Matthias Molina
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Upbeat and proactive translator, editor and author, with eight years of experience in both English and Spanish. With a keen eye for details in grammar, word selection and syntax habituated to work with diverse groups of people to achieve the best results possible. I consider myself well responsive to perform under pressure and to deliver deadlines on time. Open to new ideas and projects that can breakthrough this past paced industry. Proficiency using editing programs such as Adobe Acrobat, Google docs, HTML language and SEO.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translation Editor
Origami Magazine
Santiago, ME
03.2020 - Current
- Identified inconsistencies in text or formatting issues within documents.
- Proofread final drafts before they were sent out for printing.
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Advised authors on how to improve their writing techniques.
Author
Alquimia Publishing
Santiago, ME
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Interacted with editors to address feedback and make necessary changes to content.
- Researched and edited content to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
- Promoted published works through social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook.
- Created outlines for books, articles, stories, or scripts based on research findings and personal experience.
- Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Proofread and reviewed all print and electronic content to verify grammar, tone and creative quality.
- Researched relevant topics thoroughly using both primary sources and secondary sources.
- Edited existing manuscripts for clarity and structure according to the client's requirements.
Editorial Assistant
Columbia University, Office of Alumni and Development
New York, NY
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Reviewed manuscripts for grammar and spelling accuracy.
- Proofread and edited content written by other members of the team.
- Compiled research materials for articles.
- Maintained digital archives of publications.
- Edited press releases prior to distribution.
- Responded to inquiries from readers, authors, and publishers.
- Conducted interviews with authors to understand their objectives.
- Researched topics related to assigned projects.
English Translator
Alquimia Publishing
Santiago, ME
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Reviewed and verified translated content against original source material.
- Gathered research materials from various sources in order to complete accurate translations.
- Translated written documents from English to Spanish and vice versa for a wide variety of topics.
- Maintained records of completed translations for future reference.
- Proofread, edited and revised translations to ensure accuracy.
- Provided high-quality translations while meeting tight deadlines.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress made on each individual project.
Spanish Teacher
Padre Hurtado School
Santiago, ME
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
- Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Spaniosh speaking countries.
- Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Promoted cultural awareness among students by introducing them to Hispanic customs and traditions through class activities.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
Education
Associate of Arts - Children's And Adolescent Literature
Diego Portales University
Santiago12-2021
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY07-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Diego Portales University
Santiago01-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Translation English-French
EATRI
Santiago07-2015
Skills
- Fact-Checking
- Research
- Interpreting Complex Documents
- Spelling Expertise
- Editing and Annotating
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Reading Comprehension
- Document Proofreading
- Copy Editing
- Editing Skills
- Proofreading Submissions
- Story Pitching
- Microsoft Word Expertise
- Adobe Acrobat Expertise
- Google Docs Expertise
- Grammarly Expertise
- Designing Pages
- HTML/CSS Building
- Google Analytics
- SEO Copywriting
- Scriptwriting
- Fluent in French
- Fluent in Spanish (native)
Affiliations
- Musician, producer and beat maker
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
German
Limited
Accomplishments
- Chilean State Scholarship for creative writing.
- Best non fiction book 'California Inc', Santiago municipality.
- Best creative thesis 'Listen to the ants', Diego Portales University.
- Most popular Non fiction book 'California Inc', 'Que Leo' Library of Chile.
Certification
- Developmental Editing of Fiction
- Proofreading for Businesses and Ad Agencies
- SEO hubspot Certification
- Digital Marketing
- Dalf C1.
Timeline
Author
Alquimia Publishing
01.2021 - 12.2022
Editorial Assistant
Columbia University, Office of Alumni and Development
07.2020 - 07.2021
English Translator
Alquimia Publishing
07.2020 - 02.2021
Translation Editor
Origami Magazine
03.2020 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Padre Hurtado School
03.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Children's And Adolescent Literature
Diego Portales University
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Columbia University in The City of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Diego Portales University
Bachelor of Arts - Translation English-French
EATRI