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Certification
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Andrew Stivelman

Haarlem,NH

Summary

Multilingual translator and interpreter with native fluency in English and advanced proficiency in French, Russian, and Polish. Over four decades of experience translating in literary, legal, medical, technical, and arts fields. Proven ability to produce accurate, culturally sensitive translations across a wide range of content. Collaborated with global agencies such as TRAVOD and DeepL and contributed translations to world-renowned institutions including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Translator

TRAVOD International
  • Handled diverse translation projects, focusing on legal and technical documentation
  • Coordinated with project managers to meet strict deadlines and ensure linguistic quality

Contract Translator

DeepL
09.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed and refined machine-generated translations from Polish and Dutch into English

Freelance Translator & Interpreter

Various Clients
01.1980 - Current
  • Translated and edited literary, legal, medical, and technical materials in multiple language pairs
  • Produced published translations for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, including exhibition catalogs and artist monographs
  • Interpreted for major Russian cultural institutions such as the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets during European and U.S. tours
  • Delivered polished, accurate work tailored to client tone, audience, and purpose

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Russian, with High Honors

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
01.1979

Certificate in Advanced Polish Language And Litera - Polish Language And Literature

Uniwersytet Jagielloński
07-1980

Skills

  • Literary translation (fiction, essays, poetry, exhibition texts)
  • Legal documents (contracts, agreements, legal correspondence)
  • Medical and clinical reports
  • Technical documentation
  • Visual and performing arts
  • FLUENT IN English, Russian, French, Polish

Accomplishments

  • Bachelor of Arts with High Honors in Russian
  • Edith Horner French Prize
  • Published translations from Russian and Polish into English, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York

Certification

Certificate in Advanced Polish Language and Literature, Uniwersytet Jagielloński

Languages

French → English – Native English, Fluent French
Russian → English – Native English, Proficient Russian
Polish → English – Native English, Proficient Polish

Timeline

Contract Translator

DeepL
09.2024 - Current

Freelance Translator & Interpreter

Various Clients
01.1980 - Current

Contract Translator

TRAVOD International

Bachelor of Arts - Russian, with High Honors

Oberlin College

Certificate in Advanced Polish Language And Litera - Polish Language And Literature

Uniwersytet Jagielloński

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