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Bruna Nassiff

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

Skilled Translator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in linguistic accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and terminology research to deliver precise translations. Possess strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills vital for excelling in fast-paced environments. Committed to facilitating seamless understanding across diverse languages while maintaining content integrity and style.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Translator

Self Employed
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - Current
  • Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
  • Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Translated a variety of documents from Brazilian Portuguese to English, including legal contracts, academic records, birth and marriage certificates, business plans, and medical records.
  • Provided interpretation services during meetings and conferences.
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
  • Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
  • Compiled technical, legal or medical terminology and information used in translations.
  • Facilitated communication for people with limited language proficiency.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Discussed translation requirements with clients to determine fees to charge for provided services.
  • Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
  • Edited existing translations for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style errors.
  • Confirmed accuracy of technical terms and terminology and remained consistent during translation revisions.
  • Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.

Translator and Interpreter

American Language Services
Orlando, FL
06.2021 - Current
  • Remote, contract-based work.
  • Conducted consecutive and simultaneous interpretation at meetings, conferences, attorney-client meetings, and court hearings.
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
  • Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.

Portuguese Interpreter

Lionbridge
Orlando, FL
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated over-the-phone interpretation between Portuguese and English for diverse subjects, including legal and medical contexts.
  • Executed multiple calls at once, ensuring accurate translations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA

Skills

  • Translation verification
  • Project Support
  • Business processes
  • Advanced grammar
  • Advanced language proficiency
  • Proofreading expertise
  • Cultural assessment
  • Technical document translation
  • Legal document translation
  • Industry-specific terminology
  • Interpretation proficiency
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Document review
  • Client services
  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Live interpretations
  • Editing skills
  • Excellent writing
  • Literary translation
  • Strong vocabulary skills

Certification

I am a member of the following:

  • ATA (American Translators Association)
  • ATIF (Association of Translators and Interpreters of Florida)

I hold a Legal Interpreter Training Program Certificate (45-hour program) from Language Connections, located in Boston, MA

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Translator

Self Employed
08.2021 - Current

Translator and Interpreter

American Language Services
06.2021 - Current

Portuguese Interpreter

Lionbridge
09.2020 - 08.2021

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bruna Nassiff