Cover Letter

Orian Cuko
Rr. Kongresi i Lushnjes
Pall. 37,
Tirana
Albania

My recent job experience in an INGO is focused in translation/interpreting and international development, two fields that also reflect my career objectives.

I have been awarded Bachelor Degree in English Language (Specialist of English) by University of Tirana, and I have the necessary knowledge and skills in English and Albanian languages.

In my recent work experience, I have been responsible for translation and editing of official documentation and project related reports, information, brochures and newsletters, and also for interpretation as required in conferences, workshops and meetings. My translation experience includes working as a translator in International News Desk of Albanian Telegraphic Agency and contracted subtitling translations. My skills and professionalism in translation is in continuous development, as I am working on different translation projects and advancing my knowledge on translation, linguistics, CAT tools and other languages.

At the same time, I am working on developing my knowledge and insight in international development and INGOs, supported by my actual everyday experience in project planning, development, monitoring and evaluation.

Sincerely,
Orian Cuko

Career Objectives

- Advance knowledge and skills in languages, linguistics, translation and interpretation
- Increased knowledge and skills in international development and project management

Europass Curriculum Vitae			Orian Cuko http://oriancuko.eurocv.eu Translation/Interpreting/Consulting
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name, Surname			Orian, Cuko
Email			al.translation@gmail.com
Telephone			+3554265932
Mobile			+355692349443
Country Code			AL
Place and date of birth			Albania Fier, Albania 04-03-1980
Gender			Male
WORK EXPERIENCE
Date (from - to)			10/07/2008 - to present
Name and address of employer			Heifer Albania
Type of business or sector			INGO
Occupation or position held			Public Relations and Communications Coordinator
Main activities and responsibilities			- Maintain and enhance communication with partners, non-governmental and state institutions - Plan, design and supervise production of brochures, leaflets and publications related to program and projects activities - Support and organize promotional activities in projects and programs
Date (from - to)			05/07/2007 - 20/08/2007
Name and address of employer			Parks Italia
Type of business or sector			National Parks
Occupation or position held			Translator (freelance)
Main activities and responsibilities			- Translation of Italian National Parks website from English to Albanian (about 14,000 words) - Usage of specialized CAT tools in translation of html files - Revision and visual check of final product
Date (from - to)			31/01/2007 - 17/02/2007
Name and address of employer			EU-BREM
Type of business or sector			INGO
Occupation or position held			Interpreter
Main activities and responsibilities			- Provide interpretation service (EN-SQ) for evaluation team of EC projects in Albania - Provide consecutive/simultaneous interpreting as requested
Date (from - to)			15/03/2003 - 10/07/2008
Name and address of employer			Heifer Albania
Type of business or sector			INGO
Occupation or position held			Administrative Officer/Translator
Main activities and responsibilities			- Prepare and translate from English to Albanian and vice-versa all office documentation, materials, presentations, legal documents, etc - Interpret in courses, meetings, conferences, workshops organized by HI Albania and accompany foreign persons during visits to Albania. - Provide full administrative support for Heifer Albania office
Date (from - to)			01/10/2002 - 15/03/2003
Name and address of employer			Albanian Telegraphic Agency
Type of business or sector			News Agency
Occupation or position held			Journalist
Main activities and responsibilities			- Collect and write articles and news reports on main political events - Search opinions and conduct interviews with politicians, etc on the latest development
Date (from - to)			01/07/2002 - 01/07/2003
Name and address of employer			TVA
Type of business or sector			TV Subtitling Department
Occupation or position held			Translator (part time)
Main activities and responsibilities			- Translate written/spoken subtitles for TV movies and documentaries - Proofread and edit translated subtitles
Date (from - to)			15/11/2000 - 01/10/2002
Name and address of employer			Albanian Telegraphic Agency
Type of business or sector			News Agency
Occupation or position held			Translator / Journalist
Main activities and responsibilities			- Translate news articles and reports from English to Albanian language - Select main news articles and reports from Reuters and DPA news agencies - Prepare, transcript and translate main articles on latest events in the region (Balkans)
Date (from - to)			01/10/1998 - 01/12/2000
Name and address of employer			Albanian Orthodox Church
Type of business or sector			Humanitarian Project
Occupation or position held			Teacher of English
Main activities and responsibilities			- Teaching English language for youth groups - Preparation of appropriate lessons according to skills and level of the students
Date (from - to)			01/12/2006 - 01/12/2007
Name and address of employer			K-International
Type of business or sector			Translation Agency
Occupation or position held			Translator (Freelance)
Main activities and responsibilities			- Translation of legal materials for British governmental departments (about 50,000 words) - Proofreading and evaluation of translated materials for respective projects
Date (from - to)			06/2006 - 07/2006
Name and address of employer			GMBC
Type of business or sector			Translation Agency
Occupation or position held			Translator (Freelance)
Main activities and responsibilities			- Translation of legal procedures for Employment Center of Rimini (about 15,000 words)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Date (from - to)			10/2010 - to present
Name and type of organisation providing education or training			Universitas Fabrefacta Optime, Tirana, Albania
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered			- International relations - Foreign politics and diplomacy - History
Title of certification awarded			Master of International Relations
Date (from - to)			01/10/2009 - 10/10/2009
Name and type of organisation providing education or training			Heifer International
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered			Communications Workshop organized by Heifer International (Little Rock, AR, USA)
Title of certification awarded			Certificate
Date (from - to)			01/07/2005 - 07/07/2005
Name and type of organisation providing education or training			Heifer Albania
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered			- Gender Equity Workshop organized by Heifer Albania (Durres, Albania)
Title of certification awarded			Certificate
Date (from - to)			01/10/1998 - 01/08/2002
Name and type of organisation providing education or training			Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered			- English language advanced skills - English grammar, syntax, morphology, linguistics - British and American literature and history
Title of certification awarded			BA in English language
Date (from - to)			01/09/1994 - 01/07/1998
Name and type of organisation providing education or training			High School of Foreign Languages "Pandeli Sotiri"
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered			- English language and grammar - Albanian language and literature - Social sciences
Title of certification awarded			High School Diploma
Date (from - to)			01/12/2002 - 31/12/2002
Name and type of organisation providing education or training			Superior School of Journalism of Lille
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered			Training on political journalism organized by Albanian Telegraphic Agency and Superior School of Journalism of Lille, France (Tirana, Albania)
Title of certification awarded			Certificate
OTHER LANGUAGES
Native Language			Albanese
Self-assessment			Understanding				Speaking				Writing
European level			Listening		Reading		Spoken interaction		Spoken production
Albanian (native)			C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user
English			C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user	C2	Proficient user
Italian			C1	Proficient user	C1	Proficient user	B2	Independent user	B2	Independent user	A2	Basic user
German			A1	Basic user	A2	Basic user	A1	Basic user	A1	Basic user	A1	Basic user
			Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES