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Olena (Elle) Konopeltseva

Hove,East Sussex

Summary

A highly-qualified professional linguist with a Ph.D. in Pedagogy and multiple UK interpreting certifications (DPSI, CAVA). Combines native-level proficiency in Ukrainian and Russian with fluency in English, alongside deep academic knowledge and hands-on experience delivering specialized interpreting and translation services in military and public service sectors. Proven ability to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, written translation, and to mentor aspiring interpreters.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Tutor, exam assessor

DPSI Online
08.2023 - Current

● delivers training to aspiring Ukrainian interpreters

● assesses and evaluates interpreters' performance at both introductory and advanced levels

● provides detailed, constructive feedback that fosters professional growth and development among aspiring interpreters

Community interpreter

YourLanguageConnection
, Pennsylvania, US
02.2022 - Current

● remote interpreting for the Ukrainian and Russian communities

● translates school curriculum and reports using Trados

Translator/interpreter

Upwork
, US
11.2019 - Current

● translated documents for customers around the world (US, UK, Korea, Australia, Canada etc.)

● interpreted meetings


Military linguist

Worldwide Language Resources UK
06.2022 - 07.2025

Provided interpreting and translation services to military personnel.

Lecturer in French

Karazin National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
09.2014 - 08.2022

Lecturer in French for students in the Slavonic Languages Department, specialising in Ukrainian and Russian. From beginner's level and up to the Upper-Intermediate.

Translator

aliexpress.com
, China
01.2020 - 02.2022

● translated product descriptions and the interface

● talent of the month

Department Assistant

Karazin National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
02.2012 - 08.2014

Administrative support for the Department

Technical translator

SKB Ukrelectromash
Kharkiv, Ukraine
05.2009 - 01.2012

● translated technical documentation

● searched foreign suppliers

● interpreted negotiations at business meetings

Assistant to Director

MTG Ukraine
Kharkiv, Ukraine
06.2006 - 09.2007

● translated technical documentation

● interpreted negotiations at business meetings

Assistant to Package Manager

100% Foreign Investment Company GSE Ukraine
Kharkiv, Ukraine
06.2004 - 03.2006

● technical documentation control and filing

● kept databases and project directories

● interpreted negotiations at business meetings

● handled incoming and outgoing correspondence

● organized meetings and kept minutes of meeting

● arranged travel (tickets and accommodation)

● stationary provision

Education

Master of Arts - Conference Interpreting

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2024 -

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

DPSI Online
UK
07.2024 - 10.2024

Doctor of Philosophy - Pedagogy

H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
09.2014 - 09.2018

Master of Arts - Interpreting/Translation, Teaching

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
09.2003 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Philology

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
09.1999 - 06.2003

DPSI Online
UK

Community interpreting

LearnQual
UK

Master of Arts - International Economics

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
09.2006 - 02.2009

Skills

  • Teaching & Training
  • Interpreting & Translation
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Analytical & Research
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Professional Ethics

Languages

Ukrainian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Italian
Elementary
German
Elementary

Certification

Association of Interpreters and Translators (AIT)

Timeline

Master of Arts - Conference Interpreting

London Metropolitan University
09.2024 -

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

DPSI Online
07.2024 - 10.2024

Tutor, exam assessor

DPSI Online
08.2023 - Current

Military linguist

Worldwide Language Resources UK
06.2022 - 07.2025

Community interpreter

YourLanguageConnection
02.2022 - Current

Translator

aliexpress.com
01.2020 - 02.2022

Translator/interpreter

Upwork
11.2019 - Current

Lecturer in French

Karazin National University
09.2014 - 08.2022

Doctor of Philosophy - Pedagogy

H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
09.2014 - 09.2018

Department Assistant

Karazin National University
02.2012 - 08.2014

Technical translator

SKB Ukrelectromash
05.2009 - 01.2012

Master of Arts - International Economics

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
09.2006 - 02.2009

Assistant to Director

MTG Ukraine
06.2006 - 09.2007

Assistant to Package Manager

100% Foreign Investment Company GSE Ukraine
06.2004 - 03.2006

Master of Arts - Interpreting/Translation, Teaching

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
09.2003 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Philology

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
09.1999 - 06.2003

DPSI Online

Community interpreting

LearnQual
Olena (Elle) Konopeltseva