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Cibely Souza

Richmond,VA

Summary

Experienced translator and interpreter specializing in English to Portuguese translation and book translation. Proven ability to enhance communication and cultural adaptability, contributing effectively to community outreach and volunteer training initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Translation

Youth With a Mission RIVER City
01.2024 - Current
  • Our base writes books, and as a way to reach more people, we began translating them into the native languages of our staffs. I was able to translate six books from English into Portuguese.
  • Our base aims to train volunteers for six months to prepare them for missionary work. Our schools are bilingual, English and Portuguese, and I was able to be one of the interpreters and translators.
  • Our base receives many Brazilian visitors, and I am responsible for interpreting.

Missionary

Youth With A Mission River City
12.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated community outreach programs to engage local youth and promote volunteer opportunities.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new volunteers, enhancing team effectiveness and service delivery.
  • Developed curriculum materials for youth development workshops, ensuring relevant and impactful content.
  • Cultivated relationships with local organizations to foster collaboration on community projects.
  • Strengthened community relations by organizing and participating in outreach programs.
  • Facilitated spiritual growth among congregation members, leading weekly services and bible study sessions.

Translation and Interpreting

Frontier Mission International and Brazil
03.2020 - 12.2022

- This organization offers online courses, and I participated in the translation of more than 25 PDFs, countless emails, and in 2025 I was invited to translate 24 videos with AI from that same course.

- I have interpreted online meetings.

Translation

Youth With a Mission
01.2021 - 01.2022

Translated two courses from YWAM, University of the Nations

More than 400 pages each


Interpreter

GX Brazil
03.2013 - 12.2019
  • Facilitated accurate communication between staffs and students, and missionaries and audience.
  • Provided oral interpretations during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.

Interpreter

Team Xtreme Brazil
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Facilitated accurate communication between staff and audience
  • Developed glossaries and terminology databases to enhance translation consistency and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project goals through effective interpretation services.


Education

High School Diploma -

CEPE - Centro Educacional Positivo De Ensino
Brazil
12-2004

Skills

  • Travel and tourism translation
  • Written translation
  • Translation and interpretation services
  • Computer-assisted translation
  • English to Portuguese translation
  • Environmental translation
  • Book translation
  • Courses translation (online and presential)
  • Meetings Interpretation and Courses Interpretation

Timeline

Translation

Youth With a Mission RIVER City
01.2024 - Current

Missionary

Youth With A Mission River City
12.2023 - Current

Translation

Youth With a Mission
01.2021 - 01.2022

Translation and Interpreting

Frontier Mission International and Brazil
03.2020 - 12.2022

Interpreter

GX Brazil
03.2013 - 12.2019

Interpreter

Team Xtreme Brazil
01.2009 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

CEPE - Centro Educacional Positivo De Ensino