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ZSOLT MAGYAR

Hungarian-English Translator
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ZSOLT MAGYAR

Summary

Translator offering more than 10-year background converting conversations, recordings and documents from Hungarian to English. Expertise in reviewing and proofreading mother-tongue text and conducting face-to-face interpretation. Proficient in various translation software such as Trados, Crowdin, Wordfast paired with first-rate time management and organizational abilities.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SEK Budapest International School

High School Teacher
08.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Increased student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to improve academic performance.

University of Kent

Archive Assistant
10.2012 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • I assisted the preparation of the research archive of an international archaeological project.
  • Assisted researchers in locating relevant materials, fostering effective collaboration between departments.
  • Streamlined the archival process by implementing a new categorization system for increased efficiency.
  • Provided expert advice on archival practices to colleagues and external stakeholders, positioning the organization as a leader in the field.
  • Managed high volumes of data entry tasks while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy of information entered into databases.

Central European University

Doctoral Researcher
09.2008 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Subject: Medieval Studies
  • I undertook my doctoral research in Medieval Studies, prepared publications and held conference presentations
  • Published multiple peer-reviewed articles, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
  • Developed innovative research methodologies for enhanced results and improved project outcomes.
  • Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding funerary archaeology.

Wessex Archaeology
Salisbury, UK

Site Assistant
2006 - 2007 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Northern Life Care
Leeds, UK

Personal Support Assistant
07.2004 - 08.2005

Job overview

  • Maintained client safety through close monitoring and timely response to potential hazards.
  • Aided clients in achieving personal goals through encouragement, guidance, and hands-on assistance when needed.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing personalized assistance with daily tasks and activities.
  • Managed sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.

Education

University of Sheffield

Master of Arts from European Historical Archaeology
2005 - 2006 (1 year)

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with Honors
  • Dissertation: Southern Influences in Roman Sopianae

Park Lane College
Leeds, UK

from English As A Foreign Language
2004 - 2005 (1 year)

University of Pécs

University Diploma from Hungarian Grammar And Literature/Aesthetics
1995 - 2003 (8 years)

University Overview

  • Chief editor of a literature journal
  • Study Abroad: Vrije University, Amsterdam
  • Dissertation: The postmodern and Ákos Kovács [a Hungarian poet and rock star]

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Scripting and Documentation
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Consecutive Translation
  • Punctuation Corrections
  • Grammatical Skills
  • Technical Translation
  • Regional Dialects
  • Translate Documents
  • Business Communications
  • Resolve Translation Conflicts
  • Language Problems
  • Original Text Review
  • Conversation Interpretation
  • Audio Translations
  • Content Adaptation

Certification

  • Theme Centered Interaction Basic Training: The method of lively and effective group leadership, Ruth Cohn Institute International, Cologne 2015-2017
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band 7.5 (Very Good), British Council, 2005
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge University Press, 2005

Hobbies

  • Playing guitar
  • Hiking
  • Woodworking

Languages

Hungarian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
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Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Software

Trados

Crowdin

Wordfast

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