
Christina Sekeres
Teacher of English and German language

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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 - 2006Master's degree Conference Interpreting and TranslationOne-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 - 2000Bachelor of Arts - BA English and German Literature and GrammarThis 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 - 2017Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques EcologyThe 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 - 2005Masters in Conference Interpreting (EMCI) Conference InterpretingAcquisition of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation skills, incl. translation from English/German into Croatian and vice versa.

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
1995 - 2000Bachelor's degree English and German literature and grammar
Experience

Vocational High School Braće Radića, Croatia
Sept 2000 - Feb 2003Teacher of English and German language
Ministry of the Interior, Croatia
Mar 2003 - Dec 2004Project AssistantConsecutive 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 2006Translator for English languageTranslator 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 - nowConference interpreter, translator and court interpreterSimultaneous and consecutive interpreting (English, German and Croatian) and certified translation

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management
May 2007 - Sept 2012Conference InterpreterSimultaneous 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 2012Conference InterpreterSimultaneous 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 2008Conference InterpreterConsecutive 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 2013Conference InterpreterSimultaneous 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 2014Conference InterpreterSimultaneous 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 2013Conference InterpreterSimultaneous 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 2018Conference InterpreterConsecutive 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 OsijekNov 2014- View certificate

MARHE - Marine Research and High Education Center, Faafu Atoll, Maldives
Università degli Studi di Milano-BicoccaDec 2019 
Advanced Scuba Diver
NAUI Worldwide- View certificate

KUDO Certified
KUDOMar 2021 
Boat Skipper
Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Coral Restoration Technique
Università degli Studi di Milano-BicoccaDec 2019
Volunteer Experience
Research Assistant
Issued by MAKTUB on Jul 2016
Associated with Christina SekeresDiver
Issued by DPS - Underwater sports sociey on Jun 2012
Associated with Christina SekeresPostgraduate Student performing Field project
Issued by Public Institution Maksimir on Mar 2017
Associated with Christina SekeresCoral Restoration Workshop
Issued by Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and MARHE on Dec 2019
Associated with Christina Sekeres
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