Maria Apetroaie
Hull,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in Romanian-English translation, community and public service interpreting, and administration and customer support. Demonstrates strong time management, organisation, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in legal and medical terminology related to translation, with a solid foundation in psychology and communication. Adept at cross-cultural communication, diplomatic communication, and public speaking. Experienced in Microsoft Office, data entry, copywriting, and creative thinking. Known for patience, persistence, and adaptability. Career goals include leveraging these skills to enhance organisational efficiency and support diverse communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translator & Interpreter (Romanian-English)
Freelance
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
11.2024 - Current
- Providing Romanian-English community interpreting in volunteer-based settings, supporting individuals in need of language assistance.
- Assisting in public service interactions , including medical appointments, administrative procedures, and community support conversations.
- Translating informational materials and personal documents to facilitate communication in diverse social contexts.
- Ensuring cultural sensitivity and linguistic accuracy while interpreting in both formal and informal discussions.
- Developing strong active listening and note-taking skills , essential for accurate and professional interpretation.
- Translated simultaneously using interpretation and translation equipment.
- Delivered assignments within strict deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management skills.
- Maintained confidentiality whilst handling sensitive documents.
Cleaning Supervisor
TC Facility Management
Crawley Down, West Sussex
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Supervised a team of employees, ensuring high cleaning and operational standards.
- Provided bilingual support for Romanian-speaking employees .
- Managed schedules, customer service interactions, and administrative tasks .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arden University
Coventry 09.2023 -
Skills
- Romanian-English Translation
- Community & Public Service Interpreting
- Administration & Customer Support
- Time Management & Organization
- Psychology & Communication
- Legal & Medical Terminology (Translation-related)
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability
- Microsoft Office & Data Entry
- Cross cultural communication
- Patience and persistence
- Public speaking confidence
- Copywriting capabilities
- Creative thinking
- Diplomatic communication
Languages
Romanian
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Certification
- DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting) – In Progress (Expected Completion: [2025])
Timeline
Translator & Interpreter (Romanian-English)
Freelance
11.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arden University
09.2023 -
Cleaning Supervisor
TC Facility Management
10.2019 - 09.2024
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