PUB USER: diadra

Personal Information First (Given) Name: Burcu Middle Name: Last (Family) Name: Bolukbasi Date Joined: 02/20/2008 E-Mail Address: You must be Logged In To View! Website: http://handtonose.blogspot.com Gender: Female City: Nijmegen State: Gelderland Country: Netherlands Zip: 6511KJ Profile: As a translator and editor, I worked in NTVMSNBC, the Turkish branch of NBC, for 5 years – including 2 years of internship. Furthermore, I have been working as a freelance translation and localization professional (Turkish – English) for 8 years. In the meanwhile, I translated nine books which can be found in my linked-in profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/burcubolukbasi I speak fluently English and Turkish (native language), and basic Dutch. I have a very good computer and MS-Office knowled Share Profile Share Profile     Resume Date Created: 09/21/2008 Date Updated: 09/21/2008 Text: Burcu Bolukbasi burcu.bolukbasi@gmail.com Scheidemakershof 38/A 6511 KJ Nijmegen Tel. 061 509 43 06 Objective Working in an environment where I can learn, improve myself and add value to my technical education and experience. Experience IDEA E-Learning Solutions Translator, Editor and Scriptwriter 10/2004 ~ 01/2005  E-learning script writing and translating/editing projects. NTVMSNBC Meteorological Engineer and Editor 01/2005 ~ 12/2007 NTVMSNBC is under the American broadcasting company MSNBC group and it is the Turkish branch of NBC. My task was to prepare the weather forecasting reports, to write the relevant texts, to prepare the graphics and to be present in the studio to cover unexpected situations. The position demanded very good computer knowledge, natural sciences education/experience, good communication skills, team work and ability to work under stress. Epsilon Publishing Translator and Editor (English – Turkish) 07/2003 ~ 12/ 2006  Translation of Yanomamö (Napoleon A. Chagnon)  Translation of The Sea of Trolls (Nancy Farmer)  Translation of The Doomspell (Cliff McNish)  Translation of Scent of Magic (Cliff McNish)  Translation of Toots and the Upside-Down House (Carol Hughes)  Translation of Toots: Underwater (Carol Hughes)  Translation of Toots: Upside-Down Again (Carol Hughes) MB Publishing Translator and Editor (English – Turkish) 04/2006 ~ 12/ 2006  Translation of Cats and Kings (Clare de Vries) GOA Publishing Translator (English – Turkish) 07/2006 ~ 03/ 2007  Translation of Eminem: The Way I Am (Anthony Bozza) Dragoman Language Technologies and Consultancy Ltd. Translator (Turkish – English / English – Turkish) 11/2007 ~ Present  Translation of essays and reports in finance, law, chemistry, etc. and various press releases/reports. Times Translation - Translation Agency Hong Kong Translator (English – Turkish) 02/2008 ~ Present  Translation of game reviews. SAMTEXT NORWAY AS - Translation Agency Norway Translator (Turkish – English) 07/2008 ~ Present  Translation of the reports of a power generation project. Capabilities ▪ Quick learner and willing to learn ▪ Very good hands-on computer skills ▪ Team player and strong social skills ▪ Interested in IT ▪ Academic background in science ▪ Culturally open and willing to know new cultures ▪ Very good English and Turkish knowledge, basic Dutch Education Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics BS Meteorological Engineering 06/2006 Istanbul Technical University is one of the prominent universities in Turkey. Every year, only %1 of the exam attendees is accepted. Meteorological Engineering study includes mathematics, physics, chemistry, scientific approach, practical laboratory, computer programming and html. http://www.linkedin.com/in/burcubolukbasi     Existing Subject Areas Art/Literary Business Engineering Manufacturing Marketing Patents Science Social Sciences Technology       Type Language(s) Source English Destination Turkish       Article Language Category Stats Title This member has not submitted any approved articles yet.       Glossary Languages Subject Stats Description This member has not submitted any approved glossaries yet.