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Olga Maria Piaggio
Certified English - Spanish Translator
San Lorenzo
Summary
Organized and dependable, detail-oriented translator, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Certified English Translator
Freelance
Buenos Aires / Córdoba
07.2001 - Current
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility with a strong work ethic..
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holidays.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
- Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
- Translated business websites to support international expansions.
- Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
Translator and Interpreter
Huawei
Buenos Aires
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
- Prepared comprehensive glossaries and terminology databases to facilitate analysis.
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
Translator and Interpreter (remote)
Research International Argentina
Buenos Aires
03.2000 - 08.2009
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words, particularly when translating transcripts from focus groups and interviews.
- Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for market research team leaders.
- Prepared detailed notes per client specifications, assisting in business meetings and proposal presentations.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
- Played key role in international business efforts, working with sales and client groups to optimize collaboration.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Maximized quality control of translated documents.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
Education
Certified English Translator - Translation And Interpretation
University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina 03.1994 - 06.2001
ESL Teaching For Secondary School - Education
Instituto Superior De Estudios Pedagógicos
Córdoba, Argentina 03.2016 - 06.2018
Postgraduate Degree in ICT - Education
Instituto Superior De Estudios Pedagógicos
Córdoba, Argentina 04.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Skilled interpreter and translator
Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Written Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Software
QA tools
Timeline
ESL Teaching For Secondary School - Education
Instituto Superior De Estudios Pedagógicos
03.2016 - 06.2018
Postgraduate Degree in ICT - Education
Instituto Superior De Estudios Pedagógicos
04.2014 - 06.2017
Translator and Interpreter
Huawei
11.2011 - 10.2012
Certified English Translator
Freelance
07.2001 - Current
Translator and Interpreter (remote)
Research International Argentina
03.2000 - 08.2009
Certified English Translator - Translation And Interpretation
University of Buenos Aires
03.1994 - 06.2001