I. I.

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Skills

I am a professional interpreter and translator with Master’s Degree in languages. I am a certified court and medical interpreter with extensive experience in legal, immigration, and healthcare settings across Canada and the US. Adept at navigating high-stakes environments, I excel in high-pressure situations, managing sensitive information with discretion while bridging communication gaps for clients from all backgrounds. My interpersonal skills allow me to connect quickly, ease tension, and find practical solutions, even under stress. Whether interpreting live or translating documents, I deliver precise, clear, and reliable work that builds trust and ensures smooth, effective communication.

About

Languages: Russian ↔ English, Ukrainian ↔ English;

Services: OPI (Over-the-Phone Interpretation), VRI (Video Remote Interpretation), Sight, Consecutive, Simultaneous Interpretation;

Availability: Flexible across clients’ time zones, short notice;

Certifications & Memberships
• Certified Court Interpreter – Russian & Ukrainian ↔ English - Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (STIBC);
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI – Russian, Hub-CMI – Ukrainian) – NBCMI;
• Active Volunteer Patient at Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program, UBC Faculty of Medicine: participate in medical education by acting as a standardized patient, aiding medical students in developing clinical and communication skills.

Core Competencies
• OPI & VRI across legal, medical, and corporate contexts;
• Court-certified interpretation at trials, hearings, and depositions;
• Translation of legal and medical documents, including affidavits, contracts, wills, court orders, medical records, and informed consent forms;
• Cultural mediation and client communication for diverse English proficiency levels;
• HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive medical information;
• Technology-enabled remote interpreting (VRI platforms, AI-assisted tools).