I'm a translator since 1996 working with major translation agencies and final clients.
I have an University degree in translation and several languages diplomas.
I've proven experience in several areas and references from all over the world in translation, proofreading, subtitling, localization and revision.
Experience
Janela das Palavras, Lda
Jan 2018 – Present
Portugal
Senior Project Manager
- Management of translation projects
- Creation of a customer and supplier database
- Preparation of jobs to be sent to translators, creation of PO, reception and final verification
- Client invoicing
- Prospecting new clients
- Translator and Project Manager
- Management of the translation office
- Market research and contact with potential clients
- Development of marketing strategies to attract new customers
Freelancer
Jan 1996 – Present
Portugal
Freelance Translator
Proven experience in various areas and references in translation, proofreading and editing for translation agencies and final clients, in the areas of:
- Social sciences,
- Technology and engineering (internet, software, computer games, applications for mobile devices,
- Instruction manuals, automotive manuals and machinery);
- Sports and leisure hotels, travel, tour guides, etc) ;
- Fashion and clothing;
- Medicine and medical devices;
- Legal and business (audit reports, reports and accounts, etc)
- Government documents (reports, contracts, forms, ...)
Lista de Conquistas, Lda
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018
Portugal
Assistant Director
Management assistant with organisational responsibility:
- Invoice creation,
- Customer contacts,
- Preparation of orders
- Processing of shipping documents by land and sea.
Grupo Verano, S.A.
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015
Portugal
Executive Assistant / Oficial Translator
- Executive assistant for a group of 8 companies
- Preparation of business trips and participation in the trips as an interpreter
- Translation of all company documents including legal documentation (contracts, SPAs, SCOs, FCOs)
- Meetings with clients, suppliers and foreign contacts in Europe and Africa.
- Development of investment studies.
- Assistance in the design and development and maintenance of the company's website.
- Executive and administrative support of the 8 group companies.
- Preparation of company presentations, company profile, product and investment presentations.
- Export support in several areas.
PMH - Produtos Médico Hospitalares, S.A.
Jan 2004 – Jan 2008
Portugal
Product Manager / Foreign Language Correspondent
- Responsible for all technical translations of quality-related documents, commercial documentation
- Instructions for use and general documentation.
- Product study and management, preparation and implementation of annual Marketing plan.
- Participation in the preparation process for quality certification (ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485:2003, Directive 93/42/EEC)
- Support in the preparation of quality management manuals
Education
Evolui.com
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Profissional training in Creating contents for E-learning, Profissional training in Creating contents for E-learning
Evolui.com
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Profissional training in workshop for E-trainers, Profissional training in workshop for E-trainers
Evolui.com
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Professional training in Training Management, Professional training in Training Management
Evolui.com
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Professional training in open and distance education, Professional training in open and distance education
PMH and SGS
Jan 2005 – Jan 2008
ISO 9001 :2000 and ISO 13485 :2003 quality training, Quality
Alliance Française
Jan 1997 – Jan 1998
Diplôme Pratique de la Langue Française, French Language