Edesio Sánchez-Gómez Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

- Edit Spanish translations for Curriculum and Trade Book projects to ensure that Spanish-language copy reflects the original voice and mission and complies with established guidelines for proper terminology.- Assist with curricular activities development for leader/teacher and student guides. - Collaborate with production designers to maintain coherence between art and copy.- Translate Spanish editorial content pertaining to articles and newsletters.- Delegate translation… Show more - Edit Spanish translations for Curriculum and Trade Book projects to ensure that Spanish-language copy reflects the original voice and mission and complies with established guidelines for proper terminology.- Assist with curricular activities development for leader/teacher and student guides. - Collaborate with production designers to maintain coherence between art and copy.- Translate Spanish editorial content pertaining to articles and newsletters.- Delegate translation assignments to freelance translators and copy editors in coordination with the managing editor and project managers.- Assist English-language writers and editors with issues regarding cultural sensitivity and awareness. Show less

San José, Costa Rica/Greater Chicago Area

ENGLISH:Umbra Sum (pronounced "oombra soom") hails from San José, Costa Rica and currently resides in Chicago, IL.Umbra Sum began in 2003 in San José, Costa Rica as an excuse to avoid academic and work responsibilities. This motivation remains the same to this very day. The first official release, "Aún no has demostrado nada", is available now on the illustrious Spanish label, Acuarela.ESPAÑOL:Umbra sum es originario de San José, Costa Rica y actualmente reside en… Show more ENGLISH:Umbra Sum (pronounced "oombra soom") hails from San José, Costa Rica and currently resides in Chicago, IL.Umbra Sum began in 2003 in San José, Costa Rica as an excuse to avoid academic and work responsibilities. This motivation remains the same to this very day. The first official release, "Aún no has demostrado nada", is available now on the illustrious Spanish label, Acuarela.ESPAÑOL:Umbra sum es originario de San José, Costa Rica y actualmente reside en Chicago, EE.UU.Umbra Sum inició en el 2003 en San José, Costa Rica como pretexto para evitar responsabilidades académicas y laborales. Este modus operandi/vivendi se mantiene vigente hasta el día de hoy. "Aún no has demostrado nada" es el primer trabajo disponible ahora por el preclaro sello discográfico, Acuarela. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

I currently perform as an ensemble member of Heraldo, the Spanish-language improv troupe. Past Harold teams have included Mrs. Governor, Emergency Sleepover, Just Us Girls, Nogat and The Bird & The Bison.

Greater Chicago Area

- Assist with Rapid Response client requests from PR and Communications professionals as part of Cision's Client Support team to provide media information in real-time for all Cision platforms and MyGorkana.- Manage and respond to a high volume of inbound requests and inquiries from journalists, clients, and prospects through Salesforce platform.- Provide 24/7, high-quality and timely client support to a roster of well-known Marketing and Public Relations clients while upholding a… Show more - Assist with Rapid Response client requests from PR and Communications professionals as part of Cision's Client Support team to provide media information in real-time for all Cision platforms and MyGorkana.- Manage and respond to a high volume of inbound requests and inquiries from journalists, clients, and prospects through Salesforce platform.- Provide 24/7, high-quality and timely client support to a roster of well-known Marketing and Public Relations clients while upholding a guaranteed 5-minute response time.- Communicate daily with journalists and bloggers on behalf of our clients in order to help build relationships necessary to aiding PR campaigns and initiatives.- Write 'Media Updates' posts for Cision Blog, covering recent job changes in the journalism and media industry. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

- Lead and coordinate media research for all client requests pertaining to Latin America.- Coordinate daily tasks and long-term projects when Newspaper Team supervisor is out.- Update and develop comprehensive profiles on journalists; print, broadcast and internet outlets; and international news services. - Oversee media research of Portuguese-language outlets and editors.- Assist with Monitoring tasks, reporting on “on-the-move” news in the print media industry for the… Show more - Lead and coordinate media research for all client requests pertaining to Latin America.- Coordinate daily tasks and long-term projects when Newspaper Team supervisor is out.- Update and develop comprehensive profiles on journalists; print, broadcast and internet outlets; and international news services. - Oversee media research of Portuguese-language outlets and editors.- Assist with Monitoring tasks, reporting on “on-the-move” news in the print media industry for the Newspaper team and Cision Blog.- Mentor junior staff members in media research strategies and outlet/editor profile development. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

- Composed music for sketch revues "Go Hug Yourself" and “It’s Not Us, It’s You”.- Performed musical interludes between sketches and musical accompaniment for musical numbers.- Provided backing music for participating sketch groups at the Chicago Sketchfest.

Melrose Park, Il

- Responsible for development of written content for "Interlake Mecalux News" trade magazine. - Research and produce case studies of specific installation projects, reporting on trends, logistics and technical specs of products utilized.- Write promotional materials for Latin American market.

Greater Chicago Area

- Provide Spanish language interpretation between patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare providers in accordance with the guidelines of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care:- Carry out interpretation assignments at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital, as well as provide daylong coverage as a medical interpreter at the University of Chicago Medical Center, including Comer Children’s Hospital. - Coordinate and delegate… Show more - Provide Spanish language interpretation between patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare providers in accordance with the guidelines of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care:- Carry out interpretation assignments at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital, as well as provide daylong coverage as a medical interpreter at the University of Chicago Medical Center, including Comer Children’s Hospital. - Coordinate and delegate interpretation assignments for medical interpreters at diverse hospital locations - Troubleshoot assignment issues for interpreters and hospital services coordinators.- Recruit new interpreters and candidates for interpretation training courses Show less

Deerfield, Il

Develop and translate Spanish language direct mail and point-of-purchase materials for Walgreens Advertising:- Create special cross-promotional material for Walgreens in joint venture campaigns with AARP and The Oprah Winfrey show.- Write and translate scripts for in-store radio.- Develop and translate promotional material for Pharmacy Marketing, such as Walgreens Pharmacy Services and Take Care Clinic.- Assist and collaborate in the creation of non-profit initiative campaigns… Show more Develop and translate Spanish language direct mail and point-of-purchase materials for Walgreens Advertising:- Create special cross-promotional material for Walgreens in joint venture campaigns with AARP and The Oprah Winfrey show.- Write and translate scripts for in-store radio.- Develop and translate promotional material for Pharmacy Marketing, such as Walgreens Pharmacy Services and Take Care Clinic.- Assist and collaborate in the creation of non-profit initiative campaigns for American Red Cross to promote donations for 2010 Haiti earthquake relief fund through Walgreens.- Provide translation of signage for Walgreens U.S. Hispanic and Puerto Rico locations to inform the general public of the H1N1 virus. - Develop and translate product and general services signage for Walgreens U.S. Hispanic and Puerto Rico locations.Oversee translation of ad tags for Register Rewards program for stores in Puerto Rico.Translate Walgreens circulars: - Translate Spanish-only circulars for Puerto Rico- Oversee translation of Spanish-English bilingual Walgreens circulars for U.S. market distribution (California, Texas and Florida locations). Show less

Oversee “Disco es cultura” segment for “Metro” radio show on 91.1 FM:- Write Spanish language radio scripts for “Disco es cultura” segment.- Record and produce segment for airing on “Metro” radio show. Special correspondent for “Metro” radio show at Pitchfork Music Festival 2008.- Conduct interviews of guest artists and festival organizers for “Metro.”- Develop special edition of “Disco es cultura” to provide highlights of Pitchfork Music Festival for Spanish-speaking… Show more Oversee “Disco es cultura” segment for “Metro” radio show on 91.1 FM:- Write Spanish language radio scripts for “Disco es cultura” segment.- Record and produce segment for airing on “Metro” radio show. Special correspondent for “Metro” radio show at Pitchfork Music Festival 2008.- Conduct interviews of guest artists and festival organizers for “Metro.”- Develop special edition of “Disco es cultura” to provide highlights of Pitchfork Music Festival for Spanish-speaking audience. Show less

- Develop and translate (from Spanish to English) press junket material for La piel cansada (Tired Skin), directed by Jurgen Ureña and produced by Tobías Ovares (Official Selection for 2009 Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner). - Create promotional postcards for 2009 Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Provide Spanish language instruction:- Impart Spanish instruction to exchange students from Texas State University and American expatriates living in Costa Rica. - Organize and give cultural awareness workshops for expatriates living in Costa Rica.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Provide teaching assistance and academic support:- Teach Spanish Literature classes and oversee tutorials.- Grading papers and exams for Alí Víquez, professor of Spanish Literature.- Develop teaching material for Spanish Literature courses.

Bachelor'S, Spanish Philology

Master'S, Bible Translation - Linguistics