Jason Hall
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P.O. Box 01.01.2118 │ Cuenca, Ecuador │ From the US: (415) 675 1878 │ Direct Dial: 593 096627933
Spanish → English freelance translator
To accurately present the ideas and intentions of a source text in the target language requires precision,
attention to detail, and real-life experience in both languages, and that is exactly what I offer.
American Translators Association Membership No. 244029
Candidate for Graduate Certificate in Advanced Translation Studies, University of Denver
B.A. Degree in Political Science (Honors) with a minor in Spanish Language
I own SDL Trados Freelance Suite 2007 and am an advanced user of both Trados and SDLX
TESL certified English teacher, CSET and CBEST authorizations to teach in California public schools
Services Offered:
Spanish to English translation specializing in legal texts such as contracts and decisions, business related texts such as
invitations to tender and product specifications, as well as medical texts such as informed consents and clinical studies.
Relevant Work Experience:
2005 - present Freelance Translator based in Cuenca, Ecuador: references available to verify over 3,000,000 words
successfully translated for such translation agencies as TransPerfect Translations of NY, NY, Verbatim
Solutions of Salt Lake City, UT, NTIS New Zealand of Nelson, New Zealand, AXIOM Translations of
Torrance, CA, Amazing Creation and Publication, SL of Barcelona, Spain, and for such direct clients as
LRA Worldwide, Seattle, WA, and Oxford Outcomes, Oxford, England.
10/04-10/06 English Instructor and Director of the English Department, Colegio Aleman Stiehle de Cuenca,
Cuenca Ecuador: responsibilities included designing curriculum and standardized tests, establishing
policies, and in general, administering the English Department of a renowned international institution
recognized and endorsed by the German Consulate in Cuenca, Ecuador.
3/02-3/04 English Instructor, Center for Interamerican Studies, Cuenca, Ecuador: responsibilities included
teaching English as a second language, creating course content and exams, and evaluating and placing
new students into the 12-course program.
3/01-3/02 English Instructor, Global Language, Talara, Peru: responsibilities included teaching technical
English to Peruvian oil industry workers, including those of PetroPeru, S.A. and Schlumberger del Peru,
S.A., as well as providing translation services related to the Peruvian oil industry.
Education:
2008 - 2010 Candidate for Graduate Certificate in Advanced Translation Studies, University of Denver.
Graduate-level course of study in translation covering the advanced use of CAT tools, the specific
translation of legal, public service, commercial, economic, medical, and scientific texts, localization and
translation of software and web pages, as well as translation project management.
2004 CSET and CBEST (California Subject Examinations for Teachers and California Basic Educational
Skills Test) authorizations to teach English and Social Science in California public schools.
2002 TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate
Center for Interamerican Studies, Cuenca, Ecuador
2001 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science (Phi Gamma Mu Honors), minor in Spanish Language
Humboldt State University, Arcata, California.
Please note that sample translations, references, and client comments clients are available on my detailed profile:
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jason@cuencatranslations.com│ http://www.cuencatranslations.com/
P.O. Box 01.01.2118 │ Cuenca, Ecuador │ From the US: (415) 675 1878 │ Direct Dial: 593 096627933
Nelly Quizhpi de Hall
cuencatranslations@yahoo.com http://www.cuencatranslations.com/ 593 7 2800434
Overview:
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in English Literature, University of Cuenca
Teaching License in English Literature
SDLX Trados, Wordfast, MS Office, Adobe, etc.
Native Speaker of Spanish
Services Offered:
All manner of English to Spanish language services in a variety of fields, with an emphasis on business, IT,
Marketing, Hotel Industry, Insurance and Technical projects, including translation, proofreading, transcription,
and more.
Education:
2002 Certificate in Translation Techniques, University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador.
2001 Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in English Literature, University of Cuenca.
1998 Intensive English Course. Verbo School, Quito, Ecuador.
1996 Pre-university certificate as Bilingual Secretary, Herlinda Toral High School, Cuenca, Ecuador.
Translation Experience:
2004 – present Translation Service for Verbatim Solutions, Salt Lake City.
2005 – present Translation Service for TRANSLATIONS2000, Memphis, TN.
2005 – present Translation Service for “BG Magazine”, a fashion Magazine based in Cuenca, Ecuador,
2002 – 2005 Translation Service for “Almacenes El Hierro”, an Import-Export Company in Cuenca, Ecuador,
Other Work Experience:
2003-2004 English Teacher, La Inmaculada Primary School, Cuenca, Ecuador.
2001-2003 English Teacher, Benigno Malo High School, Cuenca, Ecuador.
2001-2002 English Teacher, Luis Cordero Primary School, Cuenca, Ecuador.
1998-2001 Administrative Secretary, TOYOCAR, Importer, Cuenca, Ecuador.
All information appearing on this page may be confirmed with certificates or references upon request.
cuencatranslations@yahoo.com
http://www.cuencatranslations.com/ 593 7 2800434 / skype: jasonnellyhall