Daniela Balaniuc
New York,US
Summary
Dynamic multilingual professional with extensive experience in translation and interpretation across diverse sectors, including legal, healthcare, and education. Proven track record of enhancing communication for Lionbridge Interpreter Services and other reputable organizations by leveraging advanced linguistic skills and cultural sensitivity. Expert in CAT tools and proficient in project management, demonstrating exceptional editing abilities and a commitment to accuracy and client satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
Lionbridge Interpreter Services
12.2024 - Current
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Supported non-English speaking individuals in legal proceedings, resulting in fairer outcomes, by delivering precise interpretation of court dialogues.
- Enhanced communication between English and Spanish speakers by accurately interpreting in real-time during business meetings.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Supported legal proceedings by delivering accurate courtroom interpretations, ensuring fair representation for all parties involved.
- Contributed to family reunification processes by interpreting in immigration interviews, reducing barriers for non-English speakers.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
Proofreader
Distributed Proofreaders Foundation
09.2024 - Current
- Perform "smooth reading" pre-released ebooks to check for errors, managing projects, providing content, helping develop improvements to the site.
Language Translator
Reedsy
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained open communication channels with clients to address concerns and ensure satisfaction throughout the translation process.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing clear communication and consistently exceeding expectations in terms of both quality and turnaround times.
- Developed a strong understanding of industry-specific terminology through continuous research and professional development.
- Leveraged cultural knowledge when translating content in order to preserve intended meaning while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Ensured high-quality translations by rigorously proofreading and editing documents.
Curriculum and Business Development Specialist
Think Round
02.2024 - Current
- Curriculum Development in Art and Science Education Programs from Pre-natal through College.
- Lead the development of the whole Systems Learning curriculum from the Womb through Retirement.
- Presentations, translator English-Spanish, English-Portuguese, editing, business development specialist, business intelligence, financial projection, forecast, government grants.
Language Translator
TED-Translators
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered simultaneous interpretation services during conferences, fostering smooth communication between speakers and attendees.
- Enhanced translation accuracy by utilizing advanced language tools and resources.
- Translated documents from English to Portuguese.
- Translated documents from Portuguese to English.
- Performed proofreading tasks on translated materials, enhancing clarity and eliminating errors for polished final products.
- Contributed to the development of internal reference materials, including glossaries and style guides, streamlining future projects.
Language Translator
Translator Without Borders
01.2024 - Current
- Translated documents from English to Portuguese.
- Provided real-time interpretation services during conferences, contributing to seamless communication between speakers and attendees.
- Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Translator, Blogger, Editor(copyeditor), Proofread
Virtual Book Reader
09.2019 - Current
- Translate Books in English to Portuguese, Spanish, French, versions.
- Assessed accuracy and effectiveness of new and existing data sources and data analysis techniques.
- Streamlined the editing process by implementing efficient organizational systems and tools.
- Ensured consistency in writing style and tone across all published works within a project or series.
- Maintained open communication channels with clients to address concerns and ensure satisfaction throughout the translation process.
- Leveraged cultural knowledge when translating content in order to preserve intended meaning while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Enhanced translation accuracy by utilizing advanced language tools and resources.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Translated books.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Translator and Interpreter
Freelancer
08.1998 - Current
- Translated books from English to Portuguese
- Translated versions.
- Guided authors through revisions, offering strategic suggestions to improve story flow and character development.
- Developed strong working relationships with authors, fostering open communication and collaboration throughout the editing process.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Jewish Foundation School Of Staten Island
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
UAM Anhembi Morumbi University
2023
Master of Arts - English Education
UAM Anhembi Morumbi University
2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature, Translation
Uniderp University
1998
Certificate - Introduction To Digital Humanities
HarvardX University
Online07.2021
Certificate - American Government: Constitutional Foundations
HarvardX
01-2020
Certificate - Masterpieces of World Literature
HarvardX
2018
Skills
- Editing, copyediting, revision, proofreading
- WordPress, Chicago style guide
- Kindle AP Stylebook, Kindle Create, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
- Advanced MS Word, Word track, Word review
- Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Google Docs
- CAT Tool; CafeTran Espresso, memoQ, Matecat, Trados Studio
- ETL, SQL, handling/analyzing data
- Technical document translation
- Literary translation
- Zoom, PowerPoint, Asana, Slack
Timeline
Interpreter
Lionbridge Interpreter Services
12.2024 - Current
Proofreader
Distributed Proofreaders Foundation
09.2024 - Current
Language Translator
Reedsy
08.2024 - Current
Curriculum and Business Development Specialist
Think Round
02.2024 - Current
Language Translator
TED-Translators
01.2024 - Current
Language Translator
Translator Without Borders
01.2024 - Current
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Jewish Foundation School Of Staten Island
09.2020 - 06.2021
Translator, Blogger, Editor(copyeditor), Proofread
Virtual Book Reader
09.2019 - Current
Translator and Interpreter
Freelancer
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature, Translation
Uniderp University
Master of Science - Data Science
UAM Anhembi Morumbi University
Master of Arts - English Education
UAM Anhembi Morumbi University
Certificate - Introduction To Digital Humanities
HarvardX University
Certificate - American Government: Constitutional Foundations
HarvardX
Certificate - Masterpieces of World Literature
HarvardX
Accomplishments
- Simultaneous and consecutive translation.
- Articles about technology IBM community, substack blog about translation.
- Translated books, essays, documents from English to Portuguese, Portuguese-English, English-Spanish, Spanish-English.
- Curriculum program from prenatal to college for a art center.
- Collaborated with a writer in the development of a booklet presentation on Canvas.
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