PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHSStrong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptability to new situations, experience in various multicultural and international work environments and interpreting tasks on a daily basis.1997-presentFreelance conference interpreter with experience in simultaneous, consecutive, liaison interpreting, andsight translation in fields which include education, medicine, law, trade, politics, public relations, national defense. Institutions and organizations include the President of the Republic of Turkey, Turkish Ministry of National Defense (during IDEF International Defence Industry Fairs), Turkish Ministry of Interior (foreign delegation visits), TUYAP, DHMI, WHO, ARIT, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, UN and UNHCR in Turkey, Directorate General of Security & Drug Enforcement Administration of US. Registered court interpreter since December 2014. Written and notarized translations.2002 - present Tarsus American College – Translator & Interpreter to the Administration Consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpreting for the multicultural school community and native speakers of English, and in community events; written & notarized translations; handling the pre-approval and work permit formalities and organization of the orientation program for foreign-hire teachers, English lessons for the Tarsus community and Turkish lessons for the foreign-hire teachers; preparing and copy editing various school and community publications.