Sonia Alenda Pastor
Seattle,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Spanish Localization Specialist with a strong background in translation and proofreading. Committed to delivering culturally relevant content and enhancing user experience through effective localization strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Localization Specialist
Voicebox Technologies Inc
Bellevue, WA
12.2011 - 06.2016
- Translated user interfaces texts, ensuring cultural relevance and consistency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop localization strategies along different projects.
- Reviewed and edited localized content for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to industry standards.
- Conducted linguistic quality assurance tests to validate translation effectiveness in user interfaces.
- Developed glossaries and style guides to maintain terminology consistency across various projects.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Trained new team members on localization processes and tools, increasing overall productivity.
Spanish Language Tutor
Rosetta Stone
Seattle, WA
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Utilized interactive tools and technology to facilitate immersive learning experiences.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions related to foreign language education trends and techniques.
- Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
- Implemented interactive learning experiences such as role-playing exercises, enabling students to practice conversational Spanish in a supportive environment.
Spanish Language and Literature Teacher
Education Department of Generalitat Valenciana
Valencia, Spain
03.2004 - 08.2010
- Implemented a bilingual language curriculum (Spanish – Catalan).
- Managed a drama project with a final play to the school community.
- Taught Spanish as a second language using a communicative
approach to Children aged 3 to 12, and adults (older than 18). - Wrote a curriculum to meet the educational, linguistic and communicative needs of the students.
- Stimulated linguistic development in preschool children whose first language was not Spanish through games, tales, family images, songs, riddles, total physical response activities, etc.
- Taught English as a Foreign Language class in Middle School.
- Taught Spanish Arts and Language in Middle School.
Education
Master of Science - Geography And History
UNED
Madrid, Spain06-2029
Master of Arts - Translation And Technologies
Universitat Oberta De Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain06-2018
Post-Degree Certificate - Methodology And Didactics of Spanish Language
Universitat De Valencia
Valencia, Spain07-2008
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Universidad De Alicante
Alicante, Spain09-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Education
Universidad De Alicante
Alicante, Spain06-2002
Skills
- Machine translation
- Keyword research
- Agile methodology
- Cross-cultural communication
- Multilingual proficiency
- Terminology management
- Proofreading
- Translation expertise
- Website localization
- Language technology
- Computer-assisted translation
- Software localization
- Transcreation
- Glossary creation
- Internationalization
- Translation memory management
- Post-editing
- Subtitle translation
- Audiovisual localization
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Catalan
Professional Working
Timeline
Spanish Localization Specialist
Voicebox Technologies Inc
12.2011 - 06.2016
Spanish Language Tutor
Rosetta Stone
01.2011 - 08.2013
Spanish Language and Literature Teacher
Education Department of Generalitat Valenciana
03.2004 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Geography And History
UNED
Master of Arts - Translation And Technologies
Universitat Oberta De Catalunya
Post-Degree Certificate - Methodology And Didactics of Spanish Language
Universitat De Valencia
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Universidad De Alicante
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Education
Universidad De Alicante