Qualification Highlights	Bilingual in Russian and English, certified interpreter, proficient in simultaneous, consecutive verbal interpreting and written translations Licensed Registered Nurse Medical visa-free international escort of patients
Education & Licenses	Certified Interpreter for Immigration Courts, Bowne Global Solutions (former Berlitz Interpretation Services, Inc.), Washington D.C., 1997. Alaska Business license for "Russian Translating" since 1994. Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Alaska, 1999, Hawaii 2005, California 2006.  Associate Degree in Nursing, University of Alaska Anchorage, 1999. Certification as a Civil Defense Nurse, Far Eastern State University, Vladivostok, USSR, 1989. Master's degree in Journalism, Far Eastern State University, Vladivostok, USSR, 1989.
Employment	Translator/Interpreter, Extensive experience working for both U.S. and Russian Federal Government, military agencies, judicial services, scientific programs, medical organizations, and various businesses, 1994 to present. Registered Nurse, Anchorage, Alaska 1999 - present. Journalist/News Reporter, Khabarovsk State Radio, Khabarovsk, Russia 1989-1993. Conducted radio interviews in both English and Russian. Researched, developed and presented media commentary impacting local governmental policies and life of Russian radio-listeners. Wrote and hosted weekly broadcasts.