Carla Dias
PA
Summary
Bilingual Portuguese–English interpreter with over a decade of real-world experience supporting individuals and professionals in cross‑cultural communication. Native Portuguese speaker with advanced English fluency developed through 12+ years living in the United States and 2 years in the UK. Skilled in consecutive interpretation for everyday, business, and semi‑professional settings, including banking, insurance, healthcare, and immigration contexts. Seeking remote opportunities as a telephonic or video interpreter to transition into the professional field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Portuguese–English Interpreter
Self Employed Services
09.2010 - Current
• Provide real-time consecutive interpretation for in‑person meetings, phone calls, and video conferences.
• Support communication in areas such as banking, insurance, healthcare appointments, immigration services, and customer support.
• Interpreted during a high‑level corporate meeting between a Brazilian CEO and a U.S. director while working at a multinational company in Brazil.
• Assist friends, family, and community members with accurate, empathetic interpretation in both formal and informal settings.
• Apply strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to ensure clarity and understanding between English and Portuguese speakers.
• Developed advanced linguistic fluency through long-term immersion in English-speaking environments (UK and USA).
Education
No Degree - Bachelor’s in Language Studies (Letras)
PUC MINAS
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, BrazilSkills
Consecutive interpretation
Portuguese (native) / English (fluent)
Strong cultural awareness
Excellent communication and listening skills
Fast comprehension and real‑time processing
Business and financial terminology
Customer service and client support
Additional Information
• Former English tutor for teens and adults; supported learners in grammar, pronunciation, and conversational fluency.
• Invited by college professors to assist classmates struggling with English, reinforcing communication and teaching skills.
• Passionate about language learning since age 12, with continuous self-study through books, media, and daily practice.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Freelance Portuguese–English Interpreter
Self Employed Services
09.2010 - Current
No Degree - Bachelor’s in Language Studies (Letras)
PUC MINAS
Additional background
Currently employed in the US banking sector, with strong command of financial terminology and customer communication.
Experience supporting clients in high-responsibility environments requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.