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Virginie Ajot

French Translator/ CSW/ CSS

Summary

Professional, skilled and knowledgeable French Translator and Wine Consultant. Dynamic, creative and
technology savvy. Combining foreign languages proficiency to a wide array of experiences in the wine
Industry and more. Bilingual French/English. Experienced French translator and tutor. Strong ability to adapt
to time-critical deadlines and aggressive schedules. Available now.

Work experience

Principal Consultant

2011-082018-09
Destination Wine LLC

Marketing and promotion of foreign wine brands (French, Spanish, Italian and Eastern European) on the US
market. Localization French to English of French wineries websites. Localization French to English of wine
technical sheets. Sales on and off premises of foreign wineries portfolio DC/MD. Restaurant wine card
remodeling. Prospection and research of distributorship.

Marketing Specialist II Bilingual French

2014-052014-07
Rosetta Stone Inc

Temporary position, 2 months contract. Translation and localization English to French. Data Entry. Editing,
implementation and review Q/A of new French website. Implementation of Brazilian, Italian, German, Korean and Japanese websites, no localization. Implementation of templates, videos and resources on UK website.
French Voice Over for new French CD product. Use of HTML, CSS and CMS System Liferay.

Foreign Languages Tutor

1993-091999-05
Russian University

France
French classes to Russian University students, bilingual classes including study of French Grammar,
conversation and translation both ways. Spanish classes to High School students, bilingual classes including
study of Spanish grammar, conversation and translation both ways.

Education

Certified Specialist Training Commercial Manager in Wines and Spirits

09/200006/2001
CFPPA Beaune, Burgundy, France

French CSW and CSS. Study of anything related to wine, from the vine to its finished product and sale.
Study of world wine history, with an emphasis on Burgundy wines. Study of grape varieties and their
organoleptic characteristics as well as their area of production. Study of wine regions of the world and their
distinct flavor characteristics, wine sale, wine marketing and promotion, import/export and the French
distribution network. Emphasis on wine tasting and description, wine etiquette, French and European wine
laws, wine labeling per country, viticulture and oenology. Study of spirits.

Completed courses towards an Associate Degree in Russian Language and Culture

09/199506/1999
University of Burgundy, Dijon, France

Study of Russian language with emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, conversation and translation French to Russian and Russian to French. Study of Russian culture with emphasis on literature, arts, history, geography,
Religion and politics. Minor in Modern Greek and Spanish Languages.

Linguistic Advanced Training in Modern Greek

06/199508/1995
Institute for Balkans Study, Thessaloniki, Greece

Advanced study of Modern Greek. Classes all in Modern Greek. Emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and translation. Focused study of Greek culture including literature, arts, mythology, history, geography, and politics. Summer study.

Completed courses towards an Associate Degree in Spanish Language and Culture

09/199306/1995
University of Burgundy, Dijon, France

Study of Spanish language with emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, conversation and translation French to Spanish and Spanish to French. Study of Spanish and Latin American culture with emphasis on literature, arts,
history, geography and politics. Minor in Russian and Modern Greek Languages.

Qualifications

Language Proficiencies


French: Native proficiency

English: Bilingual proficiency

Russian: Limited working proficiency

Spanish: limited working proficiency

Modern Greek: Elementary proficiency

Ancient Greek: Elementary proficiency

Wine Specializations


French wines: Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône, Alsace, Loire, Provence and Champagne

Georgian wines: Kakheti and Kartli districts

Italian wines: Tuscany

American wines: Oregon and Washington States

Certifications

  • Certified Specialist in Wine (CSW)
  • Certified Specialist in Spirits (CSS)