Amina Akanova
Warsaw
Summary
Accomplished Freelance Translator with a robust background in providing critical translation services across Kazakh, Polish, Russian, and English. Excelled in real-time interpretation at high-stakes conferences and contributed to strengthening diplomatic relations through precise, culturally aware translations. Proven expertise in legal and technical document translation alongside exceptional cross-cultural communication skills. Notably enhanced the Kazakh Tourism experience with bilingual moderation and translation prowess.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator
Self Employed Translator
03.2018 - Current
- Translated documents from Kazakh to Polish and vice versa.
- Provided real-time interpretation services during conferences, contributing to seamless communication between speakers and attendees.
- Strengthened diplomatic relations, providing translation services for governmental agencies.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Translated elements of the Polish university website into Kazakh at the client's request.
Translator and Show Moderator
Kazakh Tourism
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Moderation and translation at the Road Show for participants of the TT Warsaw Tourist Fair.
- Assistance at the Kazakhstan pavilion, meeting guests, assistance with translation for travel agencies.
Translator and Interpreter
National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Assistance with translation at a business forum between Kazakh and Polish officials and entrepreneurs.
- Trip to the Lodz Special Economic Zone and to private entrepreneurs in the city of Bielsk-Biala, Spółdzielnia Mleczarska „MLEKPOL” and "Polskie Borówki" for a consequential translation from Kazakh / Russian / English to Polish.
Freelance Translator
Kancelaria Radców Prawnych I Adwokatów Głuchowski
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Translation of documents related to the liquidation of a company from Kazakh into Polish
Freelance Translator
National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Consecutive interpreting for the business forum at the Warsaw Business Council from Kazakh/Russian into Polish and vice versa on business topics.
Freelance Translator
Kazakh Tourism
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Help with translation at the Kazakhstan pavilion, meeting guests, consecutive interpretation for travel agencies and guests from Kazakh / Russian to Polish.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczna W Białymstoku
Bialystok, Poland06-2023
Master of Arts - Diplomacy, International Relations
Warsaw University
Warsaw, Poland09-2020
No Degree - Polish Language Courses
Polonicum
Warsaw, Poland06-2018
Bachelor of Humanities - Kazakh-English Philology
Karaganda State University
Karagandy, Kazakhstan06-2017
Skills
- FLUENT IN Kazakh, Russian, Polish and English
- Legal document translation
- Strong vocabulary skills
- Fluent bilingualism
- Fast typing speed
- Cross-cultural communication
- Marketing material translation
- Cultural awareness
- Industry-specific terminology
- Technical document translation
- Business communications
Languages
Kazakh
Native language
Polish
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Translator and Show Moderator
Kazakh Tourism
11.2022 - 11.2022
Translator and Interpreter
National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan
10.2021 - 10.2021
Freelance Translator
Kancelaria Radców Prawnych I Adwokatów Głuchowski
10.2019 - 10.2019
Freelance Translator
National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan
03.2019 - 03.2019
Freelance Translator
Kazakh Tourism
10.2018 - 10.2018
Freelance Translator
Self Employed Translator
03.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Economics
Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczna W Białymstoku
Master of Arts - Diplomacy, International Relations
Warsaw University
No Degree - Polish Language Courses
Polonicum
Bachelor of Humanities - Kazakh-English Philology
Karaganda State University
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