Julie Kokali

Athens, Greece

An enthusiastic linguist, knowledgeable about the publishing and book sector, with high level interpersonal and communication skills and varied professional and educational experience. Strong administrative and managerial skills exercised in translation, educational, office and business environments. Lifelong occupation with translation, editing and proofreading of books, texts and leaflets both on a professional and a voluntary basis, always with a sense of commitment, care and professionalism.

Translation

▪  High-level translation skills from English and French into Greek, Greek and French into English as well as from Greek into English and French.

▪  Huge translation output in biomedical (medical instruments), biochemical (assays), biotechnology, technical (engineering, computer, manuals) and legal (patents, certificates) texts with proper use of terminology and language.

▪  Team coordinator for the ICF and ICF children classification translation into Greek. I have translated 3 books, one on Group Psychotherapy, one on Freud and one on areas important for birds in Greece for the Hellenic Ornithological Society. Great experience in translating psychological and psychoanalytic texts.

▪  Great experience in translating environmental studies, geographical, geological and biological studies as well as legal and medical reports.

▪  Experience in translating business, economics, finance and stock broking terminology as well as cultural, literary and media texts.

▪  Able to translate 2,000-3,000 words per day, with or without use of CAT tools.

Editing, Proofreading and Writing

▪  Editing, proofreading and mechanical reviewing.

▪  Responsible for the editing and proofreading of manuals and all kinds of printed and electronic text material. Included are programs of study, advisory and informative material published in booklets of between 50 and 200 pages.

▪  Responsible for the editing and proofreading of texts for publication and in electronic databases. Also responsible for the editing and proofreading of correspondence and progress reports.

▪  Responsible for the editing, proofreading and writing of texts on a wide range of subjects throughout my professional and voluntary career.

Administration and Project Management

▪  Project management in translation, business and educational environment. Strong time management, workload management and prioritizing skills. Equally comfortable with working in a team or on my own. Not subject to day-to-day supervision and expected to work to a high degree of autonomy, professionalism and commitment. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and emphasis to flexibility and adaptability to task demands.

▪  Administration leadership and management of all study programs offered by the academic groups of Economics and Accounting and Finance, in close co-operation with the chairs of the groups and the Academic Administration Manager.

▪  Highly developed computer skills, continuously updated and enhanced. Experienced in using CAT tools such as Trados, Systran, etc. Proficient in using MS Word (including macros and templates, columns and tables, mail merge, long documents, etc.), MS Excel, MS Access (including forms and reports), MS Query, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, World Wide Web training (including updating and posting information), Oracle-based databases.

2000 – to date                       University of Brunel, London, U.K.

MA in Guidance and Counseling Skills

Part-time study leading to the Master's award (on going)

1991 - 1995                             University of La Verne, Kifissia, Greece

MA in Education

Part-time study leading to the Master's award with a 3.57 out of 4.00 grade

1984 - 1988                             University of Athens, Athens, Greece

BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature

Full-time 4-year study leading to the Bachelor's award with a 7.5 out of 10.00 grade

I have attended a range of seminars, workshops and conferences on management, quality assurance and enhancement, administration and computer skills since 1990. Complete list provided on request.

2003 - date                             Translation agency                                                Athens

Project Manager

Project organization, translation, editing, customer communication and relations, service promotion.

2001 - 2003                             Middlesex University Business School   London, U.K.

Curriculum Administration Manager

1999 - 2001                             Middlesex University Business School   London, U.K.

Curriculum and Group Administrator

1995 - 1998                             Talent World                                                London, U.K.

Project Manager

1993 - 1995                             South Britain Foundation College         Glyfada, Greece

Course Lecturer

1992 - 1995                             Axon Educational Group          Agios Dimitrios, Greece

Director of Studies

1992 - 1995                             Axon Educational Group                         Glyfada, Greece

ESP Senior Teacher

1990 - 1992                             InterTrade Ltd.                                          Athens, Greece

Marketing Manager

1988 - 1990                             EuroLanguages                                 Argiroupoli, Greece

Owner / Manager

I have also been widely involved in voluntary and part-time work activities, which include translations, editorial work, project management and staff recruiting throughout my professional life.