Member since Dec '13

Working languages:
English to Polish
Polish to English

Rafal Kwiatkowski
Care, responsibility and accuracy

United States

Native in: Polish Native in Polish, English Native in English
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If you are looking for an intelligent translator and interpreter with the most up-to-date knowledge of Polish and a native level of English, I am your person.
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Transcription
Expertise
Specializes in:
Finance (general)Medical (general)
Investment / SecuritiesMedical: Instruments
Medical: PharmaceuticalsEnvironment & Ecology
Marketing / Market ResearchLaw (general)
Energy / Power GenerationLaw: Contract(s)

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
Rates

All accepted currencies Euro (eur)
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 92, Questions answered: 50
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, PayPal
Translation education Master's degree - Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland
Experience Years of experience: 39. Registered at ProZ.com: Sep 2011. Became a member: Dec 2013.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials Polish to English (Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza)
English to Polish (Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza)
Memberships N/A
Software memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDLX, Trados Studio, Wordfast, XTM
Forum posts 8 forum posts
CV/Resume English (DOC)
Professional practices Rafal Kwiatkowski endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio

I have worked as a translator and interpreter from Polish into English and vice versa since 1985. From 1980 to 1985, I studied English and sociolinguistics.  At that time, my university program was considered the best English language master's program in Poland.  My year was the first one in the history of the program to go through formal interpreting and translation training.

In 1988, I left for the United States.  In the years that followed, I graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, with a Juris Doctor degree, worked in law and finance focused jobs in  corporate finance, investment management and private equity.   When conditions allowed, I continued working on translations and interpreting, from simultaneous interpreting at the World Bank and the IMF to interpreting for President Clinton. 

I moved back to Poland in 1995, and became professionally fully involved in financial services.  I worked in Warsaw, Vienna and the City of London.  I returned to translation and interpreting in 2009.   I specialize in technical translations, including medicine and life sciences (HIPAA Certified), law (contracts, intellectual property (incl. patents)), banking and asset management, IT, environmental sciences, real estate (including construction and infrastructure), engineering, and defense.  Finally, I provide additional services, such as proofreading, QC, localization, and general editing.

Please consult my CV for additional information on my educational and professional background.

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 92
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Top languages (PRO)
English to Polish52
Polish to English40
Top general fields (PRO)
Law/Patents24
Tech/Engineering20
Medical16
Bus/Financial12
Science8
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Construction / Civil Engineering12
Law: Contract(s)12
Medical (general)12
Automotive / Cars & Trucks8
Finance (general)8
Law (general)8
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting4
Pts in 7 more flds >

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Profile last updated
Feb 5



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