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Armando Quesada Ruiz

Translator (English-Spanish/Spanish-English)
Cartago ,C

Summary

Enthusiastic translator with over 10 years of experience, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in translation and linguistics related tasks. Recognized consistently for performance excellence, resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Work History

Freelance Translator

Own
Cartago
2010.01 - Current
  • Translated documents in English and Spanish.
  • Supported third party operations by translating legal documents, technical, financial texts, CVs, marketing texts and others.
  • Follow up with clients after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding.
  • Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
  • Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.

Translator

ADS (Air Dispatch Service)
Alajuela
2010.08 - 2020.03
  • Supported operations by translating key departmental documents such as legal and financial texts, handbooks and human resources materials into Spanish and English. Also audio transcriptions with their respective translation into English.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to establish scope and requirements of translation, following up after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding.
  • Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.

Translator (Ad Honorem)

Fundación KETO
San José
2009.07 - 2010.03
  • Collaborated with KETO Foundation's website between 2009-2010, by translating biology articles of various topics, such as management and preservations of marine resources.

Market Research Interviewer

Datascension
San Pedro, San José
2006.01 - 2008.01
  • Followed established guidelines and recommendations from supervisors to complete quality interviews.
  • Attended pre-shift briefings and meetings to receive up-to-date information and changes in daily scheduling.
  • Maintained patience and professionalism despite negative customer interactions.
  • Performed quality control procedures to verify accuracy of spelling and grammar.

Orchestra Musician

Banda de Conciertos de Cartago. Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud
Cartago
2010.08 - 2020.12
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Attended rehearsals and performed concerts of varied music.

Administrator Assistant

Flores De Altura S.A.
Cartago
2014.01 - 2021.01
  • Assisted in management tasks of a family business regarding flowers, roses and strawberries production.
  • Developed and maintained administrative processes to improve organizational accuracy and efficiency.
  • Calculated hours and submitted payrolls.
  • Managed farm inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Prepared transportation arrangements, itineraries and expense reports.
  • Supervised production, sales and digital marketing.

Music/English Teacher

Various
San José/Cartago
2008.02 - 2020.12
  • Music or English teacher, instrument teacher (drums, percussion) and cultural programs: Saint Anthony School, Saint Claire, Editus Arts Academy, SINEM Oreamuno, Ciudad de los Niños, Escuela de Música Municipal de Aguacaliente, Cartago.

Additional Information

Phone number: 8320-2824

Email: arquez777@gmail.com

aqr7@hotmail.com

Education

High School Diploma -

Miravalle Bilingual High School
Cartago
1996.02 - 2000.12

Bachelor of Arts - English

Universidad De Costa Rica
San Pedro De Montes De Oca
2004.03 - 2008.02

Associate of Arts - Music Performance: Percussion

University Of Costa Rica
San Pedro De Montes De Oca
2003.03 - 2008.02

Master of Arts - Professional Master's Program in Translation

National University Of Costa Rica
Heredia
2009.02 - Current

High School Diploma -

AFS Student At Morrinsville College
Morrinsville, Nueva Zelanda
2001.02 - 2001.12

Ministerio De Cultura Y Juventud

E&S
Heredia
2011.12 - 2011.12

Ministerio De Cultura Y Juventud

Viva A Plenitud
Cartago
2014.05 - 2014.05

Skills

Self-motivated professional: ability to work independently

Organization and effective time management

Adaptability and ability to work under pressure

Analytical, proofreading and editing skills

TRADOS software proficiency Term databases, MS Office

Cultural expertise

Project management

Document review

Willingness to learn new topics and

Efficient problem solving

Timeline

Ministerio De Cultura Y Juventud

Viva A Plenitud
2014.05 - 2014.05

Administrator Assistant

Flores De Altura S.A.
2014.01 - 2021.01

Ministerio De Cultura Y Juventud

E&S
2011.12 - 2011.12

Translator

ADS (Air Dispatch Service)
2010.08 - 2020.03

Orchestra Musician

Banda de Conciertos de Cartago. Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud
2010.08 - 2020.12

Freelance Translator

Own
2010.01 - Current

Translator (Ad Honorem)

Fundación KETO
2009.07 - 2010.03

Master of Arts - Professional Master's Program in Translation

National University Of Costa Rica
2009.02 - Current

Music/English Teacher

Various
2008.02 - 2020.12

Market Research Interviewer

Datascension
2006.01 - 2008.01

Bachelor of Arts - English

Universidad De Costa Rica
2004.03 - 2008.02

Associate of Arts - Music Performance: Percussion

University Of Costa Rica
2003.03 - 2008.02

High School Diploma -

AFS Student At Morrinsville College
2001.02 - 2001.12

High School Diploma -

Miravalle Bilingual High School
1996.02 - 2000.12

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