Katerina Jarrell
**** ******* *****, *****, ** **607
Cell: 304-***-****
E-mail: ***************@*****.***
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Summary
International professional with consultative background in intercultural
communications and business administrative support. Responsible, self-
motivated individual with exceptional work ethic. Excellent organizational
skills and strong multi-tasking abilities. Quickly adaptable to new
environments. Spoken and written fluency in English and Russian. Seeking
opportunities to utilize strong communications and interpersonal skill, to
expand business skills and experience, and to contribute to organizational
objectives.
Work Status: Permanent Resident - Authorized to work for any employer by
USCIS/INS
Professional Experience
SMH Construction, Inc., Beckley, WV
Administrative Assistant/AP/Payroll Clerk (September 2008 - April 2010)
- Prepared daily bank statements by recording all business transactions.
- Prepared weekly payroll in accurate and timely manner:
timesheets processing, printing checks and payroll reports, and
submitting payroll
deposit reports direct to bank.
- Processed weekly accounts payable insuring invoices are paid on time.
- Kept record of accounts receivable and prepared bank deposits.
- Operated MS Word to compose and edit correspondence from dictation or
verbal direction.
- Established, maintained, and updated files, computerized databases,
records, and other
documents. Assisted with creation of data spreadsheets using MS Excel.
- Provided administrative/secretarial support to the office staff such as
answering
telephone calls, redirecting calls and taking messages, resolving and
referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries.
- Maintained a friendly and professional environment by greeting and
assisting visiting
colleagues, vendors and clients.
Mountain State University, Beckley, WV
Russian Language Teacher Consultant (September 2007 - April 2010)
Volunteer experience in providing assistance for Russian language course
teacher in effort to make the language learning process more comprehensive
for students. Interact with students, assist with language speech practice,
and help with any trouble in language learning process while explaining
cultural differences and traditions.
The Personal Enhancement Project of psychotherapist Natalia Kuretich and
life coach Olga Wright, USA (April 2009 - present)
Perform vital role in the written translation from Russian into English of
serial seminars dedicated to personal enhancement.
CPA Office of "Michael Akers and Associates", Beckley, WV
Accountant Assistant/Receptionist (March 2008-July 2008) - volunteer
experience in effort to gain insight and systematic of a professional
office environment, to expand office skills, and to learn new skills such
as processing payroll using Creative Solutions software, and general
office routine.
English/Russian Interpreter/consultant/translator (June 2003 - August 2007)
Self-employed entrepreneurial venture. Omsk, Russia
- Performed inter-personal live, message, and phone translation
(English/Russian)
providing accurate language interpretation for effective communication.
- Performed consultative translation of business, technical, and personal
documents.
- Assisted clients with issues of cultural relevance during interaction
with
foreign nationals by helping them to understand cultural patterns and
language
nuances which often affect communication processes.
- Provided city/regional guidance services for foreign clients in areas of
airport
assistance, organization of hotel reservations or apartment rentals,
business
consultation, recreation and tourism, and individual needs assessment.
Education
Omsk University of Foreign Languages
Bachelor of Linguistics, Interpretation and Inter-cultural Communication.
2003
Software Skills
Operating Systems: Windows Vista, XP
Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Creative Solutions
Computer Ease
Photoshop
Internet Tools/Utilities
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST