Elena Davydova
1716 - 1055 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3A3
647-338-5740 elenadavy@yahoo.com
Profile Russian-English CILISAT certified Community Interpreter and Translator
Over six years of experience in customer service and hospitality, four years of business administrative
experience; knowledge of Microsoft package, Internet/E-mail, other software programs
Community Interpreter Training from MCIS, Toronto; Bachelor in Economics from Moscow Humanitarian
University, Russia; Bachelor of Business Administration from Providence College, USA
Strongly motivated and results-oriented in implementing projects or deadline-driven operations; able to
identify priorities and resolve issues, work independently; open to continuous learning and positive change
Experience Community Interpreter and Translator of Russian-English
April 2009 – present Freelance contractor Toronto, ON
Agencies: MCIS, Barbra Schlifer CC, COSTI, Able Translations Ltd., Interpreters Group, Language
Marketplace, University Health Network, Exacta Interpreting, RivInt, Universal Interpreters, Centre for
Education and Training of Peel, Arco Intl, Association of Professional Language Interpreters APLI
Interpreting for variety of public sector organizations across Toronto, including but not limited to: Toronto
Public Health, Children Aids Society, PAR, DV courts and services, IRB, insurance and legal support; City
of Toronto social services
Modes: continuous/simultaneous face-to-face interpreting, sight translation, conference call, message relay
HIN Coordinator and Member of the Membership Committee
June 2009 – present Healthcare Interpretation Network Toronto, ON
Organizing/supervising all HIN events in corroboration with Board Members; Committee work
Tasks include but not limited to: maintaining members’ database and main e-mail account; correspondence
distribution; keeping records; office work; issuing receipts/invoices; contacting members as required, etc.
Medical Marketrack Researcher
Dec 2007 - April 2009 Millennium Research Group, Inc. Toronto, ON
Contacting professionals in medical facilities in Russia to conduct research studies
Telephone interpreting Russian-English, answering medical procedure questions to study participants
Data entry and audit with simultaneous translation, honorarium processing
Report writing in both languages, translation of medical publications/newsletters
Escort Interpreter in Russian
Summer 2007, 2008 Russian Chamber Orchestra Kursk, Russia
Simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation while accompanying the conductor to various events and
conferences , casual group conversation interpreting during informal group gatherings
Sight interpretation and translation of general business documentation Continued…
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Russian – English Translator
Intermittently since 2001 Various clients Kursk, Russia; Providence, RI and Toronto, ON
Translation of various business, legal and medical texts and documents in both languages
Editing and proofreading of pre-translated material
Guest Service Agent
August 2007 – present The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto, ON
Registering guests, settling their accounts, making and modifying reservations, operator and concierge duties
Knowledge of Opera Hotel System; multi-tasking, working under pressure, and problem solving in order to
effectively deal with internal and external customers;
Promoting a strong commitment to providing the best possible experience for our guests and employees
General Hotel Manager, Innkeeper
July 2003 – April 2007 Thames Management Inc., DBA America’s Cup Inn Newport, RI
Supervised and performed front desk, check-in & out procedures, cash/electronic transactions, reservations
Handled complaints, claims, credit card disputes, problem solving
Maintained on-line accounts, accounts payable/receivable, billing, employees’ records
Supervised day-to-day staff activities, organized guest agendas and events, coordinated meetings
Conducted new employee orientation and training, reduced cost of filing by developing the Employee
Records online database
Education
Medical Terminology Course
September – December 2009 Skills for change Toronto, ON
Community Interpreter of Russian, CILISAT certified
January – April 2009 Multilingual Community Interpreter Services of Ontario Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
2003 – 2006 Providence College, graduated with honors, Alpha Etta Lambda Society Providence, RI
Bachelor of Science in Economics
1998 – 2002 Moscow Contemporary University Moscow, Russia
Additional
Event/Concert Volunteer
Experience
TSO Tsoundcheck Program, Roy Thompson Hall; Toronto, Ontario; present
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, Toronto, Ontario
Sailing Instructor/ Lifeguard
Red Cross in CPR/Sailing; PA, US 2001, Sailing Instructor Class III, Kursk Yacht Club, 1999-2002
References Available upon request