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CURRICULUM VITAE
RANGICHI NGINJA
ŠARHOVA 34,
LJUBLJANA SI-1000
MOBILE: +386 40 623 411
HOME: +386 59 047 913
[email protected]
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CURRICULUM VITAE - R. NG’INJA
PERSONAL STATEMENT
EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE...
ATTENTION TO DETAIL...
It is clear from my professional history that I have
extensive experience in translation. However, it is my
wider-reaching interests in science, the humanities and
current affairs that have enabled me to evolve into a
competent and accomplished translator.
Eighteen years of experience underscore the
emphasis I place on
precision.
I approach each project
with the understanding that
clients not only demand
quality translations, but that
a methodical process and
intelligent technology are
required to ensure that their schedules are not
compromised.
Translation software has been carefully chosen to
complement proficiency with consistency and quality.
ESSENTIALLY.....
To capture the essence and not merely the words of
the text, I pay special attention to
the scope of meaning and cultural
adaptation of the translation.
By default, I attempt to render
each translation such that it will
appear to have been originally
written in the target language.
Your message will not be lost in translation.
LANGUAGE PAIRS
SLOVENE-ENGLISH
My native language is English. I am of Slovenian descent and have lived in
Ljubljana for over 25 years.
OTHER LANGUAGES
I am also fluent in Swahili and have a fair understanding French and
Croatian/Serbian. However, I do not provide translation services for these
languages.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition, I provide complete proof-reading and editing services for
English.
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FORMAL EDUCATION
1985 - 1991 University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
1977-1982
St. Mary’s School, Nairobi
COMPUTER SKILLS
Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows Power User
Translation Memory eXchange TMX, TBS, XLIFF
Desktop Publishing Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker
Help authoring tools Adobe RoboHelp
Information mapping & Configuration management ClearCase; Vasont; CVS
Microsoft Windows & UNIX system and network administration
XHTML / SGML / XML
LITERARY TRANSLATIONS
2008
FIVE MINUTES OF DEMOCRACY (THE IMAGE OF SLOVENIA AFTER 2004)
Liberal Academy, 2008; et al.
2002
RELIGIOUS SEPARATION AND POLITICAL INTOLERANCE IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
Texas A & M University Press, 2002
http://www.tamu.edu/upress/BOOKS/2002/velikonja.htm
1999
SLOVENIA - THE TOURIST GUIDE
Mladinska knjiga, 1999; et al.
1997
TRADITIONAL SLOVENIAN COOKERY
Mladinska knjiga, 1997
1997
LJUBLJANA - A PICTORIAL CHRONICLE OF A CAPITAL CITY
Državna založba, 1997
1995
THE LOGARSKA DOLINA NATURE PARK, SOLČAVA DISTRICT
EPSI, 1995; et al.
1995
ZGORNJA SAVINJSKA DOLINA
EPSI, 1995; et al.
PENDING
The biography and works of architect MARKO MUŠIČ (publication pending)
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006 - PRESENT
Technical Communicator & Information Strategist
2010
Telsima, d.o.o, Ljubljana (Aviat Networks, USA)
2006-2009
Hermes Softlab, d.o.o., Ljubljana (ComTrade Group)
Design, development & maintenance of English-language technical
documentation
1995 - PRESENT
Freelance Translator
Please see references below
1994 - 1995
Director of Translations, Atlantik d.o.o., Ljubljana.
Translation agency and language school
1992 - 1994
Principal Translator, Pegaz International d.o.o., Ljubljana; Posrednik d.o.o.,
Ljubljana.
Publishing & Marketing
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
TRANSLATION
BANKING & FINANCE
Annual reports; company profiles; financial statements; audit reports;
current account operations; regional economic profiles; macroeconomic
data
Bank Austria Cerditanstalt; SKB banka; KD Investment Group; Iskra Holding
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
Cell therapy; immunotherapy; tissue engineering; biomedical research
Educell; Transcell; Blood Transfusion Centre; Biotechnical Faculty; CSC
Pharma
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
EU & Slovenian legislation (approximation of the Acquis communautaire);
corporate law; legal contracts & correspondence
Government of the Republic of Slovenia
TECHNICAL
Information technology; telecommunications; architecture; civil
engineering; electrical engineering; space research & technology;
tool-making
Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Iskra Holding; Hermes Softlab
ARTS & HUMANITIES
History; anthropology; sociology; political science; fine arts; gastronomy
Faculty of Social Sciences, Ljubljana
I am on the register of independent and outsourced experts of several translation agencies and maintain
professional contacts with agencies and organisations in Slovenia, France, Italy and the USA.
I have also undertaken consecutive translation for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia,
the Open Society Institute - Slovenia and Integra Inštitut Velenje.
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TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
USER GUIDES & MANUALS
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
English-language software & hardware technical documentation:
enterprise-level backup & storage solutions and WiMAX technology
(installation, user, support, CLI, operation & maintenance manuals)
Telsima, d.o.o., Trzin; Hermes Softlab, d.o.o., Ljubljana
MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATIONS
1997
Association of Scientific and Technical Translators of Slovenia
Društvo znanstvenih in tehniških prevajalcev Slovenije. Reg no. 1533
Accredited by the Ministry of Culture of the RS as a freelance translator
Samostojni ustvarjalec na področju kulture. Reg. no 2137
1998
TOOLS
HARDWARE
Apple iMac 1.9 GHz
WD 1 Tb external HD + Time Machine automatic backup system
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Mac OS X 10.5.x
Microsoft Windows XP
CAT TOOLS
SDL Trados 2009
AppleTrans
OFFICE & DTP Microsoft Office 2008 Mac / 2007 Windows
Apple iWork ’09
Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2.0
Word processing, spreadsheet & presentation; PDF creation & manipulation
Desktop publishing
REFERENCE
Electronic dictionaries, thesauri & lexica; Extensive private reference library;
Online resources
ANTI-VIRUS
Intego VirusBarrier X6
The operating environment is virtually virus-free, reducing the likelihood of
viral infection or transfer to a minium.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
DATE OF BIRTH
16 May 1964
RESIDENCE
Ljubljana, Slovenia
FAMILY STATUS
Married, 2 children: Tristan (2001) and Robin (2003)
INTERESTS
Philosophy, Music, Rugby, Squash, Cooking
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References
SLOVENIA
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A3, agencija za prevajanje, d.o.o., Ljubljana
Translation Agency www.a3doo.si
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Amidas, prevajalsko podjetje, d.o.o., Ljubljana
Translation Agency www.amidas.si
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Asobi d.o.o., Ljubljana
Industrial Design & Visual Communications www.asobi.si
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DZS d.d., Ljubljana
Publishing www.icarus.dzs.si
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Educell, podjetje za celično biologijo, d.o.o., Ljubljana
Biomedical Research & Tissue Engineering www.educell.si
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EPSI, fotografija, založba, promocija, d.o.o., Nazarje
Photography & Publishing
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Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije, Ljubljana
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia www.gzs.si
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Dr. Anton Grizold, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ljubljana
Academic www.fdv.uni-lj.si
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Integra Inštitut, Velenje
Educational, Cultural and Social Services
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IQ d.o.o., Ljubljana
Translation Agency www.iqsi.si
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Italmacc d.o.o., Ljubljana
Industrial Machinery www.italmacc.si
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Mladinska knjiga Založba d.d., Ljubljana
Publishing www.mladinska.com
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Pegaz International d.o.o., Ljubljana
Marketing and Publishing
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Dr. Niko Toš, Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ljubljana
Academic www.fdv.uni-lj.si
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Dr. Nataša Tozon, Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ljubljana
Academic www.vf.uni-lj.si
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Transcell, podjetje za imunoterapijo d.o.o., Ljubljana
Immunotherapy & Biomedical Research
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Univox GA d.o.o, Ljubljana
Design Studio www.univoxga.si
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Dr. Mitja Velikonja, Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ljubljana
Academic www.fdv.uni-lj.si
INTERNATIONAL
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Association Grande Traversée des Alpes, Grenoble, France
Tourism www.grand-traversee-alpes.com
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National Chemical Corporation, Texas, USA
Industrial Chemicals www.nch.com
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Open Society Institute (Slovenia)
Philanthropy www.soros.org
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Texas A&M University Press, Texas, USA
Academic Research & Publishing www.tamu.edu
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Regional Representation for Central Europe, Budapest www.unhcr-budapest.org
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Via Alpina Italia, Turin, Italy
Economia Montana e Foreste, Regione Piemonte www.via-alpina.org
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