Lydia GarcÃa
Spanish-English Translator and Interpreter
I am a multi-skilled and reliable translator with a proven ability to translate written documents.
I learn quickly and I can absorb new ideas. I am able to work in a team and manage stress.
I can communicate clearly and effectively with people from all social or professional backgrounds. ​
Spanish-English Translations (IT, engineering and marketing).
Internship - Inerza, S.A. (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain)
​December 2012 - January 2013
Languages
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Spanish (mothertongue)
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English (C2)
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German (B1)
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Italian (B1)
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French (A2)
Key skills and competencies
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Proficient in CAT tools (Deja Vù X, TRADOS) and subtitling tools (Aegisub) and dedicated to continuing professional development.
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Highly skilled in OpenOffice, Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
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Excellent communication and social skills.
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Ability to work to tight deadlines.
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Willing to travel and able to work under pressure.
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Daily output of 1,500 to 2,000 words in the following areas: law, information technology, business, marketing. ​


2010 - present
2010 - present
Freelance Audiovisual Translation (Leeds, UK)
December 2011 – January 2012
German-Spanish Documentary Translation and Subtitling.
English-Spanish ​Translation of a PhD abstract.
Freelance Technical Translator (Leeds, UK)
November 2011 – December 2011
Erasmus exchange student, two semesters.
Significant courses included: medical translation, advanced german courses.
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- Universität Leipzig, Germany
​2010 - 2011
- BA in Translation and Interpreting - ULPGC (Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain)
​2007 - 2013
RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
Work​
experience​
Education
Private Spanish teacher (Leeds, UK)
November 2011 – May 2012
Spanish grammar and conversation lessons.
Audiovisual translation, scientific and technical translation, economic translation, literary translation, terminology and CAT tools.
Simultaneous Interpreting, Consecutive Interpreting.
Freelance Translator - Uni Leeds (Leeds, UK)
April 2013 - May 2013
Technical translation
Freelance Translator, Madrid (Spain)
June 2013 - August 2013
Translating, Subtitling and Proofreading
Freelance Translator, London (UK)
March 2014 - Present
Subtitling