Southfields Academy

Superior Conservatory of Málaga

University of Roehampton

Universidad de Málaga

Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.

Professional English to Spanish translator and project manager  -  Chartered linguist ▴ Patents ▴ Medical/pharma ▴ IT & Software ▴ UX&UI  -  Also a fitness coach (boxing/kettlebells) 🥊

London, England, United Kingdom

CIOL-chartered English to Spanish translator with 10+ years experience in:

-  Chemistry/Medical/pharmaceutical: clinical protocols, informed consent forms, training materials, medical devices and software, laboratory manuals, IFUs, SPCs, technical data sheets, equipment manuals, etc.
-  Patents: biotechnology, chemistry, medical, telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, abstracts, patentability reports.
-  IT/Software/UI/UX/UA: manuals, tutorials, webinars, white papers, press releases, reports.
-  Marketing: press releases, websites, blog posts and articles, newsletters, dossiers, catalogues, brochures, flyers, surveys, etc.
-  Telecommunications: patents, catalogue of products, manuals.
-  Localization specialist: video games, software, etc.
-  Linguistic testing and QA testing.

Wordsbridge Linguistic Services

English to Spanish Technical Translator: Medical/Pharmaceutical  -  Patents  -  Marketing  -  IT/Software

North Carolina University State / Roehampton University

Localisation coordinator

Tested software across all the current gaming platforms in a multilingual environment, detecting and reporting bugs into the database in English and provide solutions when required.  Also translated between English and Spanish accurately, ensuring the game is of industry standard before release.

Testronic

Localization QA Technician and Tester (Spanish specialist)

Organised and revised all the files and documentation to be fully compliant with Dimensions’s standards. Implemented a more effective procedure to pass internal audits successfully.

Office Assistant

Office Technician

Promoted the learning of Spanish as a second/third language by leading, coaching and supporting students to develop their languages skills and cultural awareness.

Drayton Park Primary School

Spanish and Music Teacher

- Crane Park Primary School: Teaching Assistant Y1&2. SEN Teaching Assistant Y1-Y6.
- Dormers Well High School: cover supervisor.

Supreme Recruitment Solutions

Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor

- Provided tutoring services for students taking GCSE Maths and English.

GCSE Success

English / Maths Volunteer Tutor

Translated the website from Spanish into English in order to reach new markets within Europe. Also performed proofreading and editing tasks in Spanish.

CM-3

Spanish – English Technical Translator

Translated buyer-supplier contracts from English into Spanish, serving as a linguistic support for both the firm and English-speaking clients in Costa del Sol.

Juan Carlos Ruiz Aguilera’s Law Firm

English-Spanish Legal Translator

Localised Ebury Partner’s website from English into Spanish with the purpose of expanding the business into the Spanish-speaking market. Creation of economic-legal glossaries.

Ebury Partners

English-Spanish translator

- Identified and utilized variety of learning materials, resources and technology methods to support and improve the instructional environment.
- Improved ties with students at the different Faculties.
- Promoted the different cultural activities, workshops and conferences by designing and creating websites, brochures and leaflets.

- AEDEAN 2012 International Conference: Member of the organising committee and web designer.

Courses taught:
- English Grammar I, Faculty of Arts,
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- Technical English II (for Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Faculty of Engineering.
- Comprehension and translation of English texts, Faculty of Education.

University of Malaga

Lecturer at the Deparment of English, French and German

Collaborated in the development of the educative video game for NDS and Wii platforms in the selection, evaluation and classification of the content (17,000 words),  making the title be compliant with the highest standards prior to the release of the game.
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Ubisoft

Computational Linguist and Localisation Specialist

Main roles: web, graphic design, usability and website testing. Also performed tasks such as translation, customer support, buyer-supplier relationships within Europe, logistics and storage.

Simple Option S.L.U.

Head of Design and Quality Assurance Website Testing

- Improved the students’ exam results by using different techniques and methodology
in language teaching.
- Increased the students’ pass rate in the official Police exams by 10% and enhanced
the company’s reputation along the Costa del Sol due to the English courses.
- Designed, planned and delivered tailored English courses for workers at different security firm companies in Costa del Sol, improving their language abilities and increasing their employability.

Ces Formación

Teacher of Spanish and English for Specific Purposes

Helped to create a web portal by designing the web interface. Also created, organised, revised, edited and kept up to date the documentation and user manuals of the project.

Islanda

Programmer, web designer and technical writer/documentation specialist

Achievements:
- Successfully worked with students to develop their academic confidence.
- Offered plans for enhancement in which children are encouraged to be engaged in the learning process.
- Created individualized educational plan for each student with goals and objectives, increasing the students’ overall course grades.
- Collaborated efficiently with school administrators, teachers and parents in designing and implementing educational plans for students.

Alejandra Romero