Yulia Behen, MITI, MA
certified Ukrainian translator and interpreter of English, Spanish, Italian, and Russian
Ukraine • Working area: globalStatus: at your service • Languages: Ukrainian, English, Spanish, Italian, Russian
Listed in: Languages & Translation
I am a certified translator and interpreter of Ukrainian, English, Spanish, Italian, and Russian, as a native Ukrainian and Russian bilingual speaker, based and educated in Ukraine.
My language proficiency extends deeply into medicine, pharmacology, healthcare, and medical science, and my work in these fields is HIPAA-compliant. I am also knowledgeable in other areas, including cosmetics, law, regulations, international business, patents, marketing, copywriting and website translation.
Here’s a brief summary of my freelance language services:
- Translation and interpreting — I am a licenced linguist with extensive experience and excellent command of Ukrainian, English, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. I offer high-quality translation and interpreting services tailored to your project.
- Editing and proofreading — I provide editing and proofreading services to ensure your documents are error-free and polished. From academic papers to business reports, I will help you refine your written work to ensure it achieves the highest quality.
- Cultural adaptation and marketing enhancement — To reach the heart of your target audience, I go beyond simple localization practices, providing psycholinguistic research, cultural adaptation knowledge, and valuable insights into language perception.
I have a Master’s Degree (cum laude) from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, along with other qualifications suited for the most demanding language projects. I have the ISO 17100:2015 certification, an international standard specifying requirements and high standards for translation service providers.
I am a full member of several professional associations, namely the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and their Medical and Pharmaceutical Network, Spanish Tremédica, the American Translators Association (ATA), and I am also a Proz.com Certified PRO Member.
Are you interested in working with me? Contact me right away and I’ll be happy to discuss the details.
Specialization
- Medicine, pharmacology, health care and medical science; including clinical trials, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, etc.)
- Cosmetics, perfumery, beauty products
- Law (contracts, court, international, property, family, probate, private documents, etc.)
- Regulatory agenda
- International organizations, development projects, and cooperation initiatives
- Patents
- Marketing-related texts (transcreation, marketing campaigns, cultural adaptation, marketing research)
- Copywriting and website localization
- Ecology and environmental topics
- Human rights and advocacy
Language proficiency
I am a bilingual native speaker of Ukrainian and Russian who is a certified translator and interpreter, and a passionate linguist for whom translation is an inevitable part of daily life.
These are my working language pairs:
- English ↔ Ukrainian
- Italian → Ukrainian
- English ↔ Russian
- Spanish → Ukrainian
- Spanish → Russian
- Ukrainian → Russian
An overview of my services
- Human translation with or without CAT tools (Trados, MemoQ, Phrase, XTM, Wordbee, Catalyst)
- Proofreading and editing
- Cognitive debrief, reverse translation, checking for readability and linguistic validation
- Post-editing of machine translations
- Cultural adaptation
- Consulting
- Summary translation
- Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting (on-site and remote)
Education
- MA | Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (graduated in 2015) — Master’s Degree cum Laude – Faculty of Foreign Languages – Department of Translation/Interpreting and Linguistic Studies
- BA | Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (graduated in 2014) — Bachelor’s Degree cum Laude – Faculty of Foreign Languages – Department of Translation/Interpreting and Linguistic Studies
- CPD | Proz.com: Translating Diagnostic Imaging (ATA-approved) — 4-session specialized course for medical translators
- CPD | Johns Hopkins University: Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials — 6-week specialized course in clinical trials
- CPD | Proz.com: Clinical Trials and Medical Documentation — 6 modules
- CPD | Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona: Actúa ante el dolor crónico
- CPD | University of Edinburgh: Workshop dedicated to post-mortem pathology dissection — 4 hours practice in the autopsy laboratory
About me
I have been passionate about languages and other cultures since my childhood. Being raised in a multicultural and multilingual environment enriched my understanding of languages and human communication, and led me to the realm of texts and discourses.
Another strong passion in my life is medical science. I dreamed of becoming a surgeon and avidly explored the fascinating world of human anatomy, neuroscience and clinical trials.
Fortunately, I have managed to combine the beauty of languages and the intricacies of medicine in my career as a medical and life sciences translator.
I attended a real pathology dissection, got a behind-the-scenes look at drug development, volunteered in hospitals and learned how to deliver first aid and trauma-informed care.
I care about my work and am 100% committed to gaining expert knowledge and delivering the best results.
Contact details
1/101 I. Kavaleridze St.
Lviv
79066
Ukraine
| Mobile: | +380 934 179 557 |
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| Email: | yulia.herus@yahoo.com |
| Website: | ukrainianlinguist.studio |
| LinkedIn: | translatorprogulliette |
| WhatsApp: | 447388077085 |
Firsthand recommendations
Yulia is a pleasure to work with. Great translator with attention to detail. Yulia delivered a top-notch translation for one of our most demanding clients. Happy to recommend.
Yulia is a highly recommended translator for Spanish-Ukrainian translations. She consistently maintains a positive attitude, promptly takes on all projects, and delivers high-quality translations.