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SUMMARY

I am a native Portuguese speaker from Brazil, who graduated at advanced level in English from C.C.A.A English School in 1992 and I have worked as a Translator and English Teacher for several years since then. Currently, I work as a full-time Professional Translator in Florianopolis-SC.

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

I am responsible, reliable, and like to develop a friendly professional relationship with employers and colleagues. I am able to finalize jobs within required deadlines while delivering high-quality results.

TRANSLATION PAIRS

The translation pairs I work with are:

English-Portuguese / Portuguese-English;

Spanish-Portuguese;

Spanish-English.

SPECIALTIES

My specialties are the following:

IT (Online content, websites, apps, and desktop software)

Legislation (Environmental, Health & Safety and others)

Academic and Scientific Articles

Technical (User/Operation Manuals, Equipment instructions, Safety Procedures, Reports, and others);

SERVICES

My current services include:

Translation;

Post-editing;

Localization;

CAT Tools

SDL TRADOS Studio;

MateCat;

Agency Platforms (Smartling, Wordbee, etc.)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Ten years of experience as a full-time Professional Translator;

Latest jobs:

- Freelance Translator at Enhesa Compliance Company (7/2018 - Current)

- Freelance Translator at LocTeam Language Services (1/2018-Current)

- Freelance Translator at Terra Translations (1/2018 - Current)

- Academic translations for University Graduate Programs (1/2016-Current)

Significant Achievements:

• Increase of company sales and profitability by adapting product documentation and commercial material to the Brazilian market;

• Contribution to industrial performance, standardization, and safety through the translation of manufacturing-related content;

• Several academic translations accepted for publication by International Journals, allowing Brazilian authors to publicize their research;

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

Electrotechnology Technician from CEFET-MG - Centro Federal de Tecnologia (2006-2008)

Mechanical Engineering major at UFSC - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (1995-1998 - Incomplete)

TOEFL Proficiency Test Certificate (2016-2018)

EDX Advanced Language Courses (2013-2018)

Advanced Level in English from CCAA English School (1986-1992)

RELEVANT INFORMATION AND SKILLS

Experience living and working abroad (California - US)

International professional travels (Europe and Latin America)

Intermediate Computer skills (CAT Tools, Google Drive, Internet, Office, and Design tools)

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