Marcella Branca
Stamford,CT
Summary
Dedicated Translator and team player with in-depth understanding of various cultures. Well-versed in translating verbal communication and written words. Qualified native speaker with previous experience in professional interpretation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Italian Translator
Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
- Leverage cultural background knowledge to understand idiomatic meanings of specific expressions.
- Proofread translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
- Deliver translation services to clients.
- Generate video subtitles and developed translations in target language.
- Safeguard translated data by following ethical codes and industry best practices.
- Review and update translations to conform to contemporary trends and developments.
- Duplicate original document style and flow.
- Translate important departmental materials.
Collaboration Consultant
Meraviglioso Travel
03.2023 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of tours and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
- Organize special events for guests during tours, enhancing their overall experience and promoting repeat business.
- Provide information on various sites throughout area to provide interest.
- Work closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
- Utilize effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
Italian Proofreader/Editor
The Frommer's Guides
1999 - 2003
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
- Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
- Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
- Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Used organized approach to manage different deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Milan
Milan, Italy1998
Skills
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Editing skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Client Service
- Proofreading
- Attention to Detail
- Language Localization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpretation Proficiency
- Cross-cultural communication
- Transcription Services
- Cultural Awareness
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Collaboration Consultant
Meraviglioso Travel
03.2023 - Current
Freelance Italian Translator
Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
Italian Proofreader/Editor
The Frommer's Guides
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Milan