Technical Writer
PPwC CompatibL Technologies
Keywords
Skills
Jira, UI, Business Objects, Excel, SEO, Cloud, analytics, Wikipedia, Python, Markdown language, GitHub, social media, GPU, blockchain, Facebook, Confluence, SharePoint, Latex (TexStudio, Markup), GitHub (Markdown), SDL TRADOS, MemoQ, SubtitleWorkshop / SubtitleEdit, Adobe products, MS Office, G-suite, Basecamp, Hemingway Editor
Project history
07/2019
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03/2020
TECHNICAL WRITING EXPERIENCE
* Wrote Business Objects Guide for CompatibL Excel Add-On from a scratch to support users and
developers of CompatibL Risk Platform and described structure, characteristics, metrics,
parameters, instruments, and components associated with Business Objects, nuanced steps on
creation of new Business Objects and viewing of Storage of Business Objects
CONTENT WRITING EXPERIENCE
* Developed and lead CompatibL Manual for Writers (Style Guide), included and extended chapters
previously created by Marketing Department; delivered regular reviews of the Style Guide
* Extended and continuously updated standards and requirements based on the best practices and
Chicago Manual of Style; created Appendices with a list of Definitions for Acronyms and
Abbreviations and Collection of Terms for internal usage
* Supported in developing internal policies
* Delivered content for the Company website: insights, news, newly created pages, including SEO
optimization
* Prepared Risk.net Cloud Report materials, searched for data and analytics to feed the report, and
delivered the draft, including SEO optimization + supported in creation and produced content for
Cloud Special Report page
* Delivered CompatibL's Wikipedia page content (English, Ukrainian, and Russian), including SEO
optimization, and contributed to Wikipedia by editing and translating articles associated with the C
ompany business activities
* Wrote Business Objects Guide for CompatibL Excel Add-On from a scratch to support users and
developers of CompatibL Risk Platform and described structure, characteristics, metrics,
parameters, instruments, and components associated with Business Objects, nuanced steps on
creation of new Business Objects and viewing of Storage of Business Objects
CONTENT WRITING EXPERIENCE
* Developed and lead CompatibL Manual for Writers (Style Guide), included and extended chapters
previously created by Marketing Department; delivered regular reviews of the Style Guide
* Extended and continuously updated standards and requirements based on the best practices and
Chicago Manual of Style; created Appendices with a list of Definitions for Acronyms and
Abbreviations and Collection of Terms for internal usage
* Supported in developing internal policies
* Delivered content for the Company website: insights, news, newly created pages, including SEO
optimization
* Prepared Risk.net Cloud Report materials, searched for data and analytics to feed the report, and
delivered the draft, including SEO optimization + supported in creation and produced content for
Cloud Special Report page
* Delivered CompatibL's Wikipedia page content (English, Ukrainian, and Russian), including SEO
optimization, and contributed to Wikipedia by editing and translating articles associated with the C
ompany business activities
07/2018
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07/2019
Senior Translator
PPwC National Bank of Ukraine
* Translated papers and documents including EU directives and UA regulations (in MemoQ 15) from and
to English applying Chicago Manual of Style and the NBU Style Guide for information issued in
English
* Performed consecutive translations (meetings, presentations, workshops etc.)
* Developed terminology for internal usage (TBs for MemoQ and internal terminology portal)
* Reviewed the NBU Styles Guide and offered some improvements
* Managed translation projects (consistency in terminology)
* Documented workflows and developed procedures for internal usage
In addition, started studying types of content, Python basics, Markup syntax (Markdown language),
GitHub essentials, etc., offered reviews of clients' documentation to improve it, and helped with
development of internal writing guidelines, recommendations.
to English applying Chicago Manual of Style and the NBU Style Guide for information issued in
English
* Performed consecutive translations (meetings, presentations, workshops etc.)
* Developed terminology for internal usage (TBs for MemoQ and internal terminology portal)
* Reviewed the NBU Styles Guide and offered some improvements
* Managed translation projects (consistency in terminology)
* Documented workflows and developed procedures for internal usage
In addition, started studying types of content, Python basics, Markup syntax (Markdown language),
GitHub essentials, etc., offered reviews of clients' documentation to improve it, and helped with
development of internal writing guidelines, recommendations.
05/2016
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07/2018
Translator, Senior Associate
PPwC PwC Ukraine
* Translated presentations, reports, statements, researches, surveys, etc., including in Trados
2017
* Performed consecutive translation (including business trips)
* Developed translation memories (TMs), collected e-vocabularies and e-dictionaries including
official vocabularies of international and national organizations and companies to create TMs
for internal usage
* Managed translation projects, assigned tasks, distributed materials, proofread, etc. quickly and
fluidly moving between projects
* Localized translations (Ukrainian)
* Trained newcomers on Trados (technical issues) and translation standards applied in the Company
* Built partner relationships with colleagues and the Company clients
In addition, became passionate about technology and technical writing, started exploring the field
and socializing with techwriters community in Ukraine.
2017
* Performed consecutive translation (including business trips)
* Developed translation memories (TMs), collected e-vocabularies and e-dictionaries including
official vocabularies of international and national organizations and companies to create TMs
for internal usage
* Managed translation projects, assigned tasks, distributed materials, proofread, etc. quickly and
fluidly moving between projects
* Localized translations (Ukrainian)
* Trained newcomers on Trados (technical issues) and translation standards applied in the Company
* Built partner relationships with colleagues and the Company clients
In addition, became passionate about technology and technical writing, started exploring the field
and socializing with techwriters community in Ukraine.
04/2009
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05/2016
Translator, Writer
Self-Employed
* Translated, proofread and interpreted on various topics for international and National
companies (continuous and one-time projects)
* worked in close collaboration with clients on various projects
* Contributed content to blogs, social media, presentations, other materials
* Built strong partner relationships with clients
* Researched for clients (site content, terminology, analytics, etc.)
* Developed TMs for different purposes (and clients from different sectors) to comply with their
requirements to terminology and text structure
* Worked with different content types and authored materials (articles, posts, presentations)
upon clients' requests
* Wrote and copywrote to develop original, creative and compelling content supporting sales and
marketing materials
* Provided grammar assistance
companies (continuous and one-time projects)
* worked in close collaboration with clients on various projects
* Contributed content to blogs, social media, presentations, other materials
* Built strong partner relationships with clients
* Researched for clients (site content, terminology, analytics, etc.)
* Developed TMs for different purposes (and clients from different sectors) to comply with their
requirements to terminology and text structure
* Worked with different content types and authored materials (articles, posts, presentations)
upon clients' requests
* Wrote and copywrote to develop original, creative and compelling content supporting sales and
marketing materials
* Provided grammar assistance
06/2015
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02/2016
Translator, Assistant Manager
Innovation and Development Foundation (IDF)
* Assisted teams engaged in reforming Prosecutor's General Office of Ukraine (GPU) including
support in technical issues, assistance in setting goals and coordination of technical
strategy, maintenance of closer ties with IT-department staff of the GPU
* Communicated on pre-trial investigation eCase for GPU with national and international IT
vendors and developers
* Assisted in preparing and collecting data for blockchain projects to be developed in Ukraine
* Researched, drafted and edited content of the Company web page (IDF.solutions) and Facebook
page (IDF reforms lab): translated articles, monitored and searched for various information,
etc.
* Worked closely with writers, PR and journalists to craft optimal content
* Dealt with international NGO/sponsors/donors (OSCE, UNDP, EC, etc.) on various issues
related to the Company activities and projects
support in technical issues, assistance in setting goals and coordination of technical
strategy, maintenance of closer ties with IT-department staff of the GPU
* Communicated on pre-trial investigation eCase for GPU with national and international IT
vendors and developers
* Assisted in preparing and collecting data for blockchain projects to be developed in Ukraine
* Researched, drafted and edited content of the Company web page (IDF.solutions) and Facebook
page (IDF reforms lab): translated articles, monitored and searched for various information,
etc.
* Worked closely with writers, PR and journalists to craft optimal content
* Dealt with international NGO/sponsors/donors (OSCE, UNDP, EC, etc.) on various issues
related to the Company activities and projects
04/2009
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11/2009
Marketing specialist
Universum" Advertising Company
8 months
"Universum" Advertising Company (outdoor)
Marketing specialist (part-time)
* Contributed to development of the Company logo and brand-book
* Searched and analyzed data on new markets (internet, in particular) including analysis of data
on competitors
* Translated, proofread, edited various documentation and materials
* Participated in projects and prepared advertisement materials (outdoor, events)
"Universum" Advertising Company (outdoor)
Marketing specialist (part-time)
* Contributed to development of the Company logo and brand-book
* Searched and analyzed data on new markets (internet, in particular) including analysis of data
on competitors
* Translated, proofread, edited various documentation and materials
* Participated in projects and prepared advertisement materials (outdoor, events)
07/2008
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04/2009
Personal Assistant, Translator
LLC Phoenix-Capital
10 months
LLC Phoenix-Capital (Investment, Banking, Financial sector),
Personal Assistant, Translator
* Participated in development of the Company brand-book (the Company attributes, style and logo)
and strategy (collected information and analyzed competitors)
* Attended board meetings (prepared agenda and minutes) and controlled fulfilment of tasks
* Translated/interpreted (brand-book, presentations, analytics, etc.)
* Coordinated administrative department (2 drivers and 2 secretaries, cleaning ladies)
* Prepared corporate events (leisure and teambuilding)
LLC Phoenix-Capital (Investment, Banking, Financial sector),
Personal Assistant, Translator
* Participated in development of the Company brand-book (the Company attributes, style and logo)
and strategy (collected information and analyzed competitors)
* Attended board meetings (prepared agenda and minutes) and controlled fulfilment of tasks
* Translated/interpreted (brand-book, presentations, analytics, etc.)
* Coordinated administrative department (2 drivers and 2 secretaries, cleaning ladies)
* Prepared corporate events (leisure and teambuilding)
02/2007
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07/2008
Personal Assistant to Director Non-Food
Real hypermarket Ukraine (METRO AG)
1 year 6 months
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Real hypermarket Ukraine (METRO AG), retail
Personal Assistant to Director Non-Food
* Assisted in opening representative office in Ukraine (Kyiv)
* Contributed to opening the first store in Odesa city
* Communicating with Non-Food suppliers and building partnership relations with them
* Cooperated with marketing department (collected and analyzed information on competitors,
prices for non-food products, translated reports for the board of directors and the parent
company, participated in development of future hypermarkets' lay-outs, prepared presentations
on the Non-Food Dep. development as well as strategy, etc.)
* Prepared corporate events (leisure and teambuilding)
* Had business trips (Ukraine)
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Real hypermarket Ukraine (METRO AG), retail
Personal Assistant to Director Non-Food
* Assisted in opening representative office in Ukraine (Kyiv)
* Contributed to opening the first store in Odesa city
* Communicating with Non-Food suppliers and building partnership relations with them
* Cooperated with marketing department (collected and analyzed information on competitors,
prices for non-food products, translated reports for the board of directors and the parent
company, participated in development of future hypermarkets' lay-outs, prepared presentations
on the Non-Food Dep. development as well as strategy, etc.)
* Prepared corporate events (leisure and teambuilding)
* Had business trips (Ukraine)
06/2006
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02/2007
Personal Assistant to Board Advisor
LLC Dogmat Ukraine (Eurocredit TM)
9 months
LLC Dogmat Ukraine (Eurocredit TM), Financial sector
Personal Assistant to Board Advisor
* Collected and submitted data for external audit of an insurance company
* Participated in financial and economic analysis of insurance company activities
* Participated in development of recommendations to increase insurance company client base
* Collected and analyzed information on the insurance market of Ukraine to develop and implement
project of life and health insurance of the Company employees
* Translated/interpreted (reports and other data to be submitted to the Company's investors
consideration)
LLC Dogmat Ukraine (Eurocredit TM), Financial sector
Personal Assistant to Board Advisor
* Collected and submitted data for external audit of an insurance company
* Participated in financial and economic analysis of insurance company activities
* Participated in development of recommendations to increase insurance company client base
* Collected and analyzed information on the insurance market of Ukraine to develop and implement
project of life and health insurance of the Company employees
* Translated/interpreted (reports and other data to be submitted to the Company's investors
consideration)
Local Availability
Only available in these countries:
Ukraine
Available, remote / freelance jobs are preferred
Other
Hi! I am looking for a freelance tech writing and/or translation position currently. Please see my resume attached. My experience is already ripened and promises to be of great value for my new employer and/or project! As per samples of my writing/translation, I am ready to show them during an interview, but I cannot send them via email as some of the pieces may contain sensitive information. In addition, I have been granted delightful references from my prior employers. Some of them you can find on LinkedIn page. Feel free to ask for more.
If there are any further questions, I’ll be pleased to answer!
Sincerely, Iryna
Mob / Viber: +380 (98) 836-48-57
Skype: irinaisay
iryna.isay@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iisay/
If there are any further questions, I’ll be pleased to answer!
Sincerely, Iryna
Mob / Viber: +380 (98) 836-48-57
Skype: irinaisay
iryna.isay@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iisay/
