Russian language expert/translator
Resume:
Marc Allen Hackel
Russian language expert/translator
Email: *********@*****.***
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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