Working languages:
Spanish to English
English to Spanish
Spanish (monolingual)

Gabriela Sakmar - Oficina Language Solutions
Translations & Language Solutions

Troy, Michigan, United States
Local time: 19:51 EDT (GMT-4)

Native in: Spanish 
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Services Translation, AI + Human review (MT post-editing) , Interpreting, Language instruction, Editing/proofreading, Transcription, Native speaker conversation, Training, Subtitling
Expertise
Specializes in:
Law: Contract(s)Law (general)
Education / PedagogyReligion
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.Law: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright
Cinema, Film, TV, DramaCertificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Business/Commerce (general)Communications = Telecommunications
Food & DrinkHuman Resources
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersLinguistics
Leisure = TourismTourism & Travel
Travel = TourismPatents = Law: Patents
MarketingPedagogy = Education
Medical (general)Medical: Health Care

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
Rates
General rate: 0.08 USD per word / 40 USD per hour

Rates per language pair:
Spanish to English - Rates: 0.08 - 0.12 USD per word / 40 - 60 USD per hour
English to Spanish - Rates: 0.08 - 0.12 USD per word / 40 - 60 USD per hour
Spanish - Rates: 0.08 - 0.12 USD per word / 40 - 60 USD per hour
English - Rates: 0.08 - 0.12 USD per word / 40 - 60 USD per hour
All accepted currencies U. S. dollars (usd)
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 3, Questions answered: 4, Questions asked: 1
Payment methods accepted Visa, MasterCard, Wire transfer
Company size <3 employees
Year established 2014
Currencies accepted U. S. dollars (usd)
This company Offers job opportunities for freelancers
Translation education Bachelor's degree - IEST-Anahuac Tampico, Mexico
Experience Years of experience: 20. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2016.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English (Educational Testing Service - TOEFL, verified)
Spanish (Licensed in Mexican Law - IEST Anahuac University, verified)
English to Spanish (ALTA Language Services)
Memberships MiTiN
Software Adobe Acrobat, CafeTran Espresso, DeepL, Google Translator Toolkit, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint

Professional practices Oficina Language Solutions endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

I am a bilingual legal and language professional with over a decade of experience providing high-quality translation, interpretation, and language training services in English and Spanish. As the owner of a translation and language solutions company, I collaborate with a network of experienced freelancers to deliver accurate, culturally appropriate, and professional language services tailored to the needs of individuals, attorneys, businesses, and organizations.

Originally from Tampico, Mexico, a major port city in Northeastern Mexico, I developed early exposure to international trade, customs, and cross-cultural communication. I earned my Law degree with honors from Universidad IEST-Anáhuac, specializing in Corporate Law, and practiced law in Mexico from 1999 to 2003 in the areas of Civil, Commercial, Litigation, Customs, and Tax Law.

After relocating to the United States, I expanded my career into legal translation, interpretation, and language education. I have extensive experience assisting attorneys and clients with Mexican legal terminology and cross-border legal matters. I also taught Mexican Law and Legal Terminology at the University of Detroit Mercy in 2009 and 2010.

My professional background includes more than ten years of experience translating and interpreting legal documents and proceedings related to Immigration, Civil Litigation, Tax, Real Estate, and Corporate matters. I have served as an interpreter for the Immigration Office and Immigration Court, helping clients navigate complex legal processes with clarity and confidence.

In addition to my legal and translation work, I have been teaching Spanish at the University of Detroit Mercy since 2014. I have extensive experience training professionals, executives, and college students at all proficiency levels. I also served for five years as a Language and Cultural Trainer for Tier 1 automotive companies, helping professionals strengthen communication and cultural competency in international business environments.

I am fully fluent in both English and Spanish, with deep cultural immersion and professional experience in both countries. My expertise also extends to religious translation services through my ongoing work with a Catholic organization, where I translate manuals, articles, letters, prayers, and other faith-based materials with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

My mission is to help clients bridge language and cultural barriers through professional, reliable, and personalized language solutions.

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Profile last updated
Jul 11



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