Cornelia Serban

Experience

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  Edox Translations

  Jan 2003 - now

  Freelance Linguist. Translator, Reviewer, Localization Specialist, Language Lead.

  - Produced print-ready translations in multiple areas for a wide array of international clients;- Hands-on experience with all aspects of the translation & localization workflow;- Sworn translator appointed by the Romanian Ministry of Justice.

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  Argest International, France

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Professional Interpreter

  - Consecutive interpreting in seminars, negotiations & business meetings (French – Romanian – French);- Liaised with the Romanian tax authorities, banks, accounting and legal advisors etc.

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  Ten Thousand Villages Canada

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

  Fair Trade Customer Relationship Representative

  Ten Thousand Villages is the oldest and largest Fair Trade organization in North America, selling unique handmade gifts, jewelry, home décor, art, sculpture, textiles and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. I worked with the Montreal store to promote artisans' work, share their story, raise awareness and help initiate significant positive changes in their lives and communities.

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  Joyful Leaves forest garden

  Jan 2018 - now

  Farmer | Permaculture Food Forest Designer

  - Ongoing process of creating a perennial ecosystem from scratch on a 2400 sqm degraded land using permaculture and natural farming methods, regenerative techniques, as well as indigenous practices;- Promoting the beauty of harmonious, healthy living by working with Nature rather than against her;- Growing food while regenerating rather than depleting the soil;- Promoting the native biodiversity;- Creating habitat for non-human species;- Setting up medicinal and aromatic herb gardens;- Composting, setting up a closed loop system;- Pedagogic purpose, focused on sharing experiences and ideas;- Built a shipping container-based wood cabin that serves as a space for nature education, living and sharing;- Built a greenhouse using upcycled materials. Show less

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  Network Anthropia, Greece

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  English Language Teacher

  - Planned and carried out English-learning activities with refugee women and children as part of a refugee integration program- Incorporated audio-visual aids, art & craft, and combined several teaching techniques to help students improve their results- One-on-one and small group teaching- Maintained a positive student-teacher relationship, based on mutual respect, compassion and open communication- Created a safe, playful environment to maintain the children’s attention span- Integrated a dynamic international team Show less

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  Independent Contractor

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2025

  Early Childhood Educator

  - Applied a combination of alternative education techniques (Waldorf, Montessori, J. Krishnamurti, Françoise Dolto, Alice Miller, forest education), as well as Nature & natural materials to help develop sensory and motor skills in 1-4 year-old kids