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With a decade of experience as a full-time translator and interpreter, I leverage my bi-cultural background to deliver precise language solutions across diverse fields. My expertise spans legal contracts, medical and pharmaceutical research, patents, telecommunications, textiles, and social sciences. I handle complex projects ranging from hemophilia studies and mining documentation to food labeling and political science texts, ensuring accuracy and cultural nuance in every assignment. My lifelong immersion in international environments across Europe, the United States, and Brazil has honed my ability to navigate cross-cultural interactions with deep respect for protocol and etiquette. This unique perspective allows me to capture not just the words, but the cultural context essential for effective communication between Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish speakers. Whether working on specialized technical documents or facilitating dialogue, I am committed to bridging language gaps with professionalism and insight.

I am a translator and interpreter working from Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese into English. My practice focuses on business, energy and environment, marketing, and social sciences. I translate documents for academic journals, engineering organizations, community arts centers, and genetic research departments, ensuring clarity and precision in every project. My interpreting experience includes parent-teacher conferences, cross-cultural documentary productions, sister city delegation visits, and supply chain meetings for major food companies. Holding a specialized certificate in translation and a bachelor's degree with a focus on Spanish language and culture alongside Portuguese studies, I bring a strong linguistic foundation to my work. I am a certified member of the American Translators Association and the Colorado Translators Association.

Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow-through abilities and detail-orientation, able to plan and oversee projects from conception to successful conclusion. Enthusiastic, creative with a proven ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environment.

With over 12 years of experience as a linguist, I hold an M.A. in Translation from Kent State University. I am also ATA-Certified and have worked as a Project Coordinator, Terminology Manager, In-House Translator. My freelance career focuses on Software, Medical, Business and Technical Translations.

Native Brazilian I have been working with translation and teaching ESL off and on for about 11 years now. I am an online rater for the TOEIC program (ESL)with ETS. I assisted in the translation and editing of a teacher's book and study guide for Stonecroft Ministries in Kansas City, MO. I translated and edited materials on an as needed basis for use at church and the school where I used to work. I also provided on-site interpreting at church conferences and medical trips. I ranked #1 of 180 in entrance exam for the Education major, with emphasis on Linguistics, Portuguese grammar and some Latin. Federal University: 3.9 GPA I have experience translating personal correspondence, brochures, web pages.

I speak and write all the language above fluently.