GALINA BLANKENSHIP📌
Linguist & Copywriter
LANGUAGES:
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English
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Russian
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Turkish
EMAIL:
PROFESSIONAL PROFILES: 🔗
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.
EXPERIENCE
2001-2019
Freelance Linguist
Copywriter
Copyeditor
TRANSPERFECT, FACIT.org, LIONBRIDGE, OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS, US LEGAL SUPPORT, etc.
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Translation & Localization, Revision and Review
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Court Interpretation, Skype and Phone Interpretation
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Linguistic Validation (COAs/PRO Instruments)
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Transcreation, Copy Adaptation, Summarization
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Cultural Consulting, Internationalization
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SEO & Copywriting, Landing Pages, Multilingual Design
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Direct Mail & Email Marketing, E-newsletters
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Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Feature Articles
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Website & Software Localization, User Testing, QA/LQA
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Transcription, Captioning & Subtitling
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Manuscript Copyediting (Academic, SaaS Manuals)
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DTP, InDesign and Publisher Typesetting, Final Proof
2010-2012
Sub-Contractor Analyst
STEELE COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Performed due diligence research
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Drew up summary reports for corporate clients
2009-2013
Reporter
Content Writer
SAN FRANCISCO FILM SOCIETY
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Scoop du Jour reporting
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Festival coverage and blurbs for Program Guides
2009-2012
Administrative Assistant
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO
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Clerical assistance, website maintenance, communications
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Contributed articles, op-ed columns for the Russian Émigré Bulletin
1995-1997
Russian Language Instructor
KOÇ UNIVERSITY
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Taught the Russian language
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Developed own method and curriculum
1994-1997
Linguist
FONO AÇIKÖĞRETIM VE YAYINCILIK
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Coedited language textbooks, including dictionaries
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Voice-over talent for Russian language course
EDUCATION
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)
CLIENTS
SKILLS
ENGLISH — NATIVE
RUSSIAN — NATIVE
TURKISH — NEAR-NATIVE
MS OFFICE — EXPERT
SDL TRADOS, memoQ, WORDFAST — EXPERT
SMARTCAT, MEMSOURCE — EXPERT
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP — CONFIDENT
ADOBE INDESIGN — CONFIDENT
EXPERTISE
LIFE SCIENCES & PHARMA
Patient-facing:
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Patient Information Sheets (PIS)
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Informed Consent Forms (ICF)
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ICF Booklets
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Diary Cards
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Patient Questionnaires
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Patient Recruitment Materials
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Advertisements, Posters
Clinician-facing:
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Compliance & Regulatory Applications
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Safety Reports: AEs/SAEs, SUSARs, DSURs, PSURs
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Clinical Study Protocols, Protocol Amendments
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Case Report Forms (CRF/eCRF)
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Investigator's Brochures (IB)
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Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA)
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Academic Literature
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Drug Dossiers
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Instructions for Use (IFU)
LINGUISTIC VALIDATION
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Clinical Outcomes Assessment Questionnaires (COA):
PRO, ClinRO, ObsRO
LEGAL & BUSINESS
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Laws, Decrees
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Legislative Instruments
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Arbitration Documents
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Court Decisions/Depositions
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Patent and Trademark Filings
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Litigation/Dispute Documents
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Merger Filings
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Immigration Filings
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Codes of Conduct
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Business Communication
GOVERNMENT
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Public Health Regulation
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Healthcare Education
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K-12 Education Materials
PROGRESSIVE & NGOs
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Awareness-Raising Campaigns
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Global Health Studies
JOURNALISM
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Non-Fiction
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Fiction
MARKETING
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SEO & Copywriting
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Email Marketing,Newsletters
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B2C: Online Help, Customer-Facing Marketing, Advertising
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eCommerce Catalogs, Websites
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Consumer Surveys, Analytics
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Landing Pages, SaaS Apps
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Advertising, Ezine Ads, Blogging and Social Media Marketing
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Infographics, Brochures
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Packaging & Labels, IFUs
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B2B: Direct Mail Marketing, SaaS User Manuals, UI/UX Strings, Software Codes, Menus, Specifications, White Papers,
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Training Module
OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
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HR Training Materials
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Feedback Surveys
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Personality Tests
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Neuropsychological Tests
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Employee Engagement Programs
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Cognitive Batteries
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PR and Marketing Materials
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Pulse Surveys
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eLearning Modules