Highly motivated and meticulous professional with over 5 years’ experience of translating in a business and financial environment. Extensive experience in the real estate sector, and expertise in the translation of Journalism, Marketing and Media, Architecture, Banking/Finance, Insurance, Law and Economics related texts. Consistent and high-quality communicator with a strong attention to detail.


KEY SKILLS AND SPECIALISATIONS
• Spanish to English translation and proofreading
• Proficiency in MemoQ CAT translation software
• Extensive experience in the translation of Business/Economics related texts, including Real Estate
• High level of communication skills
• Attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of Spanish culture and language

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Native English speaker, Spanish (fluent), French (intermediate level), Italian (beginner A1 level), Turkish (beginner level)

PREVIOUS TRANSLATIONS

Translation of various texts in the following areas:

Real estate
Journalism
Marketing and media
Architecture
Banking/finance
Insurance
Law
Economics

I have translated documentation on behalf of the following clients:
Spanish banks
Financial institutions
Legal divisions of multinational firms
Multinational commercial property consultancies
Retail groups
Universities
Private individuals in Spain and the UK


EDUCATION Masters in Surveying (Msc) (IN PROGRESS)
College of Estate Management, University of Reading (distance learning)

Commerce with Spanish (BCom) 2003- 2007 University of Birmingham
Second Class, First Division (2:1) Honours
Included translation modules (Distinction grades achieved)

Year Abroad (Economics and Business Studies) 2005-2006 University of Granada, Spain
Intensive Spanish Language Course at the Centre of Modern Languages (Granada) Advanced Level (Grade A 95%)