Curriculum Vitae

I am a qualified, bilingual Spanish/English translator. Born and bred in the UK, I moved to Barcelona in 1991 where I earned a degree in Translation and Interpreting.

Education

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
• BA in Translation and Interpreting (four-year degree).
• Sworn English-Spanish translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Professional Experience

Translator

• Freelance translator for agencies and direct clients.
• Clients include:

- City councils
- International organisations
- Universities
- Law firms
- Business organisations
- Publishers

• Recent projects:

- Due diligence report: 9000 words
- Institutional magazine for the Autonomous Government of Catalonia: over 30,000 words
- Public Key Technology (PKI) technical specifications: over 30,000 words
- Corporate website: 8000 words
- TV animation series: 6000 words
- Sworn translations: deed of assignment, birth certificates, school diplomas, criminal records, insurance policies, contracts, etc

Translation Project Manager

• English Department Co-ordinator for a leading Spanish translation agency
• English Department Co-ordinator for the Universal Forum of Cultures – Barcelona 2004

In-House Translator
• Translator and Writer for a monthly cultural guide
• Technical Translator and Proof-reader of highly specialised software manuals

Interpreting:
• MTV European Music Awards. Barcelona
• Barcelona Sonar Festival. IX International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Art of Barcelona