Martyna Korzynek
Berlin
Summary
Background includes working in digital environments to perform document and verbal translation services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Delivers high level of accuracy in German and Polish to English translations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
IT English and Business English Teacher
ComCave GmbH
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Ran intense IT- and Business English classes twice a year, spanning over one and a half to two weeks each, 8 hours a day for an audience of circa 20 to 30 people in their career transition
- Ensured my students were adequately prepared for the new job market
- Thanks to my open and flexible online teaching style, my students reached high finishing grades on exams like TOEIC or TOEFL
- IT English: Taught technical vocabulary of hardware and software, storage media, BIOS and OS, networks and associated protocols, ERPs and basics of software writing
- Business English: The courses focused on developing practical skills needed to use English fluently in business, including small talk, work organisation, writing CVs and cover letters, travel vocabulary, creating enquiries, offers and invoices
Technical Translator
Cornelsen eCademy & inside GmbH
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported Cornelsen in the final stages of transition of their course contents from German to English, ensuring documentation quality and adherence to style guides and SEO
- In total I translated and provided quality assurance to more than 150 modules with an average of 3000 words each
- The subjects included: A 2 year long IT course on technical skills such as Databases, Cybersecurity & SQL as well as digital communications and project management skills
- Electronic courses on building wiring, electronic architecture and physics (including oscilloscopes, resistors etc.)
- Courses on legal aspects of running a business in Germany, including copyright, taxation and sustainability
Team Leader in Voiceover
Bored Panda Studios
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Led a team of 6 people working on multiple simultaneous video projects, showcasing project management skills
- Oversaw the creation of scripts for Kaboom and Zoom channels during their prime, reaching tens of millions of views through content creation
- Wrote user manuals, style guides and onboarding documentation for new employees who needed to quickly jump in the pipeline
- Edited audio files containing raw voiceover using Adobe Premiere and Reaper
- Oversaw the daily workflow including scheduling, project management and running content management systems
- Wrote marketing material with a focus on content creation such as copywriting SEO titles, descriptions and tags for YouTube videos using VidIQ & Google Trends, which promoted both growth marketing and brand awareness
English Teacher
Mitteldeutsches Institut für Berufliche Qualifikation
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Led multiple Business English courses aimed at people in the middle of a profession change, under a rehabilitation program for people in mental health crisis or struggling with other mental health issues
- The courses were run on-site individually or in groups of around 15 people
English to Polish Translator
The Soul Publishing
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Translated and localised content for some of the most famous YouTube channels in the world – 5 Minute Crafts, 123Go!, CoolTool and Bright Side, enhancing SEO through content creation with a dedicated content management system
Office Manager and HR Assistant
WattX GmbH
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Employed as an office manager and HR Assistant in the WattX Berlin office, fostering a development-friendly environment
- Recruited, screened and supported the head of HR during each recruitment stage exemplifying strong interpersonal skills
- Managed documentation to ensure bookkeeping is clear and up to date
- Supported other employees through technical communication to ensure they have everything they need to thrive in their jobs
- Liaised with contractors, collecting and responding to official communication such as user manuals
Education
Master of Arts - English
John Paul II Catholic University in Lublin
Skills
- Motivating students
- Professional Email Communication
- Collaborative Meeting Management
- Curriculum Development
- Online Learning Management
- Effective Classroom Management
- Editing and proofreading
- Teaching strategies
- Creative writing
- Cross-cultural communication
- Group leadership
Languages
German
Advanced (C1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Technical Translator
Cornelsen eCademy & inside GmbH
07.2023 - 10.2024
IT English and Business English Teacher
ComCave GmbH
01.2020 - 11.2024
Team Leader in Voiceover
Bored Panda Studios
08.2019 - 06.2023
English Teacher
Mitteldeutsches Institut für Berufliche Qualifikation
07.2019 - 08.2022
English to Polish Translator
The Soul Publishing
12.2018 - 01.2020
Office Manager and HR Assistant
WattX GmbH
12.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - English
John Paul II Catholic University in Lublin
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