Jitka Burger Email: *****.******@*****.***
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Teaneck, NJ 07666 Skype: jitka.burger
USA Tel.: +1-551-***-****
Experience:
****-******* ********* Subtitler, Translator, Editor, Proofreader and Project Coordinator, New York, NY
Translations, subtitling and QC for hundreds of films and programs for Czech television – work with Netflix, SDI Media, Iyuno, ZOO, Softitler and others
Conducted virtual vendor management and coordination of multi-language translations for clients in the technology industry
Oversaw the hiring and coordination of over 100 translators for translation of medical documents for a leading pharmaceutical company
Created language proficiency tests and oversaw student assessments for the University of Pennsylvania
2020-present Plant-Based Health & Nutrition Educator, Teaneck, NJ
Nutrition assessments and customized care planning for dozens of clients with a focus on a Whole-food, Plant-based diet
Helped clients improve health outcomes, leading to outstanding reviews and customer retention
Used Wordpress and Wix to design and implement a detailed informational/marketing website
Created regular multimedia blog posts and social media posts to Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
2000-2003 Berlitz GlobalNet, New York, NY: Coordinator for Outsourced Languages/Vendor Management
Responsible for remote management of global teams of translators, often numbering 30 or more, meeting tight deadlines to deliver professional-quality translations
Coordinated multilingual translation projects (legal documents, instruction manuals, etc.) for major multinational corporations
Also responsible for translations, editing, proofreading, QA of a large variety of subjects and formats 1998-2000 Z-Ply Corporation, New York, NY: Administrative Assistant
Handled business correspondence and scheduling for the CEO, answered telephones
Responsible for office management, including supplies, repairs, etc. 1993-1998 Alka Language Specialists, Prague, Czech Republic: Translator, Language Instructor
German-Czech and English-Czech translations for businesses and publications
Instructor of German and English Language Courses for executives Education:
9/1987-6/1993 Charles University Faculty of Philosophy, Prague: Master’s Degree, 1993
Master’s Degree (6-year Magistrate Degree) completed with Majors in German Language and Literature, Czech Language and Literature
Successfully completed state examinations in English Language, Teaching Methods and Psychology 5/1990, 6-7/1992 Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
Programs in German Language and Literature for top Czech students Certifications:
2021 Plant-Based Nutrition Counselling, Nutrias & Physicians Association for Nutrition, Czech Republic 2020 Certified Health Educator & Food Over Medicine Instructor, Wellness Forum, Columbus, Ohio 2016 Starch Solution Certificate from Dr. McDougall’s Health & Medical Center 2015 Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, T. Colin Campbell Foundation Skills:
Computer skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point) and Google applications Languages: Czech (native), English (fluent), German (fluent), Slovak (fluent), Russian (intermediate), Spanish (basic)