Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Performed various translation and interpretation duties from Spanish into English, including written texts, localization, internationalization, audio files, and live speaking presentations.
- Arranged concurrent translation during corporate meetings to allow English audience members to take part in Spanish-language events.
- Translated text projects, including legal documents, website content, news articles, and corporate reports.
- Upheld strict confidentiality policy when translating personal and diplomatic materials.
- Provided interpretation and transcription services as needed by corporate clients.
Key Achievements
- Successfully translated over 300 complete projects, ranging from documents to entire websites, from Spanish to English.
English-to-Spanish Translator April 2015–September 2016Spread the Word Publishers, New York, NY
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Completed an array of services bring English-language material to the Spanish-language market, including translation, transcription, interpretation, and more.
- Stayed current with latest Spanish-language idioms and cultural references to allow for hyper-realistic translations for modern publications.
- Provided video conferencing, localization, and personal translation services for clients on a case-by-case basis.
Key Achievements
- Earned “Translator of the Year” award for Spanish language translations in 2015.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation and Interpreting
New York University, New York, NY
Graduation: 2014
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Linguistics, Business Spanish, Spanish Phonetics and Conversation, Spanish Composition, Translation and Interpreting for Business, Advanced Translation for International Business, Modern Transcription Methods, Translating Fiction.
Key Skills
- Excellent Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness & Intelligence
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Analysis & Research
- Self-Management & Self-Motivation
- Creative Writing Skills
- Copywriting & Copyediting
Languages
- English (American): Native Proficiency (ILR 5, CEFR C2+, ACTFL Distinguished)
- Spanish (Latin American): Native Proficiency (ILR 5, CEFR C2+, ACTFL Distinguished)
- Portuguese (Brazilian): Limited Working Proficiency (ILR 2+, CEFR B2, ACTFL Advanced Mid)
- French: Limited Working Proficiency (ILR 2, CEFR B1, ACTFL Intermediate High)
- Italian: Elementary Proficiency (ILR 1+, CEFR A2, ACTFL Intermediate Mid)