Tugba Ergin Kirtekin
Istanbul
Summary
Committed professional skilled in formal translations. Interpreted written and verbal communications clearly and accurately for reliable results. Built positive client relationships through supportive, compassionate communication. Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Translation Services Manager
Tasyapi Insaat A.S
02.2023 - Current
- Proofread translated texts to meet interpretation quality standards.
- Interpreted English to Turkish and vice versa for one-on-one conversations and group presentations.
- Reviewed written texts for grammar, spelling and contextual accuracy.
- Prepared documentation in multiple languages for official use.
- Maintained excellent client confidentiality during translation services.
- Revised and translated materials to improve word choice and refine meanings.
- Evaluated translations against source documentation to validate work accuracy.
- Delivered clear, accurate technical translations.
- Created translation reference and glossary documents for improved department resources.
- Mediated bilateral interpretations in English and Turkish.
Medical Translator and Interpreter
Erdem Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered clear, accurate technical translations for medical texts.
- Mediated bilateral interpretations in English and Turkish.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness for enhanced translation understanding and accuracy.
- Maintained excellent client confidentiality during medical interpreting services.
- Prepared documentation in multiple languages for official use.
Translator and Interpreter
Freelance
Istanbul
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered clear, accurate technical translations for various types of texts in English, German and Turkish.
- Evaluated translations against source documentation to validate work accuracy.
- Retained correct meaning of original documentation, choosing optimal words, phrases and voice to convey thesame style of writing.
- Prepared documentation in multiple languages for official use.
- Reviewed business, legal and personal documents in detail to understand terminology and intended meanings.
- Proofread translated texts to meet translation quality standards.
- Revised and translated materials to improve word choice and refine meanings.
- Verified and edited existing translations for content consistency with original message.
- Reviewed written texts for grammar, spelling and contextual accuracy.
Translator and Interpreter
Çeviri Teknesi
Istanbul
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Delivered clear, accurate technical translations for various types of texts in English, German and Turkish.
- Evaluated translations against source documentation to validate work accuracy.
- Retained correct meaning of original documentation, choosing optimal words, phrases and voice to convey thesame style of writing.
- Prepared documentation in multiple languages for official use.
- Reviewed business, legal and personal documents in detail to understand terminology and intended meanings.
- Proofread translated texts to meet translation quality standards.
- Revised and translated materials to improve word choice and refine meanings.
- Verified and edited existing translations for content consistency with original message.
- Reviewed written texts for grammar, spelling and contextual accuracy.
Project Officer - Translator
Esenler Municipality
Istanbul
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Drafted grant proposals to secure funding for planned projects.
- Managed fundraising efforts, drafting grant applications to secure new resources.
- Prepared and submitted proposal requests and tender documentation according to legal guidelines.
- Researched grant opportunities which corresponded with organisational mission and objectives, coordinating preparation and submission of applications.
- Wrote grant reports to enable research funding monitoring.
- Planned and drove fundraising and grant application efforts.
- Prepared documentation in multiple languages for official use.
Education
Master's Degree - Measurement and Data Analytics
Anadolu University Institute of Social Sciences
02.2020 - 06.2021
Master's Degree - European Politics and International Relations
Marmara University Institute of European Studies
10.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Translation
9 Eylul University Faculty of Science and Letters
09.2005 - 06.2010
Skills
- Fundraising expertise
- Project management experience
- Document proofreading and editing
- Trados Studio
- MS Office, Goggle Analytics
- Decision-making skills
- Networking skills
- Strategic analysis skills
- Data management
- Flexible team player
- Organisation and time management
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Fluent
German
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Translation Services Manager
Tasyapi Insaat A.S
02.2023 - Current
Medical Translator and Interpreter
Erdem Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
Translator and Interpreter
Freelance
09.2021 - 09.2022
Master's Degree - Measurement and Data Analytics
Anadolu University Institute of Social Sciences
02.2020 - 06.2021
Translator and Interpreter
Çeviri Teknesi
01.2016 - 06.2021
Master's Degree - European Politics and International Relations
Marmara University Institute of European Studies
10.2012 - 06.2014
Project Officer - Translator
Esenler Municipality
10.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Translation
9 Eylul University Faculty of Science and Letters
09.2005 - 06.2010