occupational objectives
I am a freelance translator who is also seeking an entry-level position at an all-around translation firm where I am able to utilize my M.A. in Translation from Kent State University and gain practical knowledge and experience in the field.
education
- M.A. Spanish-English Translation, Kent State University.
- B.A. Romance Languages, Pitzer College. Senior Project in Spanish: A Sociocultural Analysis of the Films of Audrey Tautou and Penelope Cruz.
- Semester Abroad at the Universidad de Leon, Spain French-Spanish Translation, History of Modern Spain, Greek to Spanish Translation
recognition and memberships
- Director of the Year, Marinwood Community Services District, 2011
- Phi Sigma Iota International Honors Society 2010-2011
- Chicano Latino Student Affairs Certificate of Academic Excellence 2007
- Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) of the Cervantes Institute, Spain
skills and languages
- Proficient in SDL Trados, Microsoft Suite 2007, 2004, and Microsoft Office for MAC
- English: Native
- Spanish: Fluent
- French: Elementary
- Latin: Proficient in Reading
freelance
- Translator, Suzanne Sporri, Esq. Immigration Counsel, August 2011-present
- Copyeditor, Bleacher Report, August 2011-present
- Translator, Language Intelligence, July 2011-present
work experience
- Spanish Tutor, Claremont Tutors, September 2011-present
- Spanish Instructor, After-School Enrichment Programs, September 2011-present
- Server, Flappers Comedy Club, August 2011-present
- Camp Director, Marinwood Community Services District, Summers 2009-2011
- Graduate Assistant, Kent State University, August 2010-May 2011
- Spanish Tutor, Kent State University, January 2010-May 2010
- Server, Schwebel Room, Kent State University, October 2009-May 2010
- On-Call Branch Office Administrator, Edward Jones Investments, June 2007-December 2010
- Administrative Assistant, Dean of Faculty's Office, Pitzer College, September 2008-May 2008
- Administrative Assistant, Center for California Cultural and Social Issues, October 2005-December 2007
volunteer experience
- Translator, Marin County Medical Campus, Summer 2010
- Student Athletics Committee, Pitzer College. 2008-2009
- Prospective Student Sponsor, Pitzer College Diversity Program, September 2005- May 2009
- New Student Sponsor, Chicano Latino Student Affairs, August 2006-May 2007
- Counselor, Westminster Woods Summer camp, Seasonally 2003-2008