My name is Dilyana and I am a Bulgarian translator and proofreader. For the last 12 years I’m working in the translation sector and have experience in marketing, e-commerce, IT, software, medical field. Over the years I gained experience in using different CAT tools and working on various MTPE jobs. I am a quick learner and my organization, and communication skills helped me establish great working relations with my clients. Please check my CV for more details. I'd be happy to be part of the team.…

Dilyana PENEVA-TSANOVA

My name is Dilyana and I am a Bulgarian translator and proofreader. For the last 12 years I’m working in the translation sector and have experience in marketing, e-commerce, IT, software, medical field. Over the years I gained experience in using different CAT tools and working on various MTPE jobs. I am a quick learner and my organization, and communication skills helped me establish great working relations with my clients. Please check my CV for more details. I'd be happy to be part of the team.…

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My name is Dilyana and I am a Bulgarian translator and proofreader. For the last 12 years I’m working in the translation sector and have experience in marketing, e-commerce, IT, software, medical field. Over the years I gained experience in using different CAT tools and working on various MTPE jobs. I am a quick learner and my organization, and communication skills helped me establish great working relations with my clients. Please check my CV for more details. I’d be happy to be part of the team.

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Experience Level

Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance translator/editor at Various EU and US translation companies
May 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance translation and editing for English→Bulgarian and French→Bulgarian with a focus on marketing/e-commerce, software, administrative, business, financial, legal documents, medical texts and EU policy documents; blog writing. Extensive editing of marketing texts to ensure accuracy, cultural relevance and brand tone; content localization with local market adaptation and SEO considerations; collaboration with translators and marketing teams; delivery of localized content in high-volume projects (marketing/e-commerce, EU policies, IT/software, finance, medical).
Project Manager at Norwegian Translation and Localization Company, Sofia, Bulgaria
September 30, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Managed project resources and stages, controlled schedules, timelines and budget; maintained project status information; coordinated activities with internal and external vendors; identified opportunities and managed risks; communicated progress and resolutions to stakeholders; client and translator liaison; reported results in monthly client meetings; negotiated with clients and freelancers; performed accounting tasks and invoicing; provided IT support for freelancers.
Account Manager / Project Manager at Localization and translation company, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Account management and project coordination including resource allocation, status reporting, vendor coordination, risk management and problem resolution; client communication and feedback; mentor for translators; monthly client progress meetings; negotiation with clients and freelancers; invoicing and financial administration; IT support for freelancers.
Translator (traineeship) at Bulgarian translation unit, DG TRAD, European Parliament, Luxembourg
March 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Translated administrative and legal documents; completed a terminology project; participated in translation software training (translation memories and terminology databases); contributed to organizing the Bulgarian stand at an international event; attended EU Parliamentary sessions in Strasbourg and committee meetings in Brussels.
Event Manager at Human Resources Development Centre, Communication and Information Unit, Sofia
June 30, 2012 - October 20, 2025
Organised conferences; logistics coordination; drafted agendas; edited and published web and print materials; website updates; report management; database compilation; follow-up and analysis; served as main contact person and archiving point.
Administrative Assistant – Communication and Information Unit, Erasmus Unit (traineeship) at AEF-Europe, Agence francophone pour l'Education et la Formation tout au long de la vie
November 30, 2011 - October 20, 2025
Participated in meetings, conferences and presentations; updated web pages; managed documentation.

Education

Master in management, European public management at University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
October 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
Bachelor in translation – Applied linguistics, French and English translator at VTU "Sts Cyril and Methodius" - University of Veliko Tyrnovo, Veliko Tyrnovo, Bulgaria
October 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010
Erasmus exchange student at Institut Libre Marie Haps, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008

Qualifications

Certificate for Erasmus exchange student
January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Completed translation traineeship in the EU Parliament – DGT – Luxembourg
October 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
Localization Project Management Online course
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Localization Project Management Certification Program
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Master's thesis: Rates European Master's in Translation network - Implementation Strategy for the Bulgarian universities (thesis developed in French)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level