Anton Popov
*.**********@*****.***
Zikova ***/3, 16000
Prague 6, Czech Republic
EDUCATION
Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic – Master of Arts in Anglophone Studies, 2016 – present
Business Communication Skills
Theory & Practice in Translation
Analysis of Professional Texts
English in Journalism
Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague – Completed Brief Course of Anglophone Literatures & Critical/Creative Writing, January – June 2012
Translation
Critical Writing
Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic – Bachelor of International Relations & European Studies, 2011-2015
European Law
Economic of European Integration
World Economic Systems
International Relations
Theory of European Integration
Institutions and Decision-Making in the EU
WORK EXPERIENCE
Conduent, Prague, Czech Republic; customer advisor/office administrator; May 2017 – present
Customer support on financial and technical issues, data analysis and report compilation, consultation/soft skills implementation, troubleshooting concerning technical aspects and problems, mainly related to smartphones, computers and devices alike, office administration, maintenance of online appstores and their content.
Freelance translator, researcher and creative writer; 2015 – present
Translation of social science-related and technical texts from and into English, Ukrainian, Czech and Russian; translation of certificates and websites; rewriting and editing of research articles and essays; online research assistance; creation of advertisement and SEO-oriented articles; research on various topics, including international politics, history, economics and law.
Example of translation:
- official website of Lucky Bear yachts (Russian version): http://www.luckybearyacht.com/#intro
Modern Polyglots, Cork, Ireland; internship translator, office administrator, copywriter, advertiser, proofreader, English teacher; October – November 2016
Translation of texts and legal documents (working languages: Czech, English, Russian and Ukrainian); proofreading and editing (not limited to working languages); rewriting; preparation of study materials for students of English language; office administration; receptionist (combined); online advertisement.
Livingston Research Company, London, UK (remote); freelance writer/research assistant; 2016 – present
Writing and submission of research essays and academic papers; proofreading; research assistance.
“Go Wild!” film production, Prague, Czech Republic; translator; November – December 2016
Translation from Czech and English into Russian; editing and proofreading.
Startup Notes, Berlin, Germany (remote); content writer/SEO marketing intern: February – April 2017
Creation and proofreading of SEO-friendly articles and blog posts; writing of summaries for interviews and radio broadcasts; advertising; virtual consultation.
The Musepaper, Prague, Czech Republic; Writer and active contributor: 2012 - 2015
Implementation of the magazine activities; magazine promotion; participation in associated cultural events; organization of articles and public readings.
Individual Lessons of English Language for Children and Adults, Prague, Czech Republic: 2011 - 2016
Teaching of children and adults; creation of lessons’ content.
SKILLS
Languages:
Russian: native
Ukrainian: native
English: C2
Czech: C1
Polish: A1
Computer skills: advanced Word and PowerPoint user; basic knowledge of Excel and Adobe products; engaged with social media tools.
Analytical skills: worked with large amount of information during the studies and as a professional.
Ability to handle multiple tasks: successfully performed multiple tasks and worked both independently and in a group under time pressure.
Inter-cultural skills: studied and worked in vivid cross-cultural environments and easily got along with people of all creeds and nations.
Teamwork: worked in various types of teams including research and company teams.