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Spain

Spain

- Localization- Internationalization- Language Quality (22 locales)- Testing- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research (MT and NMT)- Content Management- Vendor Management

• Managing the overall language strategy for all marketing and product assets for several languages, with a focus on the Spanish-speaking market and Romance languages.• More than 8 major product launches (like Dropbox Smart Workspace, Dropbox Family or Dropbox Sign).• Reviewing e-mail campaigns (marketing and lead generation).• Improving localized marketing content in regard to SEO guidelines.• Giving guidance to vendor agencies, translators and linguists (quality audits, direct… Show more • Managing the overall language strategy for all marketing and product assets for several languages, with a focus on the Spanish-speaking market and Romance languages.• More than 8 major product launches (like Dropbox Smart Workspace, Dropbox Family or Dropbox Sign).• Reviewing e-mail campaigns (marketing and lead generation).• Improving localized marketing content in regard to SEO guidelines.• Giving guidance to vendor agencies, translators and linguists (quality audits, direct contact withdevelopers, research on strings in the code to give specific linguistic feedback on project level).• Reporting bugs and foreseeing potential issues that could impact localization.• Updating and reviewing client’s reference documents (glossaries and style guides), as well as otherinternal documents and processes. Show less

Gibraltar

• Teach Spanish to adults: General Spanish & Spanish for Specific Purposes courses (marketing, business, finance, etc.). A1, A2, B1 and B2 levels.• Course Development (creation of modules) to learn and improve Spanish within an academic and professional environment.• Virtual Classes via Zoom for professionals working remotely from home - A2 level.

Spain

• Planned shipments based on product availability, operations and vessels requests.• Input data into Excel and electronic data system for storage and analysis.• Prepared shipping documents (invoices, purchase orders and bills of lading data).• Tracked and reviewed documentation for time-constrained processes and accountreconciliation.

Boulder

• Performed eligibility interviews and other learning background information in determining initial eligibility for the Modified Foreign Language Program at the University of Colorado Boulder.• Developed, edited and translated documents, infographics, website and internal communication materials for ALTEC and their language courses (newsletters, syllabus and course requirements).• Worked with ALTEC's Director and Coordinator on a daily basis to establish weekly and monthly goals.•… Show more • Performed eligibility interviews and other learning background information in determining initial eligibility for the Modified Foreign Language Program at the University of Colorado Boulder.• Developed, edited and translated documents, infographics, website and internal communication materials for ALTEC and their language courses (newsletters, syllabus and course requirements).• Worked with ALTEC's Director and Coordinator on a daily basis to establish weekly and monthly goals.• Analyzed data and evaluations from instructors and students in order to improve the non-credited language courses expectations and the materials taught each semester.• Informed and advised students about the CU Boulder university’s regulations on U.S and international admissions processes. Show less

Boulder

• Taught two five-credit-hour, lower-division Spanish language courses per semester both in the Continuing Education Department and in the Modified Language Program.• Task-based and communicative approach also reinforced by grammar basics applied to language practical use to be able to communicate in daily life situations.• Planning all lessons and didactic units for an Intensive Beginning Spanish (SPAN1010 & SPAN 1020).• Student assessment and evaluation throughout the… Show more • Taught two five-credit-hour, lower-division Spanish language courses per semester both in the Continuing Education Department and in the Modified Language Program.• Task-based and communicative approach also reinforced by grammar basics applied to language practical use to be able to communicate in daily life situations.• Planning all lessons and didactic units for an Intensive Beginning Spanish (SPAN1010 & SPAN 1020).• Student assessment and evaluation throughout the semester.• Preparing weekly quizzes, as well as co-writing mid-terms and final exams.• Holding office hours to work with students, education guidance. • Substitutions for Spanish Phonology and Linguistics courses. Show less

Denver

• Taught three four-credit-hour, lower-division Spanish language courses in the fall quarter under the direction of the faculty coordinator in the Department of Languages and Literatures. • Flipped method, based on learning and preparing students outside the class and then apply what they have learned in the communicative environment of the classroom.• Lesson planning for the three sections daily, combining the online LMS, the classroom manual and realia materials. • Weekly tests… Show more • Taught three four-credit-hour, lower-division Spanish language courses in the fall quarter under the direction of the faculty coordinator in the Department of Languages and Literatures. • Flipped method, based on learning and preparing students outside the class and then apply what they have learned in the communicative environment of the classroom.• Lesson planning for the three sections daily, combining the online LMS, the classroom manual and realia materials. • Weekly tests preparation and formatting, as well as co-writing mid-terms and final exams. • Guidance and assistance during office hours to work with students. Show less

Northern Cyprus

• Taught Spanish to college students (21-35 years old) at a technical university. Levels taught: A1 (beginners), A2 (beginner-intermediate), B1(intermediate-advanced) for the Modern Languages Department at the Middle East Technical University. • Prepared in-class activities to enhance cooperative learning, creating an immersive language environment, dynamic and student-centered.• Presented cultural references to the Spanish-speaking world (realia) to acknowlege cultural points, make… Show more • Taught Spanish to college students (21-35 years old) at a technical university. Levels taught: A1 (beginners), A2 (beginner-intermediate), B1(intermediate-advanced) for the Modern Languages Department at the Middle East Technical University. • Prepared in-class activities to enhance cooperative learning, creating an immersive language environment, dynamic and student-centered.• Presented cultural references to the Spanish-speaking world (realia) to acknowlege cultural points, make connections with their own background so students could share all those similarities and differences with one another. (Students from Turkey, Cyprus, Lybia, Nigeria, etc.)• Created and managed class materials for the Spanish class with the Modern Language Department in Ankara (main campus). • Focused on the development of multimedia content and visual presentations on a daily basis (Prezi, PPT) for each class. • Method/pedagogy : Communicative and task-based approach so students prepare for a specific goal.(For instance: to plan your holidays with a friend/ to practice for a job interview in Spanish/ to describe a city and its people, places you would recommend to visit, see etc.). Show less

Madrid Area, Spain

• Worked closely with clients, translator and other PMs to optimize the workflow efficiently.• Developed and translated newsletter marketing copy and presentation materials for specific projects.• Quality Assurance (QA): Edited and proofread translation projects before sign-off to guarantee the highest quality of translation.• Managed each project’s budget adjusting to the needs of the company and considering the translators’ work and fares. • Prioritized tasks and made… Show more • Worked closely with clients, translator and other PMs to optimize the workflow efficiently.• Developed and translated newsletter marketing copy and presentation materials for specific projects.• Quality Assurance (QA): Edited and proofread translation projects before sign-off to guarantee the highest quality of translation.• Managed each project’s budget adjusting to the needs of the company and considering the translators’ work and fares. • Prioritized tasks and made decisions based on deadlines, clients’ demands and resources available.• Updated technical and patent glossaries for different clients such as BMW, MAN, Siemens and PROPI.• Maintained excellent communication with my team, clients and translators. Show less

Madrid Area, Spain

Translation (English > Spanish): The Huffington Post film reviews.Translation (Spanish > English): First Team website content update.Translation (Spanish > English): First Team introduction dossier.

Alcobendas Madrid

• Wrote individual pieces, including using the technical skills of writing and being able to structure and plan individual projects in the company’s website (start-up).• Contacted potential clients and software developers form Germany and United Kingdom.• Translated content for email marketing campaigns and the company’s website in English.• Edited, revised and reviewed work especially in response to feedback from Lead Editor.• Researched the niche market including reading… Show more • Wrote individual pieces, including using the technical skills of writing and being able to structure and plan individual projects in the company’s website (start-up).• Contacted potential clients and software developers form Germany and United Kingdom.• Translated content for email marketing campaigns and the company’s website in English.• Edited, revised and reviewed work especially in response to feedback from Lead Editor.• Researched the niche market including reading relevant publications and collaborators, and staying up to date with their software products.• Collaborated in the product’s development with the QA and marketing teams. Show less

Madrid Y Alrededores, España

• Managed social media content related to game users on Facebook.• Created media strategies via banners or in-game messages to promote and enhance the users experience in Spain, France and overseas.• Uploaded the new translated content to the Facebook database and edited before releasing new builds.• Became an advocate for the company in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate.• Collaborated closely with the localization department in… Show more • Managed social media content related to game users on Facebook.• Created media strategies via banners or in-game messages to promote and enhance the users experience in Spain, France and overseas.• Uploaded the new translated content to the Facebook database and edited before releasing new builds.• Became an advocate for the company in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate.• Collaborated closely with the localization department in Paris (main office), to fix multilingual bugs.• Tested the game functionality and proofread in-game localized text to match the firm’s guidelines. Show less

Madrid Area, Spain

• Worked in more than ten projects for Nintendo, Microsoft and Play Station, in different platforms with international teams from 20 nations.• Assured that every multilingual project met the QA and Compliance guidelines for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo titles, focusing on specific legal requirements.• Reviewed, updated and implemented translations according to each project’s guidelines in the game’s build.• Worked in big projects such as The Sims, FIFA 12 and 14, Dragon Age and Need… Show more • Worked in more than ten projects for Nintendo, Microsoft and Play Station, in different platforms with international teams from 20 nations.• Assured that every multilingual project met the QA and Compliance guidelines for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo titles, focusing on specific legal requirements.• Reviewed, updated and implemented translations according to each project’s guidelines in the game’s build.• Worked in big projects such as The Sims, FIFA 12 and 14, Dragon Age and Need For Speed.• Managed the EA Mobile team for Spanish for six months (Android, OS games), tested console titles on tablets and smartphones. Show less

Lancaster, Reino Unido

• Researcher Assistant for the Interxperience Project (British Council) at Lancaster University. • Data and evaluation analysis from users reviews/opinions after taking English courses at the different British Council language centers in Spanish-speaking countries.

Madrid Y Alrededores, España

• Translation (EN-ES & ES-EN) of documentary films synopsis and short-films reviews at the documentary production independent firm Antropoducus, S.L.• Website content proofreading and updates.

Madrid Y Alrededores, España

• Internship in a translation agency specialized in technical translations (IBM, Siemens, Bosch, etc.).• Quality check and proofreading before delivering the final version to the client.• Vendor Manager assistant when searching for translators and creating a new data base organised by language pairs and areas of specialization. • Technical glossaries update and proofreading with TRANSIT.

Madrid Area, Spain

• Translation (EN-ES) of Sociology and Anthropology research articles for the NGO Ashoka.

Master Of Arts (M.A), Applied Linguistics, A

Interdepartmental degree (Spanish and Portuguese Department and General Linguistics) Main areas of specialization in the Comprehensive.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Secondary Education And Teaching, A

Licenciatura (4-Year Ba Degree) In Translation & Interpreting, Major In Translation: English & German > Spanish

Spanish As Foreign Language Teaching Certificate, Education (Foreign Languages)

Specialization Course, Software/Media Translation And Localization

Activities and Societies: Curso de especialización (6 meses - 375 horas) Curso online dirigido a traductores, tanto free lance como en.

Erasmus Exchange Program, German Language And Literature