Member since Jun '05

Working languages:
Spanish to English
Portuguese to English
Spanish to Portuguese
Tonia Wind
PhD in Romance Languages & Literature

United Kingdom
Local time: 13:36 BST (GMT+1)

Native in: English (Variants: US, British) Native in English, Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian) Native in Portuguese
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Portuguese/Spanish to English Translator - Specializing in Literature, Teaching, Cultural Studies, Legal, International Business
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
This person previously served as a ProZ.com moderator.
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Training
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KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 59, Questions answered: 61, Questions asked: 15
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer
Translation education PhD - University of Georgia
Experience Years of experience: 24. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2005. Became a member: Jun 2005.
Credentials Portuguese to English (Advanced High in Portuguese-English-Portuguese)
Spanish to English (Georgia State University, verified)
Portuguese to English (ACTFL, verified)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Pagemaker, Powerpoint, SDLX, Trados Studio, Wordfast
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
Bio
PhD in Romance Languages (Hispanic and Lusophone Studies), Master of Arts in Brazilian Literature, with a concentration in Translation and Comparative Literature. Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, with an English minor. Published author & translator with twenty years of experience as a professional Portuguese, Spanish, and English translator. Expertise in translation of literary, academic, legal, and international business texts. Adaptable professional with experience in a variety of academic and non-academic roles in the United States and Latin America. Eight years of teaching, administrative, and research experience in Higher Education Institutions. Qualified ESOL public school teacher in US. International Business development and market research experience with a focus on US Hispanic Market, and Latin America.
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Total pts earned: 59
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Top languages (PRO)
Portuguese to English35
Spanish to English20
English to Portuguese4
Top general fields (PRO)
Other20
Art/Literary16
Tech/Engineering8
Law/Patents8
Bus/Financial7
Top specific fields (PRO)
Poetry & Literature12
Manufacturing8
Architecture8
Law (general)8
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs4
Finance (general)4
Education / Pedagogy4
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Keywords: portuguese, literature, literary, literary translation, international business, academic, spanish, Brazil, Lusophone Studies, Hispanic Studies


Profile last updated
Apr 10, 2020