Svetlana Konotopchik
Health Promotion Coordinator at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department- Claim this Profile
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Renée River Meschi
Svetlana is not only a skilled and professional interpreter- she also has the rare ability to analyze and sensitively navigate between multiple cultures and worldviews, and help each side see the motivations and intentions of the other. As such, Svetlana functions as both a relationship manager and a negotiator, helping anticipate and prevent community conflict before it starts. Svetlana has been a wonderful ambassador, deeply understanding and faithfully representing the Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Russian-speaking community members she works with, representing Harvest Pierce County to the community in turn.
Renée River Meschi
Svetlana is not only a skilled and professional interpreter- she also has the rare ability to analyze and sensitively navigate between multiple cultures and worldviews, and help each side see the motivations and intentions of the other. As such, Svetlana functions as both a relationship manager and a negotiator, helping anticipate and prevent community conflict before it starts. Svetlana has been a wonderful ambassador, deeply understanding and faithfully representing the Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Russian-speaking community members she works with, representing Harvest Pierce County to the community in turn.
Renée River Meschi
Svetlana is not only a skilled and professional interpreter- she also has the rare ability to analyze and sensitively navigate between multiple cultures and worldviews, and help each side see the motivations and intentions of the other. As such, Svetlana functions as both a relationship manager and a negotiator, helping anticipate and prevent community conflict before it starts. Svetlana has been a wonderful ambassador, deeply understanding and faithfully representing the Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Russian-speaking community members she works with, representing Harvest Pierce County to the community in turn.
Renée River Meschi
Svetlana is not only a skilled and professional interpreter- she also has the rare ability to analyze and sensitively navigate between multiple cultures and worldviews, and help each side see the motivations and intentions of the other. As such, Svetlana functions as both a relationship manager and a negotiator, helping anticipate and prevent community conflict before it starts. Svetlana has been a wonderful ambassador, deeply understanding and faithfully representing the Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Russian-speaking community members she works with, representing Harvest Pierce County to the community in turn.
Experience
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
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United States
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Public Health
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200 - 300 Employee
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Health Promotion Coordinator
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Harverst Pierce County
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Tacoma, WA
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Cultural Ambassador for Harvest Pierce County.
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2022
Cultural Ambassador for the Russian/Ukrainian/Moldovian community who are involved in the Community Garden at Tacoma Community College and other community gardens in the Tacoma area. Duties included but not limited to translating/Interpreting for the TCC stuff and the Harvest Pierce County, conflict resolutions, cultural education for the Slavic community and the local government agency. Supporting TCC and other educational facilities studies on the garden projects. Cultural Ambassador for the Russian/Ukrainian/Moldovian community who are involved in the Community Garden at Tacoma Community College and other community gardens in the Tacoma area. Duties included but not limited to translating/Interpreting for the TCC stuff and the Harvest Pierce County, conflict resolutions, cultural education for the Slavic community and the local government agency. Supporting TCC and other educational facilities studies on the garden projects.
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Volunteer Interpreter/Translator
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2022
Russian and Ukrainian Interpreter. Russian and Ukrainian Interpreter.
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Washington State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Nutrition Educator
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2007 - Jul 2022
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Nutrition Educator
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Jan 2008 - Sep 2017
Nutrition Education in the community in 3 languages ( English, Russian, Ukrainian) . Teaching low income communities how to Eat Smart and Be Active; Eat Together-Eat Better. Teaching at the Public Schools, Seniors Center, and other community places. Promoting variety of fruits and vegetables at the Farmers Markets.
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Nutrition Educator
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Jan 2008 - Sep 2017
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Metropolitan Development Council
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assessment Worker
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Nov 2018 - May 2019
Complete energy assistance and rental assistance applications through client meetings, phone contact or mail. Determine income eligibility and assist clients with obtaining income verification. Maintain a variety of records as directed. Provide crisis intervention services. Schedule appointments and review client documents in front office role. Complete energy assistance and rental assistance applications through client meetings, phone contact or mail. Determine income eligibility and assist clients with obtaining income verification. Maintain a variety of records as directed. Provide crisis intervention services. Schedule appointments and review client documents in front office role.
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The Management Trust
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United States
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Real Estate
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200 - 300 Employee
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Community Liaison
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
Organize community events, children's activities. Welcome new homeowners into the community. Organize community events, children's activities. Welcome new homeowners into the community.
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The Law Office of Michael Ewetuga
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Russian/Ukrainian Interpreter
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Oct 2010 - 2012
Interpret for the Russian/Ukrainian clients. Cultural consultations. Referrals. Interpret for the Russian/Ukrainian clients. Cultural consultations. Referrals.
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Educator
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1999 - 2006
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Education
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2008 - 2017
Washington State University
Human Nutrition -
2012 - 2012
WA State Certified Health Advocate
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WA State
Certified Russian Interpreter -
Clover Park Technical College
Certified School Interpreter -
MA Department of Public Health, Certified Health Educator
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