Blendi Kraja

Address: Qemal Stafa, Vasil Shanto, P. 23, Shkodra, Albania
Place and date of birth: Shkodra, Albania, 1973
Gender: Male
www.blendikraja.com
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Education:
B.A. in English as a Second Language from the University of Shkodra, Albania.
’92-’96 Studies in the  Albanian Language & Literature Faculty in Shkodra University/Albania.

Languages:
Albanian – native; proffesional experience in both Albanian and Tosk dialect
English – fluent;
Italian – good.

Author of:
Procesioni i përkushtimit, poetry, Shkodra, Pen-Club ORANA 1996;
Tinguj gri, prose, Shkodra, Pen-Club ORANA 1996;
Albagen, poetry, Tirana, Ars 2003.

Translator of books:
English to Albanian
1. Literary Theory of Jonathan Culler, Prishtina, ERA 2001.
2. Sir Vidia 2001 [A presentation of 2001 Nobelist VS Naipaul], Prishtina, ERA 2002.
3. The Cham Issue: Albanian National and Property Claims in Greece of Miranda Vickers [A research paper], Prishtina, ERA 2002.
4. Leap of Faith of Danielle Steel, Tirana, Dudaj 2003.
5. Between Serb and Albanian: A History of Kosova of Miranda Vickers. [manuscript]
6. Ferdinand de Saussure of Jonathan Culler, Tirana, Ars 2005.
7. Diplomatic Theory from Machiavelli to Kissinger, Prishtina, Dukagjini 2005.
8. Diplomacy of Sir Harold Nicolson, Prishtina, Brezi ’81 2005.
9. For-Giving, A Feminist Criticism of Exchange of Genevieve Vaughan, Tirana, Ars 2005.
10. The Two Faces of Islam  of Stephen Schwartz, Tirana, Ars 2005.
11. Machiavelli  of Patrick Curry&Oscar Zarate, Prishtina, Rrokullia 2006.
12. Aeneas 06 two plays from Michael Devine & Jeton Neziraj, Prishtina, CTTD 2006.
13. Darka e fundit - The Last Supper a play by Jeton Neziraj & Markus Zohner 2007.
14. Dashunia vdekjepruse e Punçit dhe Xhudit - Punch and Judy Murder Love a play from Michael Devine & Jeton Neziraj, Prishtina, CTTD 2008.
15. Politics of Andrew Heywoods, Prishtina, Brezi ’81 2008.

Albanian to English
1. Mustaqet e Malit-The Moustaches of Mal a play by Fjolla Hoxha, Prishtina, CTTD 2005.
2. Aeneas 06 a play from Michael Devine & Jeton Neziraj, Prishtina, CTTD 2006.
3. Darka e fundit - The Last Supper a play by Jeton Neziraj & Markus Zohner 2007, Prishtina, CTTD 2007.
4. Dashunia vdekjepruse e Punçit dhe Xhudit - Punch and Judy Murder Love a play from Michael Devine & Jeton Neziraj, Prishtina, CTTD 2008.

Web translations
--Translation to Albanian of MailNavigator email program (www.mailnavigator.com), 2005.
--Translation to Albanian of Joomla 1.0 and Joomla! 1.5 Content Management System, 2008.
--Official translator of Joomla! 1.5 Content Management System into Albanian cince January 2008.

Work experience
Present - Freelance translator in Shkodra/Albania, Owner of gegnia.com web portal, Small WISP
2005-     Editor of “Rozafat” weekly newspaper, Freelance translator in Shkodra/Albania
2004-2005 - ARS Literary Magazine representative in Kosova; Freelance translator in Kosova
Aug 2002- Apr 2003    Translator for EAR-funded “Free Juridical Help” project at CDHRF in Kosova
Feb 2002-Aug 2002    Translator at the Publishing House ERA in Kosova
Sep 2001-Feb 2002    Office Assistant at International Foundation for Election Systems in Kosova
Apr 2001-Oct 2001     Translator at the Publishing House ERA in Kosova
Feb 2001-Mar 2001     Journalist and translator at the Bota Sot Daily Newspaper in Kosova
Oct 2000-Jan 2001     Journalist at Kosovalive News Agency in Kosova
Jun 2000-Sep 2000     Journalist at Pasqyra Weekly Magazine in Kosova

1994-2000 worked as publisher, editor, journalist, translator and NGO activist in local and national level inn Albania.

Since year 2000 translating as a professional freelance translator. Accuracy, precision and timeliness are priorities for any project.

Main areas of expertize
Arts and Culture, Diplomacy, Legal, Finance, Energy, Software, Insurance, Elections, Entertainment, Religion and Social Sciences.

Working pairs
English > Albanian, Albanian > English

CAT tools
OmegaT – currently using
WordFast – used in the past, available
Trados – used in the past, available

Resources
Many specialized dictionaries and CD-ROMS
Extensive reference material
International network of associates, instantly available for consultation and support

Strength & skills
Journalism, Interpreting & Translating, Computer & Internet, NGO experience. Totally computer literate, Networking, System Administration, Windows, Linux, well-informed of the latest trends in Internet and e-business.

Computer, hardware/software details
Hardware:
Desktop PC Pentium IV 2.8GHz, Laptop Dual Core Duo
Software:
Working environment: Linux Fedora 11, literacy in any Linux distribution
Available environment: any Microsoft Windows flavor

Hobbies
Travelling, reading & writing, music, sport, driving.