DANIELA GONZALEZ DE FREITAS
Ontario,,Canada
Summary
Multilingual Translator experienced in interpreting various documents. Organized and thorough professional with strong knowledge of translation practices. Polished in converting written materials, relaying concepts and ideas between languages and editing and proofreading text to reflect language. Meticulous and detailed professional with experience translating verbal and written communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSLATOR
PRESSENZA INTERNATIONAL PRESS AGENCY
04.2022 - Current
- Translate various news articles from English, Spanish and French to Brazilian Portuguese;
- Review and edit texts translated by peers from English, Spanish and French to Brazilian Portuguese;
- Proofread translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR
CONTITECH CANADA
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Translated written documents from English into Spanish;
- Cultural liaison between Canada and Mexico plants, by translating communications from English to Spanish and representing the Purchasing area in meetings in which the use of the language was necessary;
- Ensured accurate deployment of automotive terminology while translating;
- Distributed and controlled parts and supplies on hand using Inventory and stored items in an orderly and accessible manner
- Verified accuracy and completeness of data supporting inventory system
- Received, Controlled and Storaged over 10,000 items, incoming parts and materials
- Created, controlled and received Purchase Orders/Work Orders
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE REPRESENTATIVE
INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC INC
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for customer service at IndigoKids, by adding new experiences to customers’ lives and finding new, meaningful ways to improve the customer experience
- Built customer relationships by getting to know their needs and recommended product selection
- Planned and executed special events / Storytelling for kids
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Used phone-based, online and in-person methods to provide realtime translation and communication in meetings with the USA, Europe and Argentina
- Ensured accurate deployment of automotive terminology while translating
- Interpreting between three languages (English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese)
- Provided translation services during conference calls
- Responsible for developing presentations and trainings to suppliers/employees regarding Ford Sustainability/Recyclability Requirements (Europe, South America and North America plants)
- Responsible for managing/analyzing IMDS (International Management Data System) reports to Ford programs (Europe, US and Argentina)
- Management/control/coordination of Restricted Substances usage for Ford programs (Europe, US and Argentina)
RESOURCES/INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
07.2006 - 12.2010
- Focal point for the whole Engineering Team (Product Development Area), suppliers and service providers regarding infrastructure/resources management
- Liaison between HR and high executives, as also engineering teams, by giving administrative help related to the support areas and issue-solving regarding maintenance, IT and budget/hiring áreas
- Studies/Implementation of new lay-outs for buildings according to growth in the number of employees
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Served as cultural liaison between American supervisors and Brazilian employees
- Used phone-based, online and in-person methods to provide realtime translation and communication in meetings with the USA, Europe and Argentina
- Ensured accurate deployment of automotive terminology while translating
- Interpreted between three languages (English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese)
- Provided translation services during conference calls
- Performed miscellaneous administrative duties such as answering phones, updating and digitizing old records, scheduling appointments
- Translated written documents from English into Spanish/Brazilian Portuguese
- Responsible for controlling and organizing the administrative routine of chief managers at the Company and their teams
ESL Teacher
RICHARD HUGH FISK FOUNDATION
05.1998 - 05.2005
- English for Basic to Upper-Advanced levels (morning, afternoon and evening groups of children, teenagers and adults)
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Created immersive activities and utilized technology to enhance instruction.
- Created daily lesson plans for multi-level adult ESL classes.
- Tracked class attendance and student progress.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Tested, evaluated and counseled students regarding academic performance and goals.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Instructed more than 300 students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Organized supplementary materials in English for all students.
Education
Translation Studies - Translation
Interpret2b
São Paulo, BrasilTEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE - English Language and Literature
Universidade Metodista De São Paulo
São Paulo, BrasilBachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
FSA - Fundação Santo André
Santo André, BrasilM.B.A - Business Management - Management and Leadership
Unifacs - Universidade Salvador
Salvador, Bahia - Brasil Skills
- CULTURAL EXPERTISE
- ORGANIZATION
- PROOFREADING SKILLS
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL
- TRANSLATING DOCUMENTS
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
TRANSLATOR
PRESSENZA INTERNATIONAL PRESS AGENCY
04.2022 - Current
PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR
CONTITECH CANADA
08.2018 - 04.2021
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE REPRESENTATIVE
INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC INC
10.2015 - 12.2016
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01.2011 - 01.2015
RESOURCES/INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
07.2006 - 12.2010
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
06.2005 - 06.2006
ESL Teacher
RICHARD HUGH FISK FOUNDATION
05.1998 - 05.2005
Translation Studies - Translation
Interpret2b
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE - English Language and Literature
Universidade Metodista De São Paulo
Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
FSA - Fundação Santo André
M.B.A - Business Management - Management and Leadership
Unifacs - Universidade Salvador
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