Mr. Maxim Manzhosin
Freelance translator from English to Russian
Nationality: Russian
Address: Russia, Rostov-on-Don, Ivanovskogo 32A, kv. 40
Cell: 1972 205 819 7+
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://manzhosin.com
Time zone: GMT+3
Translation Expertise
Native language: Russian
Working language pair: English > Russian
Main translation areas: software localization, help files and manuals; telecommunications and networks; website localization.
Proficient CAT tools user: SDL Trados 2009 and 2007, Passolo 2011, Alchemy Catalyst 9, ApSic Xbench.
Average daily output: 2500-3000 words
Employment history
Freelance translator, April 2004 to present
Recent translations include:
- Apple iPod user manual, about 15,000 words;
- Novell iManager and eDirectory software GUI, approx. 18,000 words;
- IBM System X servers datasheet, 3,500 words;
- VMware e-learning course, 7,000 words;
- Microsoft Store website localization, 4,000 words.
Vitesse Ltd., Rostov-on-Don, May 2003 – April 2004
In-house translator and technical writer
Localizing software and composing user manuals.
South Russian Fund for Investment Assistance, Rostov-on-Don, August 2002 – May 2003
In-house translator
Translating white papers and operation manuals for a wide range of equipment.
The Telecom-Rostov newspaper, Rostov-on-Don, November 2000 – August 2002
Proofreader
Proofreading newspaper articles, mainly about computers and telecommunications.
Education and training
2003: BA in linguistics, Rostov State University, majoring in translation.
2008: II International Translation Workshop (held by the Union of Translators of Russia).
2008 – 2011: Proz.com conferences (Kharkiv, Ohrid, Rome).
2010: TRADULÍNGUAS International Technical Translation Conference in Lisbon.
2010–2011: Translation Forum Russia (Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg) — speaker.
Professional membership
Member of the Union of Translators of Russia since 2007.
Proz.com Certified Pro (http://www.proz.com/profile/744010).
Computer skills
Skilled PC user: Windows, MS Office, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, CAT tools.
Typing speed: approx. 130 chars/min.
Available hardware: PC, flatbed scanner, laser printer, Internet access via cable.