María del Mar Cerdas Ross
San José,San José
Summary
Accomplished English-Spanish translator and interpreter with extensive experience in technical translation, content development, and editing for diverse sectors including healthcare, conservation, and education. Proven track record in facilitating precise communication and enhancing cross-cultural understanding. Adept at managing projects, coordinating teams, and delivering client-focused services with attention to detail and ethical standards. Career goal: to leverage bilingual skills and expertise in translation to contribute to impactful global communication initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Video remote Spanish-English Interpreter
AMN Language Services
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated precise communication between Spanish and English speakers during critical interactions to enhance accuracy and minimise misunderstandings in remote settings.
English to Spanish translator
Roofing Solutions
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Technical roof installation manuals.
- Costa Rica
Editor
MarlaGran: La Chica Que Quiere Vivir Creativamente / The Girl Who Wants to Live Creatively
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Editing, proofreading. Bilingual children's book by Maria Lentzou.
Content development and editing
Taboga Sugar Mill
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Board of Directors Annual Report.
- Costa Rica
English to Spanish translator
Bilingua
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Various texts (pharmaceutical, NGOs, commercial).
- Costa Rica
English to Spanish translator
Roofing Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Educational texts for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).
- Costa Rica
English to Spanish translator
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Various texts (books, articles, press releases).
- Costa Rica
Editor
Casa Galería Publications
01.2014 - 01.2016
- EGO magazine, January 2015-March 2016.
- Casa Galería magazine (Spanish/English), March 2015- January 2016.
- Writer. EGO City Guide 2016, November 2016.
- Content development, journalist and contributor coordination, edition, design and complete publishing process supervision.
- Costa Rica
Editor
Talamanca Verde Productions
01.2011 - 01.2013
- "Vivir & Comer" magazine, 2011-2013.
- My responsibilities included style and general content development, hiring of contributing journalists, topic development and text editing, and overseeing the entire publishing process.
- Costa Rica
Contributing journalist
Grupo Nación
01.2009 - 01.2011
- "Agenda para mamá" magazine, August 2011.
- "Hablemos de niños" magazine, August 2011.
- "Su Casa" magazine, February and March 2010.
- "Viva" magazine, movie section, November-December 2010.
- "Ámbitos" newspaper supplement, May 2006-2009.
- "Compras" newspaper supplement, May 2006-2008.
- Costa Rica
Editor and producer
Base Creativa
01.2006 - 01.2010
- For corporate client campaigns: School guide, Listerine Cool Blue campaign.
- Producer, television capsule for Tropical Light Giros program, Repretel Channel 6, and En Vivo and Buen Día programs, Channel 7.
- Producer, television capsule for Kern's - Giros program, Repretel Channel 6.
- Producer, educational program, "Tropical Adventure", Florida Ice & Farm Co.
- Partial development and editing of the "In-Line sin complicaciones" campaign, Cooperativa Dos Pinos.
- Editor of the "In-Line Dos Pinos 2008" calendar, Cooperativa Dos Pinos.
- Photographic production and edition of the "Loncheras Saludables Dos Pinos 2008" calendar, Cooperativa Dos Pinos.
- Editor of the "Creciendo Saludables con Tropical 2007" calendar, Florida Bebidas.
- Editor and writing contributor, "Guía práctica para un bebé sano Nido-Nestum", Nestlé.
- Costa Rica
Contributing journalist
La Nación newspaper
01.2006 - 01.2010
- "Viva" magazine, movie section, November-December 2010.
- "Ámbitos" newspaper supplement, Mayo 2006-2009.
- "Compras" newspaper supplement, Mayo 2006-2008.
- Costa Rica
Journalist
Costa Rican College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2005 - 01.2008
- "Medicina, Vida y Salud" magazine.
Head of Communications
International Labour Organization
01.2005 - 03.2005
- Eradication of Child Labour in Agriculture Project for the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Editor and editorial coordinator
Grupo Nación
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Editor/writer. Bilingual (English/Spanish) tourism magazine "Destination Honduras", 2006, 2004, 2003.
- "Perfil" magazine, August 2003-July 2004.
- "Naturally Costa Rica" tourism magazine, 2003-2004.
- "Algo más que caninos" magazine, 2003.
- Costa Rica
Contributing writer
La Nación newspaper
01.1995 - 01.1999
- "Teleguía" magazine.
- Costa Rica
English/Spanish content creator
International Labor Organization (ILO)
01.2024
- Regional annual report.
- Costa Rica
English-Spanish content creator
International Labor Organization (ILO)
01.2023
- Project: "Strengthening the Capacities of the Ministry of Labor to Improve Working Conditions in Agriculture in the Dominican Republic" (FORMITRA) final evaluation products: general brochure, fact sheets, social media posts, interviews, English-Spanish content and voiceover for related informative videos.
- Dominican Republic
English to Spanish translation
North Texas NTX Next
01.2023
- Magazine targeted towards graduating high school students in the state of Texas in the United States.
English to Spanish translation
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
01.2022
- 2023 calendar texts.
- Costa Rica
English to Spanish translation
Positive Practice
01.2022
- Translated English edition of the book "Positive Practice" by Christine Goodner.
Spanish to English translation
La herencia del asesino
01.2022
- Translated Spanish edition of the book "La herencia del asesino" by Marjorie Ross.
Editor
Powerful Homes
01.2021
- Translated Spanish edition of the book "Powerful Homes" by Matt Guarino.
Editor
Si encuentras mi sonrisa por ahí
01.2021
- Translated English edition of the book "Si encuentras mi sonrisa por ahí" by Gabriel Bonilla.
English to Spanish translation
Beyond the Music Lesson
01.2020
- "Beyond the Music Lesson" by Christine Goodner.
Producer
La Nación newspaper
01.2004
- Latin American food booklets.
- Costa Rica
Head of "En Forma" section
La Nación newspaper
01.2000
- Costa Rica
Education
Technical degree - International Technician in Ethology and Professional Dog Training
Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica
Instituto de Etología y Bienestar Animal Fogaus01-2024
Bachelor's - Journalism
Universidad Latina of Costa Rica
Costa Rica01.2000
First year - Political Science
University of Costa Rica
Costa Rica01.1997
US High School Diploma - Highschool
Lincoln School
Costa Rica01.1996
Incomplete Masters degree - English - Spanish translation
National University
Costa RicaSkills
- English-Spanish translation and interpretation
- Editing and proofreading
- Content development for print and digital media
- Project coordination and management
- Research proficiency and accuracy
- Communication facilitation skills
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Bilingual content creation
- Technical translation and interpreting
- Client-focused service delivery
- Emotional resilience and patience
- Attention to detail in translations
- Ethical judgment and standards maintenance
Custom Section
- Honorable mention, Ángela Acuña Braun Award for articles published in "Perfil" magazine, 2003-01-01
- Journalism internship, Scripps Howards Foundation Wire, Washington, D.C., USA, 2000-07-01
- Talent Identification Program Alumnus, Duke University, USA, 1995-01-01
- Special culture and language course, Beijing, China, 1995-01-01
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Animal rescuer for more than 20 years, responsible for getting dozens of animals out of harms way, healing, rehabilitating and getting them into loving forever homes
- Designed and hand-made unique, eco-friendly pet productos
Timeline
Video remote Spanish-English Interpreter
AMN Language Services
10.2024 - Current
English/Spanish content creator
International Labor Organization (ILO)
01.2024
English to Spanish translator
Roofing Solutions
01.2023 - 01.2024
Editor
MarlaGran: La Chica Que Quiere Vivir Creativamente / The Girl Who Wants to Live Creatively
01.2023 - 01.2024
English-Spanish content creator
International Labor Organization (ILO)
01.2023
English to Spanish translation
North Texas NTX Next
01.2023
English to Spanish translation
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
01.2022
English to Spanish translation
Positive Practice
01.2022
Spanish to English translation
La herencia del asesino
01.2022
Editor
Powerful Homes
01.2021
Editor
Si encuentras mi sonrisa por ahí
01.2021
Content development and editing
Taboga Sugar Mill
01.2020 - 01.2021
English to Spanish translation
Beyond the Music Lesson
01.2020
English to Spanish translator
Bilingua
01.2018 - 01.2020
English to Spanish translator
Roofing Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
English to Spanish translator
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Editor
Casa Galería Publications
01.2014 - 01.2016
Editor
Talamanca Verde Productions
01.2011 - 01.2013
Contributing journalist
Grupo Nación
01.2009 - 01.2011
Editor and producer
Base Creativa
01.2006 - 01.2010
Contributing journalist
La Nación newspaper
01.2006 - 01.2010
Journalist
Costa Rican College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2005 - 01.2008
Head of Communications
International Labour Organization
01.2005 - 03.2005
Producer
La Nación newspaper
01.2004
Editor and editorial coordinator
Grupo Nación
01.2002 - 01.2004
Head of "En Forma" section
La Nación newspaper
01.2000
Contributing writer
La Nación newspaper
01.1995 - 01.1999
Technical degree - International Technician in Ethology and Professional Dog Training
Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica
Bachelor's - Journalism
Universidad Latina of Costa Rica
First year - Political Science
University of Costa Rica
US High School Diploma - Highschool
Lincoln School
Incomplete Masters degree - English - Spanish translation
National University