David Martínez Argüelles

Freelance translator & copywriter (EN > ES)

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Intro

Gijón, Spain

Studied Translation studies at Superior Institute of Language and Translation Studies (ISTRAD)

Studied at Universidad de Oviedo

Joined November 18, 2020

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

Italian

Basic

French

Basic

About

Highly focused translator and linguist expert, with over 1,5 year of experience in English-Spanish translator. Expert in multimedia translation, copywriting and proofreading. Passionate about the world of entertaining, ranging from movies and TV shows to video games. I enjoy text composition, critical analysis and discovering new and personal ways of understanding things. Always in search of new opportunities that help me develop my skills and experience as a translator. Expecting new and fresh challenges, to become more accomplished each day.

Experience

MAVI Nuevas Tecnologías

Feb 2020 – Apr 2020

Business English Trainer

In charge of organizing and imparting business English lessons to employees of different proficiency levels. Designed the lessons, organized the teaching groups and evaluated each employee individually.

Dubbing School of Asturias

Sep 2019 – Feb 2020

EN > ES Translator

Translated screenplays, to be used as dubbing materials during the school's lessons and seminars. Proofreading, script adaptation and general language assistance.

Junta of the Principality of Asturias

Sep 2018 – Jun 2019

Trainee Translator

Translated legal texts, belonging to law magazines and other juridical publications from USA and UK. Assisted in the management of the libraries and archives for the Junta of the Principality, and organized the online database.

Education

Superior Institute of Language and Translation Studies (ISTRAD)

Sep 2018 – Sep 2020

Master's Degree in Multimedia Translation, Translation studies

Universidad de Oviedo

Sep 2014 – Jun 2018

Bachelor's Degree in English Studies