Marc Allen Hackel

Russian language expert/translator

Email: acpwav@r.postjobfree.com

Cell phone: 571-***-****, Skype: marc.hackel

Address: **** ************ ****** ***** ***********, VA 22150

Summary

A professional linguist with seven years of experience teaching English to Russians and ten years of

experience translating. Over 15 years, I attained virtually native fluency in spoken/written Russian

in every field through daily immersion at a variety of job settings, as well as interaction with the Tax

Inspectorate, Pension Fund, Migration Service, the Arbitration Court, notaries, banks, etc.

Translating and proofreading documentation in English written by Russians is something I have

been doing at every one of my jobs, which led to my last job as a full-time translator/interpreter.

Before that, my natural-born communication skills led to a successful career in business

development for both Russian and Western companies in Moscow.

Education

B.A. in Russian and French Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1992

M.A. in International Business University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

1995

Work Experience

Translator/Interpreter

Yamal LNG, Moscow (www.yamallng.ru) 09/2014 –

04/2015

This is a project owned by the Russian operator Novatek (60%), Total (20%), and the China

National

Petroleum Company (20%) to construct Russia’s 2 nd LNG plant and the first one ever north of the

Arctic Circle.

Simultaneous interpretation (in the booth with headphones) during meetings at all levels: board

meetings, HSE, procurement, construction, operations, administration, finance, HR, etc.

Translating documentation from Russian into English and vice versa. This included, but was not

limited to:

- Corporate policies, regulatory documents, and other legal documentation

- Engineering and construction reports, memorandums, meeting minutes, and

technical assignments/specifications relating to detail design, construction,

installation, testing, maintenance, and pre-commissioning work

- Financial and accounting reporting documentation

- Contracts, documentation for the tender committee, procurement, and supply

chain management

Business Development Manager

Brunel, Moscow (www.brunel.net) 04/2013 – 08/2014

Dutch permanent and contractor recruitment company

Business development, client relationship management for all oil & gas industry segments:

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operators, service companies, construction companies, equipment manufacturers

Business development with engineering, production, and power generation companies

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Started sharing responsibility for business development in the executive search division

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(pharma, FMCG, etc.) as well as for the oil & gas dept.

Supervising five recruitment consultants

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Networking at American Chamber of Commerce, attending regular industry committee

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sessions

Translating and proofreading contracts, tender packages, resumes, and all other kinds of

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work-related documentation and business correspondence

Achievements

Contracts signed with 10 new (or resuscitated) clients for direct hire services (Halliburton, Petrofac,

Foster Wheeler, Rolls Royce); signed two outsourcing agreements with new clients (Cameron and

Jan De Nul)

Business Development Manager

Swift Worldwide Resources, Moscow (www.swiftwwr.com) 06/2012 – 03/2013

UK permanent and contractor recruitment company

Personnel project development for oilfield services & equipment

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Business development, client relationship management for all oil & gas industry segments

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Sold services to outsource engineering personnel (contractors); client-sourced and recruited

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into our books

Sold traditional direct hire recruitment services

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Translating and proofreading contracts, tender packages, resumes, and other work-related

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documentation

Achievements

Brought two direct-hire clients on board (Cameron and Halliburton); won participation in tenders for

two large-scale outsourcing projects (Saipem and Schlumberger)

Foreign Language School Owner

«Yes, I Do! », Moscow (www.yes-ido.ru ) 08/2010 – 05/2012

Set up and operated a foreign language school (English/German) in the form of a Russian

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sole proprietorship

Developed the brand name and analyzing prospective target clients

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Analyzed Russian and foreign educational methods and programs

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Ensured quality control over the teaching process

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Taught English to groups of Russian office workers and Russian entrepreneurs on an

individual basis

Offered one tailor-made course in English on how to successfully interview with potential

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employers

Achievements

Developed and delivered programs that provided students with foreign language skills and cross-

cultural awareness needed to work in Western companies and for their personal goals. Customized

modern methodologies and techniques to meet students’ expectations and help them become

proficient in comprehension, reading, and speaking. After their studies, many students successfully

passed their university entrance exams or landed their dream jobs.

Key Account Manager / Lead Consultant

Ancor Energy Services, Moscow (www.ancorenergy.ru) 06/2008 – 07/2010

Russian permanent and contractor recruitment company

Developed one-stop personnel solutions for clients like Baker Hughes, TNK-BP, Air

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Liquide,

Baker Hughes, TD Williamson, Tyco, and scores of others

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Key Account Manager for Russian/Western clients on recruitment, leasing, and outstaffing

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issues

Recruited engineering candidates in oil & gas, power generation markets for

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Russian/Western clients; successful placements made while not compromising client

interests

Supervised subordinates (analysts) in Moscow and Siberia, ensured project group cohesion

Worked with wide variety of Russian engineers (drilling, geological, well testing, workover,

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cementing, mud, instrumentation & control, electrical, mechanical, building inspection, and

off-site facilities & utilities)

Translating and proofreading contracts, resumes, etc.

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Achievements

I quickly acquired the technical vocabulary necessary for conducting technical interviews in Russian

in all fields of engineering, including the EPC process and all phases of construction. Revived

business with clients who were inactive, and brought new clients on board in the power generation

segment (StroiInvestHolding, OGK-5).

Recruitment Consultant

Euro Personnel, Moscow (www.europersonnel.ru) 08/2005 – 06/2008

Russian permanent recruitment company

Developed new business and recruited across a variety of positions/functional areas for

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Russian/Western clients

Negotiated contract terms and conditions along with consulting Western clients on Russian

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labor law, candidate expectations, and compensation & benefits packages

Ensured employment offers complied with Russian legislation; consulted Western companies

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opening an office in Russia for the first time

Worked with a diverse range of existing clients: Tradedoubler, Alcan, SFT Group (Russian

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paper & pulp mills), Norpe (Finnish retail refrigeration units), Colgate-Palmolive

Achievements

Signed on new clients (Baker Hughes, Weatherford, and Continental Tires). Managed complex

recruitment projects involving extensive troubleshooting across many different industries (oil & gas,

FMCG, production, and pharma). Learned about Russian legislation (employment laws).

Individual Entrepreneur, U.S.A. 2000 –

2005

Operated family art gallery

Sales and Marketing Manager

«Neftegazovaya Vertikal», Moscow (www.ngv.ru) 1999 –2000

Russian oil & gas journal

Sold advertising and article space for Russia's leading oil & gas journal

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Invented new solutions for existing clients like Texaco, Ernst & Young (e.g. putting

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corporate logo on front cover)

Marketed the journal at Russian and international symposiums

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Developed untapped client potential, especially in telecommunications

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Achievements

Brought new clients on board (Conoco, Chevron, Phillips, Baker Hughes, SAP, Ericsson). With no

contacts in the industry, after the 1998 ruble default, and with no client database I exceeded my

$3,000 monthly sales plan by 100-130%. Most buyers were Russians, so I negotiated sales in

Russian.

Recruitment Consultant

Antal International, Moscow (www.antalrussia.ru)

1998

UK permanent recruitment company

New business development in the media and advertising sector

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Recruited mid-level managers for Western clients

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Achievements

Signed a large contract (about 15 positions) on a retained, exclusive basis (Grey Advertising).

Learned the technical process of recruitment and how to interview in Russian.

English Teacher

Public School System, Moscow

1992 – 1994

For two academic years, participated in the first program to send U.S. university students to

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teach English in Moscow schools under the auspices of the Russian Ministry of Education

During my second year, I branched out and also taught English to groups of Russian

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businessmen

Achievements

Gained excellent knowledge of a Soviet mentality/lifestyle; became fluent in Russian

Interests:

Comparing different translations of works of fiction

Architectural landmarks in world capitals

Twentieth-century European history

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