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Lebanon

Beirute, Líbano

Nova York, Estados Unidos

Maputo, Moçambique

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

Berlin, Germany

Linguistic, organisational, administrative and ICT tasks (foreign policy/international relations)

Ireland And Germany (Berlin)

I set up this company as a sole trader and perform the following tasks:• Translating and reviewing texts using computer-aided translation tools• Performing quality assurance including terminological assessment, stylistic adaptation, consistency checks and post-assembly linguistic tests• Main areas of expertise: information technology, politics and EU affairs, marketing, websites, blog posts, press releases, subtitles and certified documents• Registered in Germany since January… Show more I set up this company as a sole trader and perform the following tasks:• Translating and reviewing texts using computer-aided translation tools• Performing quality assurance including terminological assessment, stylistic adaptation, consistency checks and post-assembly linguistic tests• Main areas of expertise: information technology, politics and EU affairs, marketing, websites, blog posts, press releases, subtitles and certified documents• Registered in Germany since January 2013 following my return from Ireland Show less

Ireland

I was assigned to three sections where I performed the following duties:1. Sanctioned teaching posts located within primary schools for the provision of language support to students who have recently immigrated2. Implemented a new function for business process management in the Payroll division:• Ensured appropriate internal controls and risk management• Inspired a culture focused on efficiency and customer service• Influenced by identifying root causes and effects3… Show more I was assigned to three sections where I performed the following duties:1. Sanctioned teaching posts located within primary schools for the provision of language support to students who have recently immigrated2. Implemented a new function for business process management in the Payroll division:• Ensured appropriate internal controls and risk management• Inspired a culture focused on efficiency and customer service• Influenced by identifying root causes and effects3. Financial control:• Compared actual expenditure with estimates and provided information on variations• Coordinated an initiative for documenting procedures• Researched and answered parliamentary questions Show less

Ireland

• Provided emergency cover for NGO dealing with asylum-seekers and refugees• Liaised effectively with stakeholders such as customers, other service providers and civil society• Oversaw ongoing projects to ensure goals are achieved• Led activities to promote a more positive image of asylum-seekers in the local community• Applied for new EU funding to ensure programme continuation (approved six months later)

Ireland

• Supported the NGO in organising the “Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders”• Ensured the participation of invitees from the Americas by leading and supporting a group of volunteers

Ireland

I was directly responsible for outputs created by the German translation team.• Served as primary liaison when dealing with managers and clients of this highly successful multinational localisation company• Recruited and trained new linguists• Led teams of on-site and remote translators and aligned staffing levels with project needs• Planned, scheduled, implemented, monitored and evaluated small- to large-scale projects• Established and adapted localisation processes to… Show more I was directly responsible for outputs created by the German translation team.• Served as primary liaison when dealing with managers and clients of this highly successful multinational localisation company• Recruited and trained new linguists• Led teams of on-site and remote translators and aligned staffing levels with project needs• Planned, scheduled, implemented, monitored and evaluated small- to large-scale projects• Established and adapted localisation processes to bring them in line with project requirements Show less

Ireland

I was directly responsible for outputs created by the German translation team.• Led the German translation team• Recruited and trained new linguists• Liaised with management on behalf of the German translation team• Prepared work plans taking into consideration the level of experience of each team member• Introduced a computer-aided translation tool which led to quality and efficiency improvements

Peru

• Broadened the target audience of this NGO for human rights by translating case studies• Provided support for training courses and lobbying activities

Germany

• Supported this NGO for human rights in the initiative “Coalition against Impunity in Argentina”• Accompanied representatives of the “Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo” and Adolfo Pérez Esquivel (Nobel Peace Prize 1980) during meetings with German politicians and interpreted for them

Chile

Participated in a workshop with indigenous people (Mapuche) who were internally displaced due to the construction of a hydroelectric power station

Scotland

Assisted the accountant in general office duties while improving my English language skills and gaining some first experience in living and working abroad

Germany

This position was at the intermediate level of the German civil service.• 3-year legal training course finalised with the Civil Service Exam of the Bavarian Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs• Assessed applications for pensions, medical rehabilitation and reimbursement of pension contributions

M.A. (Honours), International Relations

Focus: international human rights law, Latin American studies, Eastern European studies and the nexus between international migration.

Internal Training

State-Certified German Translator For Spanish With English As A Second Language (Honours), Translation Studies (Humanities)

Besides, I graduated as "Foreign Language Secretary for English with Spanish as a Second Language (Economics)" in 1994 and as "European.