Irene Sofia Lucio
Manhattan,NY
Summary
Native Spanish and English speaker, translator and interpreter with highly developed understanding of Spanish/English language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audiovisual materials. History of performing consecutive and simultaneous interpreting services in fast-paced settings. Always pursuing additional linguistic and cultural learning opportunities. A quick learner who adapts to challenges as they arise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer's Assistant and Translator
CBS Studios/ WV Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Conducted research about the contraceptive pill studies in Puerto Rico - and translated/summarized relevant materials
- Translated all of Juana Uribe's (Colombian showrunner) writing and adapted it for a US market
- Presented all pitches to producers, studios, and distributors
- Simultaneous translation of Juana's comments and the client's feedback from Spanish <> English
- Edited Juana's Spanish-language dialogue to be culturally specific to Puerto Rican Spanish
Head Writer
Canela Media
New York, NY
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Recipient of the Gracia Award for Non-English Programming recognizing content created by women, for women, and about women in media and entertainment
- Recipient of the Silver Telly Award, honoring excellence in video and television across all screens for Animated Online-Series
- Wrote animated series "Super Ellas" about Latina Trailblazers
- Organized and completed thorough research into assigned topics
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Translator and Interpreter
Apple TV/ Caracol TV
New York, NY
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Translated Emmy-award-winning, showrunner, Juana Uribe's new Apple TV show: "El Oficio Mas Hermoso del Mundo" about the life of Garcia Marquez
- Provided writing, editing and proofing services in Spanish and English with culturally specific insight.
- Communicated with clients to establish scope and requirements of translation, following up after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding
Freelance Interpreter and Translator
Teamshares
New York, NY
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Consecutive/Simultaneous interpreting in English <> Spanish for Teamshares classes about Financial Literacy to the workers of their various clients.
- Translation into Spanish of all their education materials
- Translated a variety of documents ranging from brochures, handouts, financial curriculum, warnings and disclaimers, etc
Translator and Coverage Writer
Propagate Content
City of Los Angeles, CA
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Translated and summarized 800-pg biography "El Tigre" for Propagate to develop into a TV show from Spanish to English
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
Spanish Language Teacher and Translator
Tribeca Language
New York, NY
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Taught pre-school Spanish to children ages 2-5
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English
- Translated all of Tribeca Language's teaching materials from English to Spanish
Translator
Ploosh
New York, NY
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Translated X-mas app from English to Spanish.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Translator
Noom
New York, United States
11.2011 - 12.2011
- Translated documents from English to Spanish
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
Education
Master of Arts - Acting
Yale University
New Haven, CT05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature (Spanish And French)
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ05.2008
Skills
- Fluent/Native in Spanish and English
- Financial Literacy Interpreting
- Summarizing and translating novels in Spanish and English
- ZOOM interpreting platform
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Proofreading
- Revising/Editing
- Transcribing
- Subtitling
- Excellent Oral/Presentation Skills
- Customer service
- Virtual Training
- Interpreting equipment
- Remote work
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Head Writer
Canela Media
07.2022 - 09.2022
Translator and Interpreter
Apple TV/ Caracol TV
10.2021 - 05.2022
Freelance Interpreter and Translator
Teamshares
09.2021 - 04.2022
Translator and Coverage Writer
Propagate Content
12.2020 - 02.2021
Writer's Assistant and Translator
CBS Studios/ WV Entertainment
03.2020 - Current
Spanish Language Teacher and Translator
Tribeca Language
09.2013 - 09.2015
Translator
Ploosh
11.2012 - 12.2012
Translator
Noom
11.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Acting
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature (Spanish And French)
Princeton University
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