O mně

Kdo jsem a čím se zabývám

Jmenuji se Michal Krejčí, žiji v České republice a mým rodným jazykem je čeština. Pracuji jako překladatel anglického jazyka, korektor jazyka českého, copywriter (reklamní textař) a dokumentátor (angličtina i čeština) a celoživotní internetový a počítačový entuziasta.

Odbornost a kvalifikace

Moje kvalifikace zahrnuje následující obory a témata:

  • IT (Informační technologie) – počítače, hardware, software, uživatelské příručky a rozhraní.
  • Telekomunikace – internetová telefonie VoIP, pobočkové telefonní ústředny (PBX), telekomunikační zařízení.
  • Internet – pokročilé hostingové technologie, webové služby a aplikace (např. publikační platformy, multimediální systémy, dokumentační nástroje, správa reklamy, projektový management a další).
  • E-commerce – vše týkající se podnikání na internetu, platební systémy, elektronické obchody a související témata.
  • Marketing – webové stránky, produktové informace, cílové stránky, právní dokumenty.
  • Reklama, PR, Copywriting
  • Hry, počítačové/konzolové hry, herní průmysl.
  • Strojírenství (uživatelské příručky k různým strojům).
  • Domácí spotřebiče (trouby, ledničky apod.), gadgets aj.

Další obory, které jsou mi velmi blízké (zejména obecně, nikoliv čistě z pohledu překladatelského):

  • Filmy, televizní seriály
  • Hudba
  • Fyzioterapie

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Personal information
First name / Surname Michal Krejčí
Address Bráfova 59, Brno, 74101, Czech Republic
Mobile +420 608 150 293
E-mail
Nationality Czech
Date of birth 29. 12. 1981
Gender Male
Work experience
Dates March 2012 – November 2012
Occupation English to Czech Translator and Proofreader (In-house Position)
Main activities and responsibilities
  • Translation, checking, editing, preparation of glossaries and related linguistic tasks.
  • Topic: Console gaming – hardware materials, technical guides and games descriptions.
Employer Localsoft, S.L., Calle Severo Ochoa 16-20, Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía, Málaga, Spain
Business Type Localization
Dates April 2011 – February 2012
Occupation Business Director / Copywriter
Main activities and responsibilities
  • Formation of a new company in order to open electronic shop with entertaining electronics.
  • Deployment and management of e-commerce and internal company systems.
  • Creation and localization of company and product websites into Czech and English languages.
  • Producing texts for various products and services in English and Czech languages.
Employer ProfiExit s.r.o., Hviezdoslavova 1191/55a, Brno, 627 00, Czech Republic
Business Type Retail Business / IT
Dates September 2005 – April 2011
Occupation Senior Technical Writer (2005 – 2010) / Localization team leader (2010 – 2011)
Main activities and responsibilities
  • Managing localization workflow (translation into 22 languages through external providers).
  • Projecting and implementing solutions for documentation and help files production.
  • Creating and managing English documentation for various security software products.
  • Localization into Czech language.
  • Providing technical support for documentation and localization related tasks.
  • Training junior technical writers.
Employer AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o., Holandská 4, Brno, 639 00, Czech Republic
Business Type IT / Security Software
Dates February 2003 – March 2005
Occupation E-Commerce Manager / Branch Office Director
Main activities and responsibilities
  • Managing project managers, proofreaders, reviewers, temps and external suppliers.
  • Project management – both small and large volume localization and DTP projects.
  • Communication with clients and suppliers mainly in foreign language.
  • Preparation of quotations, concluding agreements, acquiring new clients/suppliers.
  • HR activities – recruitment of new staff (evaluation, training etc.).
  • Technical training of staff and contractors (IT related).
  • Translating and interpreting (English – Czech mostly).
Employer Aspena, s.r.o., Gorkého 15, Brno, 602 00, Czech Republic
Business Type Translation / Localization / Interpreting
Dates January 2003 – October 2006
Occupation Technical Documentation Writer / Copywriter
Main activities and responsibilities Production of software documentation and website content in English language.
Employer Corewebsoft Developers Group, Brno, Czech Republic
Type of business or sector Internet / Web Applications
Dates 1999 – 2002
Occupation Freelance Journalist / Reviewer (Czech language)
Main activities and responsibilities
  • Reviews for a technical journal (CHIP).
  • Writing articles on different topics – telecommunications / Internet / CATV.
Employer Vogel Publishing, s.r.o. and Softwarové Noviny, s.r.o.
Type of business or sector Press
Education and training
Dates 2001 – 2003
Title of qualification awarded None – interrupted due to family reasons.
Principal subjects covered Electrical, Electronic, Communication and Control Technology
Name of educational organization University of Technology Brno (VUT) – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, CZ
Dates 1997 – 2001
Name of educational organization Gymnasium Palackého 50, Nový Jičín, 741 01, Czech Republic
Personal skills and competences
Mother tongue Czech
Other languages English, Spanish, German
Self-assessment
European level		 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
English
  • Understanding – Listening = C2 (Proficient User)
  • Understanding – Reading = C2 (Proficient User)
  • Speaking – Spoken interaction = C1 (Proficient User)
  • Speaking – Spoken production = C1 (Proficient User)
  • Writing – C1 (Proficient User)
Spanish
  • Understanding – Listening = B1 (Independent User)
  • Understanding – Reading = B1 (Independent User)
  • Speaking – Spoken interaction = B1 (Independent User)
  • Speaking – Spoken production = B1 (Independent User)
  • Writing – B1 (Independent User)
German
  • Understanding – Listening = A2 (Basic User)
  • Understanding – Reading = A2 (Basic User)
  • Speaking – Spoken interaction = A2 (Basic User)
  • Speaking – Spoken production = A2 (Basic User)
  • Writing – A2 (Basic User)
Technical skills and competences
  • Conducting user training courses (IT topics – MS Office, web publishing, DTP/CAT tools …).
  • IT Technical support of end users in English/Czech language (in person, over e-mail or phone).
  • Educated massage therapist (classic and Swedish massage).
  • Occasional Power yoga instructor.
Computer skills and competences
  • Professional level of IT knowledge (gained through IT hobbies and work experiences).
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows Desktop/Server OS – including hardening security, maintenance, remote administration, users support, scripting, automation etc.
  • Advanced experience with MS Office, Imaging/DTP, Web development, CAT (Trados Studio 2011, Trados 2007 and older, Wordfast, OmegaT, Idiom, …) and other tools.
  • Basic (semi-advanced in some areas) general Linux OS knowledge.
  • Advanced administration of hosting servers (mail, web, applications, backup) running Linux CentOS (security management, general maintenance), implementation of hosting server and services management software (Plesk, cPanel, Directadmin, WHMCS) and related tasks.
  • Complete projection, production and administration of various web based projects.
  • Advanced experience with implementation of different web applications (publishing platforms, multimedia systems, documentation tools, ad management, project management and more).
  • Good overall knowledge and orientation in the IT and telecommunication business.
  • Wide knowledge of computer hardware, including PC/server assembling.
  • Advanced knowledge of Internet resources – over 15 years of active experience.
  • Projection and administration of computer network, basic knowledge of networking protocols.
Artistic skills and competences
  • Copywriting, journalistic work (mostly IT related articles in English or Czech language).
  • Personal / PR blogging, writing entertaining stories (leisure time activity – primarily in Czech language).
Other skills and competences Physiotherapy (semi-professional interest), sports (power yoga, fitness centre), lifelong IT enthusiast (Computers, Internet or related contraptions), foreign languages (always keen to learn a new one).
Driving license Category B (cars)