Ergys Bezhani, PhD

Professional Interpreter and Translator

Certified Translator and Interpreter from Ministry of Justice Albania

Consecutive Interpreting

Simultaneous Interpreting

Translation

Editing

Proofreading

Voice Over

Education

2014
PhD
University of Tirana, Faculty of Foreign Languages, English Department
2008
M.A
University of Tirana, Faculty of Foreign Languages, English Department
2004
MBA
University of Nebraska /University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics
1996 - 2000
B.A
American and British Studies, University of Tirana, Faculty of Foreign Languages, English Department
1995 - 1996
High School Diploma
McCullum High School, Austin, Texas, USA
1992 - 1995
High School Diploma
A.Z. Cajupi High School

Experience

1998 - Present
Freelance Translator / Interpreter English Language
Ergys Bezhani - Freelance

– Facilitating policy dialogue with officials of national authorities;
– Translated more than 30.000 pages and interpreted for more than 15.000 hours;
– Interpreted and translated for country projects (national and international organizations) and visiting missions.

Sep 2005 - Present
Senior Lecture
University of Tirana, Faculty of Foreign Languages, English Department

– Delivering lectures on Academic Writing, Text Analysis, General Linguistics, Historical Grammar, Cultural Education, English as a Foreign Language, American History, etc.;
– Researching on course materials and contributing to the curriculum course design on Academic Writing; – Mentor for Future English Teachers Diploma;
– Annually assessing language skills of students for admission to English Program;
– Member of post-graduate commission for defending English as a second language.

2009 - 2014
Lecturer
Saranda, Vlora, Albania

– Appointed as the Local Coordinator of the English Department at Saranda Branch.

2010 - Present
Educational Expert
Ministry of Education and Sports of Albania, Part-time

– Assessment of Master Program of different Albanian Universities.
– Assessment of English texts to be used at High School Level.

2010 - Present
Educational Expert
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education - ASCAL

– Assessment of Master Program of different Albanian Universities.

2000 - 2011
Executive Director
Fan Noli Foundation, Arts and Culture - Full Time

– Responsible for daily running of the office and coordinating with local partners;
– Establish new contacts and organize fund raising;
– Coordinated, organized and followed-up more than 155 winning projects over 11 years.

2006 - 2010
Senior Lecturer, Full-time
POLIS University - Full-time

– Single-handedly researched and designed Academic Writing curriculum;
– Evaluated, graded and provided feedback on written output of students;
– Initiated and managed Free Writing Centre to help students improve their writing skills.

2000 - 2010
Lecturer
University of Economics, Part-time

– Taught advanced and specific purpose English courses;
– Evaluated students’ entry levels with a variety of testing methods;
– Member of team translating materials for university English web page.

2005 - 2006
Assistant to Secretariat & Translator/Interpreter
Secretariat of Network of Associations of Local Authorities NALAS (Council of Europe)

– Organised meetings of NALAS, kept minutes of meetings, prepared agenda and proposed actions;
– Evaluated reports and presented monthly syntheses to CoE;
– Provided interpreting for local and international meetings.

2000 - 2006
Lecturer
Polytechnic University of Tirana, Part-time

– Taught advanced and specific purpose English courses;
– Evaluated students’ entry levels with a variety of testing methods;
– Member of team translating materials for university English web page.

2000 - 2002
Lecturer and Reviewer
Albanian Development Advisory Services ADAS, Tirana, Albania

– Assisted with placement interviews and assigned students to various levels;
– Taught English classes to students of different levels and ages;
– Assisted with preparation of course syllabi.

1999 - 2000
Translator and Interpreter
USAID - American Embassy, Full-time

– Translating various documents.
– Interpreting for the Stakeholders.

1998 - 2000
Translator and News Broadcaster
National Albanian Radio Station, Part-time

– Translating the news.
– Presenting the news on radio.

Clients

List of some National and International Agencies I work with:
 
 

Contact

  • "Aleksandër Moisiu" Street, Entrance no.1, Apt. 20, Tirana, Albania
  • +355 68 20 27 068
  • [email protected]