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
2023.08 - 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
2022.02 - Current
● remote interpreting for the Ukrainian and Russian communities
● translates school curriculum and reports using Trados
Translator/interpreter
Upwork
, US
2019.11 - Current
● translated documents for customers around the world (US, UK, Korea, Australia, Canada etc.)
● interpreted meetings
Military linguist
Worldwide Language Resources UK
2022.06 - 2025.07
Provided interpreting and translation services to military personnel.
Lecturer in French
Karazin National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
2014.09 - 2022.08
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
2020.01 - 2022.02
● translated product descriptions and the interface
● talent of the month
Department Assistant
Karazin National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
2012.02 - 2014.08
Administrative support for the Department
Technical translator
SKB Ukrelectromash
Kharkiv, Ukraine
2009.05 - 2012.01
● translated technical documentation
● searched foreign suppliers
● interpreted negotiations at business meetings
Assistant to Director
MTG Ukraine
Kharkiv, Ukraine
2006.06 - 2007.09
● translated technical documentation
● interpreted negotiations at business meetings
Assistant to Package Manager
100% Foreign Investment Company GSE Ukraine
Kharkiv, Ukraine
2004.06 - 2006.03
● 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 2024.09 -
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
DPSI Online
UK 2024.07 - 2024.10
Doctor of Philosophy - Pedagogy
H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 2014.09 - 2018.09
Master of Arts - Interpreting/Translation, Teaching
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 2003.09 - 2004.06
Bachelor of Arts - Philology
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 1999.09 - 2003.06
DPSI Online
UKCommunity interpreting
LearnQual
UKMaster of Arts - International Economics
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine 2006.09 - 2009.02
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
2024.09 -
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
DPSI Online
2024.07 - 2024.10
Tutor, exam assessor
DPSI Online
2023.08 - Current
Military linguist
Worldwide Language Resources UK
2022.06 - 2025.07
Community interpreter
YourLanguageConnection
2022.02 - Current
Translator
aliexpress.com
2020.01 - 2022.02
Translator/interpreter
Upwork
2019.11 - Current
Lecturer in French
Karazin National University
2014.09 - 2022.08
Doctor of Philosophy - Pedagogy
H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
2014.09 - 2018.09
Department Assistant
Karazin National University
2012.02 - 2014.08
Technical translator
SKB Ukrelectromash
2009.05 - 2012.01
Master of Arts - International Economics
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
2006.09 - 2009.02
Assistant to Director
MTG Ukraine
2006.06 - 2007.09
Assistant to Package Manager
100% Foreign Investment Company GSE Ukraine
2004.06 - 2006.03
Master of Arts - Interpreting/Translation, Teaching
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
2003.09 - 2004.06
Bachelor of Arts - Philology
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
1999.09 - 2003.06
DPSI Online
Community interpreting
LearnQual