Olga Szczepanska has over 15 years of experience working in translation, interpretation, education, and business management. She holds a B.A. in Languages for International Communication from Dublin City University, where she researched interpreting quality in the Irish criminal justice system. She is fluent in English and Polish with proficient computer skills. Her experience includes work as an interpreter, general manager, school secretary, and information officer. She has additional training in areas such as teaching English, translation certification, project management, and health and safety.

1. Olga Szczepanska
28 Knockaulin Drive
Ferbane, Co. Offaly
olga1278@hotmail.com
0857163313
Education
2012-2015 B.A.(Hons) in Languages for International Communication Exp 2:1
Dublin City University
• Modules included Intercultural Business Communication, Issues in Multiculturalism, Contemporary
Europe, Sociolinguistics with cross-cultural adaptation, Textual Studies of academic texts, Academic
writing, Advanced English, Multimedia Translation, Interculturalism in Practice
• Actively working in a multinational teams delivering presentations and multimedia products, overcoming
misunderstandings and problems encountered while working in groups
Research project:
Final year dissertation, tasked with researching the quality of interpreting in Criminal Justice in Ireland
under European Directive 2010/64/EU. Established questionnaires and distributed to interpreters. Analyzed
and collected data. Delivered written dissertation including an interview with a service provider.
1997-2000 Advanced Certificate in Physiotherapy
Medical Vocational College (Poland,Wodzislaw Slaski)
• Equivalent of Level 6 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications
1993-1997 The fifth High School, Rybnik, Poland
• Leaving Certificate
Experience
2011- 2014 Lionbridge Ireland, DCU Language Services, Dublin
Interpreter
• Provided high quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in English and Polish
• Took part in criminal justice proceedings, known as public service interpreting,
• Assisted in probation service interviews, court hearings, solicitor interviews and also;
• Handled community-based events and assignments within the Education, Health and Social services sectors
May 2011- Feb 2014 O.M.C. Car Parts, Ferbane, Offaly
General Manager
• Prioritized and effectively resolved all urgent matters including written/email correspondence, daily
registration and posting of purchase invoices. Follow up on customers’ queries in relation to invoices.
• Communicated effectively with domestic and international customers and staff, handled sensitive and
confidential information in a professional manner
• Co-ordinated and prioritized daily tasks, which involved proactivity and flexibility e.g. last minute schedule
changes, organized travel arrangements, special orders and deliveries.

2. • Ensure payment runs are submitted to Bank on time and in line with strict payment schedules, updating
Cheque/EFT register ensuring it is always up to date.
Sept- Dec 2010 Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada, Tullamore, Co.Offaly
School Secretary
• Dealt with database management (data input and update), corresponded on a daily basis with the Principal
of the school through different channels (phone/email), liaise with parents and teachers
• Handled daily tasks as filing/researching/deliveries/phone calls
• Carried out administrative tasks for teachers, as office supply orders, distribution and dispatch of the
school’s newsletter on weekly basis
Jan-June 2009 Citizens Information Centre, Athlone, Co.Westmeath
Information Officer,
Receptionist, Interpreter
• Translated into Polish information stored in database in order to provide public with accurate information
• Answered all the queries on a daily basis regarding a various panel of subjects (social or legal matters)
• Acted as an advocate in union desputes, legal proceedings, solicitors interviews
• Managed front office efficiently, updating database when required
• Provided General Administrative Support, answered phone calls
Extracurricular Activities
D.C.U.:
• Active member of FLAC Society, taking part in monthly Clinics, training and meetings (2013/14)
• Acted as a Class Representative at DCU, Representing Englic on Students’ Union Council (on two week
basis), Board Meetings (twice a year): took part in discussions and elections (2012/13)
English Language:
• Registered Associate Member of The Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association
• Registered and active Member of The Global Translation Institute U.S.A.
• Awarded a Diploma in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and also;
• Community Interpreting Course with CONNECT-NICEM, Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities
Belfast, accredited by the Open College Network Northern Ireland(2008)
• Certified Translation Professional (Polish/English Pair), May-August 2012 (3 month course), Global
Translation Institute
Work related courses:
• Clerical Receptionist Skills with Irish National Training and Employment Authority (2009)
• Environmental Health and Safety Course with Athlone Institute of Technology preparing for the role of
EHS Representative (2007)
• Project Management with Athlone Institut of Technology (2006)
Skills_______________________________________________________________________________________
Fluent English and Polish
Proficient Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Internet e-mail),
Proactive/initiative/flexible, Full Drivers License

3. References___________________________________________________________________________________
Mrs Donna Ní Mháirtin, The Principal of Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada
Ph: 057 935 2058 Email:dnimhairtin@gmail.com
Magdalena Poliwka O’Keeffe Interpreting & Language Assessment Services Coordinator
Ph: +353 1 700 8077 Email: interpreting@dcu.ie/langtest@dcu.ie