Tania Fracasso
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English and Portuguese Translation Services

> Native Language(s):
Portuguese (Brazilian).

> Target Language(s):
English, Portuguese, and Portuguese (Brazilian).

> Source Language(s):
English (American), English, Portuguese, English (British), and Portuguese (Brazilian).

> Service Type(s):
Translation Services, Interpretation Services, and Proofreading/copywriting.

> Specialization(s):
Cooking/Food/Beverages, Education/Training, Fashion/Clothing, Health and Beauty, Internet/Multimedia, Computers/IT, Medical, Instructions/Manuals, Psychology/Psychiatry, and Social Sciences.

> Software:
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office , and WordFast.

> Certifications and Professional Affiliations:
Chartered Institute of Linguists - Member
ABRATES - Brazilian Association of Translators
SINTRA - National Syndicate of Translators

> Relevant Translation Experience:
MOST RECENT PROJECTS:

May 08 - First Edition Translations
Cambridge, UK
Translation of a 20.000 word phrase book.

May 08 - Total Languages Solutions
Devon, UK
Proofreading and editing of a 4.500 word file on civil construction.

April 08 - Private Client
Brazil
Translation of the website forums-free

Feb 08 - Elite Multilingual, London, UK
3 hours of consecutive interpreting for the Camden Council between a social worker and a patient.
Subject: Comprehensive Needs Assessment.


WORK HISTORY

Dec 01 - Present
Contact Assessoria Idiomática - Translator and Proofreader
São Paulo, Brazil

General and technical translation and proofreading work in various fields such as, Human Resources, Chemical Industry, Transportation and Freight, Environment, Computer Software, Fashion Industry, Website.
Recent files translated for Contact Languages:
Human Resources Insights
Intellectual Property Police Agreement
International Congress on Archives, Libraries, Documentation Centers and Museums
Phosphorus Based Flame Retardants for Composites Applications
High-Rise Fire Safety
Clients I translated for through Contact Languages:
Ford Motor, Sherwin Williams, Sao Paulo Fashion Week, Chrysler, Intel.

Feb 01 – Nov 01
Zincagem Martins Chemical Industry LTDA - Translator and Interpreter
São Paulo, Brazil

Translation of several technical manuals about the manufacturing and application of metal coatings.
Translation of a 8000-word manual about improving safety and quality on production line
Translation of service and sales contracts
40 hours of consecutive interpreting work over a two-week period between the company's manager and representatives of an American firm. Topics: presentation of the production line and contract negotiation

Jan 00 – Jan 01
Real Time English School - Pedagogical Coordinator
São Paulo, Brazil
Responsible for the Pedagogical Department
Assistance to teachers and students
English Teacher for Executives

Jul 98 - Dec 99
Astratec Technical Translations - Technical Translator
São Paulo, Brazil
Translation of a great variety of topics related to the automotive industry.
Some of the files translated for Astratec:
Diagnosing incorrect function of steering wheel
Windscreen wipers replacement
User car manuals
Regulations control the quality of part-worn tyres


> Education:
Postgraduate Degree in English Language
Degree in Translation and Interpreting

> Additional Skills:
Proofreading
Editing
Interpreting
Website Translation
Transcription


> Other Information:
Other info: http://www.translationexpertise.co.uk/links.html

> Location:
Croydon, London (United Kingdom)

 
Tania Fracasso

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