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Translation combinations: 
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SpanishPortuguese(Brasil)High
Portuguese(Brasil)SpanishHigh
EnglishPortuguese(Brasil)High
EnglishSpanishHigh
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TRANSLATOR
EN <> PTBR <> SP
SPECIALIZED IN:
COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS TRANSLATION
AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION

ABOUT ME
Passionate translator with volunteer experience, including TED Talks and
over 15,000 words for Translators Without Borders. Native Spanish speaker
from Colombia, fluent in English (C1) and Brazilian Portuguese, based in
São Paulo since 2019. Specialized in commercial, financial, and business
translations, with a growing interest in audiovisual work. My background as
a Quality and Training Manager honed my attention to detail and provided
experience in creating and translating training materials for diverse
audiences. Dedicated, detail-oriented, and skilled in research and time
management, I deliver high-quality translations under tight deadlines and I
am eager to expand my expertise in the translation industry.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Audiovisual Translator
TED Translators | Jun 2024 - present
Translated and transcribed TED Talk captions in EN <> PTBR <> SP,
ensuring accuracy and adherence to TED’s quality and accessibility
standards to faithfully convey the speaker's tone and message

Volunteer Translator
Translators Without Borders | Aug 2024 - present
Translated 15,000+ words from English to Spanish for humanitarian
organizations, ensuring accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and clarity across
diverse topics. Supported impactful nonprofit projects under tight
deadlines for organizations including Climate Cardinals, GISF, INEE, and
Nonviolent Peaceforce.

S O F T W A R E S
Trados Studio
SmartCat
Subtitle Edit

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tradutor do Zero
Vida de Tradutor, São Paulo, Brazil | June 2024 - June 2025
Comprehensive training on foundational translation skills, covering
essential techniques, industry practices, and tools to support a translation
career. Gained expertise in translation theory, CAT tools, and applied
techniques, with a total of 80 hours of practical training.

Postgraduate Degree in Project Management
Anhembi Morumbi University, São Paulo, Brazil | June 2024 – June
2025
Focused on project management principles and agile methodologies,
gaining skills to effectively lead technology-driven projects.

Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages
EAN University, Bogotá, Colombia | Jan 2012 - Sept 2016
Focused on translation of commercial and business documents, with
extensive training in English, Portuguese, and French. Developed strong
linguistic and cultural skills tailored to professional and business context