Andrea Kalaydjian

EDUCATION (1987) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: SYSTEM ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES Major in Computer Science, Economics, System Analysis (2007) HONOURS DEGREE IN TRANSLATION University of South Africa ANDREA KALAYDJIAN Strong English and Spanish written and verbal communication skills |translator |proficient in Microsoft office EXPERIENCE (04/2007 to Date) SELF EMPLOYED OWN BUSINESS - Worked from home while raising children ­ North Riding--LANGUAGES Spanish – Strong written and verbal communications- (Home Language) English - Strong written and verbal communications ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ABOUT ME ­ I have over 8 years experience in translation, online marketing and social media. Previous to that I was an RPG developer on the AS400 I have worked in different industries but mainly on the short-term insurance sector, manufacturing, financial and transport industry, and mining industry. SKILLS DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND VALUE ADDED STRENGTHS INCLUDE: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Organizational skills Team player Marketing Knowledge Online Marketing Skills Translation Skills Andrea Kalaydjian ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Customer Service for Códigos de Barras: Answering chats and phone calls from South America Interpreted for BRICS conference Interpreted and translated for CSR-Net Interpreted for Civicus - Youth Seminar Interpreted for FIFA and Carlos Puyol Interpreted during a press conference at Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer club Interpreted for Aspen Labs during a training session over skype. Translation English to Spanish. Mining industry, human resources, general translation, books translations. Provided language interpreting for Gold Fields HR workshops in front of groups of up to 40 . Interpreted (English – Spanish) between the Minister of Trade of South Africa and for Venezuela. Interpreted for Yacimientos Mineros de Agua de Dionisio Subtitling of videos for private clients Blogger Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. Familiar with Instagram Creating and maintaining blogs and books (8/2006 to 11/2009) SENIOR CONSULTANT (CONTRACT ROLE) IS SERVICES Growing insurance provider employing over 2,000 personnel. A division of Telesure Group Services. ­ ­ ­ Work on a very large and complex short term insurance system Identified and resolved systems issues, ensured data validity and balanced financial data for clients. Provided highly accurate testing (8/2001 to 10/2004) SENIOR CONSULTANT (CONTRACT ROLE- - Andrea Kalaydjian ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Self-motivated and autonomous Strong written/verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Creative problem solving skills Analytical & Organised Proven ability to meet deadlines Lateral thinking abilities International experience TECHNOLOGY SKILL SET & TRAINING ­ ­ ­ ­ Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram Youtube RPG skills. AS/400, RPG, RPGLE, CLLE, Query, SQL REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST - - IS SERVICES Growing insurance provider employing over 2,000 personnel. A division of Telesure Group Services Re-employed by IS Services due to technical expertise and exceptional track record. Maintained and enhanced current system. Liaised with Help Desk Manager and users from different departments. (8/2001 to 10/2004) SENIOR CONSULTANT (CONTRACT ROLE) HYPHEN TECHNOLOGIES – Johannesburg, South Africa Financial services employing more than 200 personnel ­ Redesigned and developed financial inquiry systems per Business Analyst specifications. Investigated and resolved data problems concurrently determining and fixing error-causing programs. Compiled documentation. Liaised with Business analysts to fulfil users’ requests. (1/1999 to 5/2001) SENIOR CONSULTANT DIVINE/WHITTMAN-HART – Chicago, United States Consulting company employing over 2,000 personnel. Formerly MarchFirst and Whittman-Hart. Broadened personal industry experience working as a consultant with pharmaceutical, manufacturing and dot.com companies. Compiled client documentation, including invoice packaging, and communicated effectively with all levels. ­ Analysed and developed solutions to business problems ­ Collaborated on Y2K manufacturing system conversion and creation of dot.com prototype. (3/1992 to 12/1998) Project Leader (1/1995- 2/1998) IS SERVICES – Johannesburg, South Africa Collaborated on redesign and implementation of second release system. Worked on sales, policy administration, premium calculation, administration and financials. Maintained current system. Ran annual rates increase processes with minimal errors. Supervised 4. Project Lead for implementation of second release, completing 4months ahead of schedule. Trained, mentored and directed team members. ­ Entrusted to travel to the UK for 6-months to participate in identical redesign and implementation. Analyst Programmer (3/1992-12/1994) Andrea Kalaydjian - ­ ­ ­ - Recruited to jointly write, test and implement first AS/400 version of insurance system. Maintained and enhanced system. Accountable for sales, policy administration, underwriting, premium increases and financials modules. Implemented yearly insurance rate increases. Displayed exceptional communication skills focusing on accuracy. Analysed user requirements and implications of change to redesign existing system and implement changes. Wrote motor and non-motor underwriting modules for new system. Consistently appointed to complicated projects due to inquiring mind and extensive systems knowledge. Acknowledged for ability to accurately complete projects within concise time frames. (2/1991 to 2/1992) ANALYST PROGRAMMER COMPU-CLEARING – Johannesburg, South Africa Software house employing more than 100 personnel. Worked jointly on development and testing of insurance system and other diverse projects. Communicated concisely across all levels. ­ Highly regarded by peers, managers and clients. Headhunted by client at termination of project due to recognised skills, attention to detail, analytical problem solving and exceptional work ethos. (8/1985 to 12/1990) ANALYST PROGRAMMER GATIC S.A. – Buenos Aires, Argentina Sportswear manufacturer employing more than 5,000 personnel Team member developing new system for use in branches across Argentina, working in an environment challenged by basic or nonexistent systems. ­ Designed and developed numerous systems employed throughout Gatic S.A., including labour productivity control system, task scheduling planner and chemical formulation system. Analysed requirements, designed database and developed, tested and implemented programs. ­ Communicated with national branches to establish precise needs, resolve issues, and train users in system use and technical aspects. Known for friendly, natural training style and knowledge.