US Department of State Conference Level Portuguese Interpreter. Speaker on Medical Interpretation at ATA meeting in Las Vegas
Registered Nurse in Florida, familiar with medical terminology also member of the Brazilian Bar Association, so Legal is my forte.
I have been translating and interpreting in the legal, health care, education and business sectors. In addition to my decade of work experience as an in-house translator, I am certified for translation from English into Portuguese.
My home office computer equipment includes a desktop computer, high speed Internet access and fax machine. With each freelance project I undertake, I guarantee high quality work delivered on or before deadline and prompt response to your phone calls and e-mails. Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information.
With twenty-five years of experience as a certified conference interpreter, I specialize in business and international affairs, providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation across on-site, telephone, and video remote settings. My primary working languages are Portuguese and English, complemented by Spanish and French, allowing me to facilitate clear communication for high-level meetings, press conferences, and technical seminars. My background includes long-term contracts with major international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the U.S. Department of State, alongside corporate assignments for clients like General Motors and IBM. As a member of the Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence (AIIC) and the American Translators Association (ATA), I adhere to strict professional standards while delivering precise linguistic support in diverse professional environments.
- Fluent in the Brazilian Portuguese and English languages.
- Proficient in all PC Microsoft Office applications.
-Currently work with the assistance of Trados Studio 2009 software.
- Associate member of the American Translators Association.
- Member of the Interpreters Division of the American Translators Association.
- Notary Public of the State of Florida.
I am an English to Portuguese translator and interpreter who also works from Spanish into English and Portuguese. My practice covers both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for on-site meetings, telephone calls, and video remote proceedings. I translate and interpret across business, energy and environment, finance, legal, marketing, medical and pharmaceutical, and social sciences fields. My background includes extensive work with U.S. courts, public defenders, and federal attorneys, as well as support for international conferences and high-profile trials. I have served as a court-approved interpreter for the U.S. Department of State and maintain active membership in the American Translators Association. Additional training in court reporting and conference interpreting informs my approach to accuracy and terminology in complex settings.
I am an American citizen originally from Brazil. I have a Law degree from a Brazilian university and a Master degree from University of Georgia. As a lawyer I am used to meeting deadlines. Having graduated from a top university, I have very good language skills. I teach Portuguese as a second language and I have been working as a Translator and Interpreter for the past 6 years.
I am proficient in several different languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Yiddish, Italian, French, and German. Since 2009, I have received a substantial amount of educational and professional training and experience as both a medical and a court interpreter. Spanish is my main working language, however I also have experience interpreting to and from Brazilian Portuguese. At the end of 2015, I became a court certified interpreter and immediately began working as a Spanish staff interpreter at a courthouse. Prior to this, I worked as a Spanish and Portuguese Medical Interpreter at multiple healthcare facilities. In addition to becoming a Spanish Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) and a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) in 2011, I also obtained Certificates of Competency in Healthcare Interpreting (Italian, French) and Language Interpreting (Portuguese).
