Galina Blankenship
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Linguist & Copywriter
English
Russian
Turkish
Hello, I am a professional linguist, with 20+ years of experience in the Translation & Localization industry.
I am also a published author of several language textbooks, including three dictionaries, with over 300K words and phrases, and a children’s book.
Relying on my educational background, I specialize in the Marketing, Legal, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, and Journalism fields.
Find out more about what I do,
or what I can do for you.
2001-2019
Freelance Linguist
Copywriter
Copyeditor
TRANSPERFECT, FACIT.org, LIONBRIDGE, OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS, US LEGAL SUPPORT, etc.
Translation & Localization, Revision and Review
Court Interpretation, Skype and Phone Interpretation
Linguistic Validation (COAs/PRO Instruments)
Transcreation, Copy Adaptation, Summarization
Cultural Consulting, Internationalization
SEO & Copywriting, Landing Pages, Multilingual Design
Direct Mail & Email Marketing, E-newsletters
Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Feature Articles
Website & Software Localization, User Testing, QA/LQA
Transcription, Captioning & Subtitling
Manuscript Copyediting (Academic, SaaS Manuals)
DTP, InDesign and Publisher Typesetting, Final Proof
2010-2012
Sub-Contractor Analyst
STEELE COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Performed due diligence research
Drew up summary reports for corporate clients
2009-2013
Reporter
Content Writer
SAN FRANCISCO FILM SOCIETY
Scoop du Jour reporting
Festival coverage and blurbs for Program Guides
2009-2012
Administrative Assistant
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO
Clerical assistance, website maintenance, communications
Contributed articles, op-ed columns for the Russian Émigré Bulletin
1995-1997
Russian Language Instructor
KOÇ UNIVERSITY
Taught the Russian language
Developed own method and curriculum
1994-1997
Linguist
FONO AÇIKÖĞRETIM VE YAYINCILIK
Coedited language textbooks, including dictionaries
Voice-over talent for Russian language course
2014-2016
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
UC BERKELEY, CA, USA
Creative Writing
1998-2000
Master's Degree
BOĞAZIÇI UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Clinical Psychology
1993-1998
Bachelor's Degree
BOĞAZIÇI UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Sociology (minor in Economics)
Patient-facing:
Patient Information Sheets (PIS)
Informed Consent Forms (ICF)
ICF Booklets
Diary Cards
Patient Questionnaires
Patient Recruitment Materials
Advertisements, Posters
Clinician-facing:
Compliance & Regulatory Applications
Safety Reports: AEs/SAEs, SUSARs, DSURs, PSURs
Clinical Study Protocols, Protocol Amendments
Case Report Forms (CRF/eCRF)
Investigator's Brochures (IB)
Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA)
Academic Literature
Drug Dossiers
Instructions for Use (IFU)
Clinical Outcomes Assessment Questionnaires (COA):
PRO, ClinRO, ObsRO
Laws, Decrees
Legislative Instruments
Arbitration Documents
Court Decisions/Depositions
Patent and Trademark Filings
Litigation/Dispute Documents
Merger Filings
Immigration Filings
Codes of Conduct
Business Communication
Public Health Regulation
Healthcare Education
K-12 Education Materials
Awareness-Raising Campaigns
Global Health Studies
Non-Fiction
Fiction
SEO & Copywriting
Email Marketing,Newsletters
B2C: Online Help, Customer-Facing Marketing, Advertising
eCommerce Catalogs, Websites
Consumer Surveys, Analytics
Landing Pages, SaaS Apps
Advertising, Ezine Ads, Blogging and Social Media Marketing
Infographics, Brochures
Packaging & Labels, IFUs
B2B: Direct Mail Marketing, SaaS User Manuals, UI/UX Strings, Software Codes, Menus, Specifications, White Papers,
Training Module
HR Training Materials
Feedback Surveys
Personality Tests
Neuropsychological Tests
Employee Engagement Programs
Cognitive Batteries
PR and Marketing Materials
Pulse Surveys
eLearning Modules