Self-employed freelance conference interpreter in Moscow, consultant and translator M.A. in Economics, UCLA. Over 15 years of experience providing interpreting services. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with diversity of cultural/socioeconomic background. Sole Proprietor. Member, Russian National League of Translators.

I am professional and personable, intelligent and love to help people out. 2005 – present Freelance Conference Interpreter. Able to professionally handle a wide range of subjects. Major clients: TNK-BP, Gazprom, McKinsey & Co 2003 Managing Director of the Russian Representative Office Larive International BV, Moscow. Provided interpreting, translation, and strategic advisory services to Dutch private companies seeking to enter the Russian market. Negotiated deals on behalf of senior management. 1994 – 2000 Freelance Translator, Interpreter, Economist, Portfolio Manager. U.S. Worked for various companies and international organizations in the U.S. Studied and taught economics at UCLA, covered Russia and Eastern Europe for Merrill Lynch Asset Management, Project Manager for USAID-sponsored international development programs in Ukraine & Kazakhstan; summer intern at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC.