Carolina Mendez, BA
English-Spanish Legal Translations
NOW REAL TIME CORP., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Cel (954) 918-3870

PIN 24D00ADA
E-mail: digitalcarolina@gmail.com

Skype: digitalcarolina
www.linkedin.com/in/carolinamendez/

RESUME

Freelance English and Spanish Translator. An outstanding professional English & Spanish Translator with more than 25 years of experience. Worked for the US State Department at US Embassy Caracas (1997-2013). Translated the bilateral agreements undersigned by President Bill Clinton during his presidential visit to Venezuela in October 1997. Worked as a Legal Translator for a prestigious international law firm (1988-1994). Translator for the "Gold Key Service," US Department of Commerce (1993-1997) and for the US Department of Agriculture (APHIS) (1991-1993). Translated and proofread extensive papers and technical documents for over 150 international companies.

Professional Experience
- Freelance English & Spanish Translator (1988-Current)

- Specialist & English & Spanish Translator, US Department of State, US Embassy Caracas, Venezuela (1997-2013)

- English & Spanish Translator & Interpreter, US Department of Commerce, US Embassy Caracas, Venezuela (1993-1997)

- English & Spanish Translator & Interpreter, US Department of Agriculture (APHIS), US Embassy Caracas, Venezuela (1991-1993)

- Legal English & Spanish Translator & Interpreter, Nunez & Eiris International Law Firm, Venezuela (1988-1994)




Professional Development

- Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, Metropolitan University, Venezuela. 1988

- Legal English & Spanish Translator, Linguistic and Social Study Center NELS, Venezuela 1990
- Small Business Management, Ashworth College, USA, 2006
- Professional Internet Marketing Program, Ashworth College, USA, 2007
- Writing with Intention, Department of State, Foreign Service Institute LearnCenter, USA, 2008
- The Writing Process, Department of State, Foreign Service Institute LearnCenter, USA, 2008
- Grammar Course, Department of State, Foreign Service Institute LearnCenter, USA, 2008
- The Foundation of Creativity and Innovation, Department of State, Foreign Service Institute LearnCenter, USA, 2011
- Setting Goals, Lions Clubs International, 2011

Certification
- Certified Sworn English-Spanish Translator & Interpreter, Ministry of Justice, Venezuela (1996)



Membership
- Member of American Translators Association (ATA)

- Member of ProZ
- Member of the Metropolitan University Alumni (ASEMET)