Personal Information
Silvia Gandolfo
Translation/Interpreting/Consulting
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via sciuti 54, 90144 Palermo (Italy)
Nationality:
silviagandolfo@hotmail.it
11/2009 -
09/2010
hostess
VM Agency – Via Principe di Belmonte,17 -90139 Palermo
Organisation of events
Hostess on the occasion of the Concert Season E.A.O.S.S. (Ente Autonomo Orchestra
Sinfonica Siciliana) – October / June 2009
Hostess on the occasion of “Kals Art Winter” concerts at Politeama Theatre of Palermo
27/12/2009 -14/02/2010
Hostess on the occasion of “Circuito del Mito” concerts at Politeama Theatre and in the
Cathedral of Palermo 18/12/2009 - 20/12/2009
Hostess on the occasion of 52nd edition “Settimana Sacra di Monreale” concerts 27/11/2009 –
06/12/2009
07/10/2009 -
11/10/2009
Interpreter
Albaria Club Mondello – viale regina elena 89/a – 90149 Mondello, Palermo Italy
Windsurf sport club
Beach-volley international players\' tutor on the occasion of the World Festival on the Beach held in Mondello (Palermo Italy)
09/2010 -
09/2011
Master/PG in Business Translation with Interpreting
University of Surrey (UK)
Economic/Business English - Italian Translation
English - Italian Interpreting
Interpreting studies
Cat Tools
Public Service Interpreting
Translation Issues
12/2006 -
12/2009
BA in Translation, Italian Second Language and Multicultural
Università degli studi di Palermo
original name: laurea triennale in Traduzione, Italiano L2 e
Interculturalità.
Modules:
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND ARABIC Language and translation (yearly courses for three years).
Arabic Linguistics, Arabic Literature, Arabic Translation Laboratory, Communication Sociology, Computer Laboratory, Contemporary History, Contemporary Italian Literature, Cultural
Processes Sociology, English Linguistic, English Linguistics, English Translation Laboratory, Ethnology, EU Law , History of Economics, Islam studies, Italian as a foreign language
laboratory, Italian Grammar Laboratory, Italian Linguistic, Translation theories and didactic.
Title of qualification awarded:
Graduation Degree in Linguistic Mediation– final mark 109 / 110
Other language(s)
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French |
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Communication skills
Natural ability to relate with other people, even belonging to other customs and cultures.
Good in communication and in public relations refined at school, at the university, at work, during
cultural occasions, in trips and free time.
Intercultural experiences
• Date 26/05/2010 - 03/06/2010
• Name and type of organization: CEIPES – International Centre for the Promotion of Education and Development(via La Farina 21,90100 – Palermo Italy)
• Project Name: We love our village
• Aim: Cultural Exchange Program in Turkey
• Main Activities: Attendance to “Kite\'s Festival” in Kirsehir (Turkey) as Italian Representatives. Cultural Mediation Activity.
• Date 2003 – 2004
• Name and type of organization: Linguistic Institute Ninni Cassarà (Palermo Italy)
• Project Name: European Studies – Senior Program
• Aim: Cultural Exchange Program among High Schools in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy and Hungary
• Main Activities: Exchange activity and workshops with the Victoria College of Belfast about national, international
and EU topics.
Organisational / managerial skills
High ability in co-ordination and administration of human resources and material. Able to work as
a team gained at work, study, travel projects etc.
Part-time work experiences in which I have developed my organisational skills:
• Date October / November 2005
• Name and address of employer Istituto Internazionale d\'Arte Palermo
• Type of business or sector Arts
• Occupation or position held Saleswoman
• Main activities and responsibilities Promotional activity of UNICEF “Malawi” project.
• Date June / July 2004
• Name and address of employer: VIP Animation – via Rio viva 118 Termoli, CampoBasso Italy
• Type of business or sector: Organization of events
• Occupation or position held: Touristic organizer
• Main activities and responsibilities: Gym, aquarobics and Latino American dancing instructor
Computer skills and competences
Practical knowledge of Windows OS (from 97 to Vista), Microsoft Office, Internet acquired at school, university and free time. Basics of Mac and Linux OS.
General knowledge of TRADOS CAT Tools software acquire during the Master course.
Artistic skills and competences
Very good in music, writing and drawing. Able to sing and play the piano, know how to stay on
the stage and talk to an audience.
Music experience:
• Date From 2001 to 2009
• Name and address of employer: Accademia Cantori Nuovi Palermo Italy
• Type of business or sector: Choral Singing
• Occupation or position held: Soprano voice
• Main activities and responsibilities: Concerts in Palermo and Sicily
Other skills and competences
All abilities acquired have been more completed thanks to many trips in Italy and abroad, for personal reasons and study. Following a list of foreign countries visited during my life: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CZECH REPUBLIC, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, IRELAND, LIBYA,LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, NORTHERN IRELAND, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZELAND, THAILAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, USA.
Driving licence
Italian EU driving licence.
Category B
issued on 12 July 2007
valid until 22 January 2015
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