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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
• 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).

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.
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• 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
• Student assessment and evaluation throughout the semester.
• Preparing weekly quizzes, as well as co-writing mid-terms and final exams.

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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

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
• Prioritized tasks and made decisions based on deadlines, clients’ demands and resources available.

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
• Researched the niche market including reading relevant publications and collaborators, and staying up to date with their software products.

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
• Collaborated closely with the localization department in Paris (main office), to fix multilingual bugs.

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 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