecture/ Engineering Group July 2001-May 2004 Architect/ Project Manager Istanbul International Art Exhibition September 1995; “Bilim Art Gallery” & September 1999; “Timurlenk Windows and Framing” September 2000 Official Interpreter/ Translator Arz Translation Office January 1995-March 1998 Official Interpreter/ Translator Ihlas Holding Publishers January 1994- September 1995 Official Interpreter/ Translator Mercan Tourism June 1994- September 1994 Tour Guide Queen Elizabeth High School September 1992- June 1993 ESL Instructor > Additional Skills: • University of Toronto, International Innovation Projects/ Volunteer Research Assistant / Journalist Presently working as a Volunteer Research Assistant for various Environmental Projects; and Journalist for the ‘Journal of Environmental Peace’ at the University of Toronto. • ESL Instructor ESL Tutor for foreign high school students. Assisted students in developing English language listening, speaking and writing skills. Prepared assignments and hand-outs. Conducted activities and field trips. Awarded Teaching Certificate. • Tour Guide Guide for tourists visiting the historical areas around Istanbul. Provided information on archaeological sites, museums, landmarks and monuments. • Architect/ Project Manager Accomplished various architectural tasks using standard drafting and computer aided practices. Planned and designed houses; community centres; museums; offices; resort areas; schools. Successfully recruited and trained 10 interns for BETA Architecture/ Engineering Group. Outlined projects, established preliminary budgets, and prepared construction drawings and models. Developed standard office procedures. Generated and maintained all project documents, contract and client files. COMPUTER SKILLS: AutoCAD; MS Windows; MS Office LANGUAGES: English, Turkish, French, Ancient Greek (Attic.) > Location: Toronto (Canada) |
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