Multilingual creative translator and subtitle specialist with native-level Spanish (Argentine), Russian, and Ukrainian, and certified professional proficiency in English (Cambridge FCE B2). Experienced in audiovisual localization, cultural adaptation, script translation, and editorial content creation, including accurate subtitling for film festivals and online distribution.

Marina Pavlenko

Multilingual creative translator and subtitle specialist with native-level Spanish (Argentine), Russian, and Ukrainian, and certified professional proficiency in English (Cambridge FCE B2). Experienced in audiovisual localization, cultural adaptation, script translation, and editorial content creation, including accurate subtitling for film festivals and online distribution.

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Multilingual creative translator and subtitle specialist with native-level Spanish (Argentine), Russian, and Ukrainian, and certified professional proficiency in English (Cambridge FCE B2). Experienced in audiovisual localization, cultural adaptation, script translation, and editorial content creation, including accurate subtitling for film festivals and online distribution.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Multilingual Customer Support Specialist (Part-time/Project-based)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided high-quality multilingual customer assistance and communication in Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, and English. Performed real-time, on-the-spot translation of product details, promotional copy, and client inquiries to support clear cross-cultural interaction.
Creative Translator & Subtitler (Multilingual) at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Translated and localized original audiovisual works, short films, and digital video content into English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Delivered accurate subtitle timing and culturally adapted narratives for international audiences. Handles audio/speech subtitling, script translation, cultural adaptation, editorial content creation, and proofreading/review for consistency across languages. Manages cross-cultural communication and adapts marketing copy and product details to ensure clear interaction for multilingual customers. Produces subtitles using tools such as CapCut (manual subtitling and timeline timing), Matecat, and desktop publishing workflows (e.g., Canva).

Education

English proficiency (Cambridge FCE B2) at Cambridge (FCE)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026

Qualifications

Film Direction
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
MASTER

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services