Olha Halat: Portfolio

I'm a digital native with over 8 years of experience in IT/tech. A social studies graduate with passion for languages, I am particularly good at conducting research and explaining things in writing.

I started learning web development at the end of 2019. Now, I'm looking forward to exploring new areas, solving real-life problems, and sharing my experience with others.

Writing articles, copy, guides, short stories
Translation website/app copy, articles, non-fiction, film (subtitling)
Marketing content, analytics, social media, email, SEO
Graphics Adobe InDesign
Web Development HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery

Work experience

Feb 2017 – Sep 2019

Content Marketing Specialist

Caissa Global, Berlin

Content strategy and content creation across multiple channels (email, social media, blog, print);
Website administration, collaboration with developers on improvement and fixes of the website within the budget;
Collaboration with marketing contractors, supervision of their work.

Nov – Dec 2016

Localization QA

ANAKAN, Berlin

In my brief time at ANAKAN (now Lionbridge), I provided the quality of Ukrainian localization for mobile games (both iOS and Android). This included both review of the actual strings and identifying/tracking issues and bug reporting.

2011 – Present

Content Creator, Translator, Marketing Specialist

Freelance, Kyiv/Berlin

Have cooperated as a content creator and translator/localization specialist with numerous companies and projects, including: Tandem, zero one 24 (24h EUROPA), NEWOLDSTAMP, Django Stars, Bizzoom Projects, Cubits, App Solutions, Odessa Grain Company, MOLODIST International Film Festival, etc.

Jun 2015 – Feb 2016

Marketing Copywriter

Govitall, Kyiv

At Govitall, my main responsibilities were to create marketing content, ensure its quality, and improve it based on the UI/UX test results. I also briefly mentored a team of content writers.

Oct 2014 – Apr 2015

Marketing Copywriter

WNB Solutions (Cex.io), Kyiv

While working with a cryptocurrency marketplace company, I had a chance to learn about Bitcoin and other crypto both as a currency and technology behind them.
I was creating content for various company’s products and distributing it across multiple channels. I also managed the communities on Reddit and Bitcoin forums.

Dec 2011 – Aug 2014

Copywriter/Content Manager

CloneFish, Kyiv

During my time with CloneFish, I participated in a number of projects, from SEO content creation for dating websites to managing a mini social network and a desktop games browser. I also recorded and edited videos for an iOS games-themed YouTube channel (@appyshka).

Nov 2010 – Dec 2011

Sales Assistant

Globe Bookstore, Kyiv

At Globe Bookstore, an English-language literature store, I had a chance to develop my communication skills, improve my spoken English, and read a lot of books (mostly fiction).