Résumé
Freelance Translator
Kaspars Melkis
Address: 2237 N Spauldings Ave
Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Phone: 1 (773) 828 4520
E-mail: kaspar@latvianforyou.com
Website: www.latvianforyou.com
Working Language Pairs
English to Latvian (native)
Spanish to Latvian
Russian (spoken)
Professional fields: Software, hardware, localization, Science, Chemistry & Pharmacy, Business, Language QA.
Recent Projects of Significance
2005–2008 (current) GPS Device User Interface (UI) and Manuals for TomTom, the world leader of GPS devices, Belgium
2006–2008 (current) High Definition (HD) TV and Home Theater equipment manual translation for Sony, South Korea
2007 June-September Clinical study protocol and documentation translations for international pharmaceutical companies, Daiichi Sankyo and others
2007 May Powerstation electrical equipment Instruction Manual translation for the new Riga TEC, Japan
2007 Early Spring MSDS translations for different clients
2005–2008 Interviewing Subjects on Medical Questionnaires for Pharmaceutical Studies in Russia, Ukraine, Latvia and Israel
Previous Work Experience
2000–2008 Freelance translator of Technical, Media, Science, and Business texts for many Translation Agencies and Clients in the US and Europe
1997–2000 Project Manager of the Baltic Translation Group, The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Korshnas Gard, Sweden
1994–1997 English-Latvian in-house translator at The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Riga, Latvia
1993–1994 Publishing Editor & Proofreader, The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Riga, Latvia
Eduction
1996–1997 The Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Translation Theory and Practice
1992–1994 Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvian, Organic Chemistry
Software
v Trados Workbench 7.0
v Deja-Vu
v SDLX
v Transit
v Powerpoint
v Microsoft Access
v Adobe Acrobat (PDF editing)
Hardware
v PC and laptop, mini-notebook
v 2 LCD monitor system
v Laser printer, Scanner
v Backup hard drives
v Fast DSL connection
v Skype phone
References available upon request.