Christina Sekeres

Christina Sekeres

Teacher of English and German language

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Conference Interpreter I Sworn Translator I English German Croatian I 20+ years I International Investor I Personal Development I

  • Education

    • Institut für theoretische und angewandte Translationswissenschaft, Karl Franzens University, Graz, Wien

      2005 - 2006
      Master's degree Conference Interpreting and Translation

      One-Year on-campus European Master’s Program in Conference Interpreting program equips students with the professional skills and knowledge required for conference interpreting. It seeks to meet the demand for highly-qualified conference interpreters, in the area of widely and less widely-used languages, in view of the expansion of the European Union and of the Union’s increasing dialogue with its non-European partners. The content of the program comprises the following:- the theory of… Show more One-Year on-campus European Master’s Program in Conference Interpreting program equips students with the professional skills and knowledge required for conference interpreting. It seeks to meet the demand for highly-qualified conference interpreters, in the area of widely and less widely-used languages, in view of the expansion of the European Union and of the Union’s increasing dialogue with its non-European partners. The content of the program comprises the following:- the theory of interpretation- the practice of interpretation- consecutive interpretation- simultaneous interpretation- the EU and international organizations Show less

    • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Croatia

      1995 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English and German Literature and Grammar

      This 4-year undergraduate study aims at expanding the student's existing knowledge and acquiringnew knowledge and skills for oral and written communication in English and German language, aswell as achieving corresponding development of language competencies (linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic), mastering grammatical forms and vocabulary in order to be able to discuss differentissues of everyday life, culture and civilization of English and German-speaking countries… Show more This 4-year undergraduate study aims at expanding the student's existing knowledge and acquiringnew knowledge and skills for oral and written communication in English and German language, aswell as achieving corresponding development of language competencies (linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic), mastering grammatical forms and vocabulary in order to be able to discuss differentissues of everyday life, culture and civilization of English and German-speaking countries (developingintercultural competence).In all activities, the emphasis is placed on developing comprehension, vocabulary, and grammaticalaccuracy. Show less

    • University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education

      2016 - 2017
      Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques Ecology

      The Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques provides the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to conduct effective ecological field surveys for a range of key taxa, and to analyse field survey data with confidence. The course supports research and professional development in the field, providing practitioners with the skills needed to effectively assess and monitor biodiversity and ecosystems across all biomes.Complete online Modules in Vegetation, Data Analysis… Show more The Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques provides the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to conduct effective ecological field surveys for a range of key taxa, and to analyse field survey data with confidence. The course supports research and professional development in the field, providing practitioners with the skills needed to effectively assess and monitor biodiversity and ecosystems across all biomes.Complete online Modules in Vegetation, Data Analysis, Field Techniques for Surveying Mammals & Reptiles, Field Techniques for Surveying Fish and Amphibians and the final Field Project.My Field Project: Estimating the population sizes of common toads, Bufo bufo L. in Maksimir Park in Zagreb, Croatia. Show less

    • Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz

      2004 - 2005
      Masters in Conference Interpreting (EMCI) Conference Interpreting

      Acquisition of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation skills, incl. translation from English/German into Croatian and vice versa.

    • Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

      1995 - 2000
      Bachelor's degree English and German literature and grammar
  • Experience

    • Vocational High School Braće Radića, Croatia

      Sept 2000 - Feb 2003
      Teacher of English and German language
    • Ministry of the Interior, Croatia

      Mar 2003 - Dec 2004
      Project Assistant

      Consecutive interpreting within the CARDS Twinning Project "Reform of asylum“Translation of quarterly reports, workshop materials, logisticsLanguage: English, German and Croatian

    • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Croatia

      Aug 2005 - Aug 2006
      Translator for English language

      Translator in the CARDS Twinning Project "Strengthening the phytosanitary inspection system“ in the Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry and Water ManagementArea: translation of EU directives, regulations, manuals, reports, minutes etc. from English/German into Croatian and vice versa

    • LINGO LAB - Interpreting and Translation Office, Croatia

      Apr 2006 - now
      Conference interpreter, translator and court interpreter

      Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting (English, German and Croatian) and certified translation

    • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management

      May 2007 - Sept 2012
      Conference Interpreter

      Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting at SAPARD / IPARD projects and DG SANCO missions i.e. international conferences, congresses, Monitoring Committee Meetings, advertising campaigns, workshops, missions and in-house meetingsTranslation of Act, Regulations, EU Directives, project documentation, minutes, reports, expert papers and workshop materialLanguage: English and Croatian

    • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Croatia

      Oct 2007 - Jun 2012
      Conference Interpreter

      Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting at conferences and workshops carried out by the EU Food and Veterinary Office, translation of various Act, Regulations, EU Directives, project documentation, expert papers, reports and workshop material; Language: English and Croatian

    • Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Croatia

      Dec 2007 - Jun 2008
      Conference Interpreter

      Consecutive and whisper interpreting at workshops and meetings within the framework of the projectTranslation of project reports, expert analysis, laws, regulations, the developed JISLanguage: English, Croatian and German

    • SAFEGE - CONSULTING

      Oct 2012 - May 2013
      Conference Interpreter

      Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting within the IPA Twinning Light Project “Establishment of Centres for Implementation of IPPC on Regional Level in Croatia”Translation of workshop materialsLanguage: English and Croatian

    • NI-CO – Northern Ireland Co-operation Overseas Ltd.

      May 2013 - Nov 2014
      Conference Interpreter

      Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting within the IPA 2009 EU Twinning Project, „Improving experts' capacities for protection of rights and interests of children and youth placed in homes for children and youth with behavioural disorders“. Translation of workshop materials, power point presentations, expert papersLanguage: English and Croatian

    • OBDS Wien, Austria

      May 2013 - Nov 2013
      Conference Interpreter

      Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting within the IPA Twinning Light Project “Improving Foster Care for Children and Youth in the Republic of Croatia”. Interpreting at workshops and conferencesTranslation of the Act on Foster Care, Booklet for Foster Children, Manual for Foster Parents etc. Language: German and Croatian

    • NI-CO – Northern Ireland Co-operation Overseas Ltd.

      Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
      Conference Interpreter

      Consecutive interpreting at workshops and conferences within the EU Twinning Project, „Education of mentors for nurses and midwifes in health system in Croatia and full implementation of the educationalcurriculums adjusted with Directive 2005/36/EC“Language: English and Croatian

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Court Interpreter for English, German and Croatian language

      County court of Osijek
      Nov 2014
    • MARHE - Marine Research and High Education Center, Faafu Atoll, Maldives

      Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
      Dec 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Advanced Scuba Diver

      NAUI Worldwide
    • KUDO Certified

      KUDO
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Boat Skipper

      Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
    • Coral Restoration Technique

      Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
      Dec 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Assistant

      Issued by MAKTUB on Jul 2016
      MAKTUBAssociated with Christina Sekeres
    • Diver

      Issued by DPS - Underwater sports sociey on Jun 2012
      DPS - Underwater sports socieyAssociated with Christina Sekeres
    • Postgraduate Student performing Field project

      Issued by Public Institution Maksimir on Mar 2017
      Public Institution MaksimirAssociated with Christina Sekeres
    • Coral Restoration Workshop

      Issued by Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and MARHE on Dec 2019
      Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and MARHEAssociated with Christina Sekeres