Translator/Interpreter

Ana Amaral

45 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881, United States
$17 / hour
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About Candidate

Multilingual translator and interpreter with extensive experience in English–Portuguese language services, specializing in localization, AI data training, and culturally sensitive communication. Professional background spans interpreting in healthcare and education, creative writing, data annotation, and client-focused roles in retail, hospitality, and corporate environments. Academic studies in Marine Biology add a strong analytical perspective, complementing proven skills in research, organization, and cross-industry collaboration. Fluent in Portuguese and English, with advanced Spanish and intermediate Italian.

Education

B
B.S. Marine Biology
University of Rhode Island

With Honors

Experiences

A
Archivist and Project Analyst 2018-02-01 - 2020-02-01
Gerdau

RESPONSIBILITIES - Estimated the information on client’s engineering projects (Structural) in order to generate Cut and Bend unit production list according to standards and established procedures. - Trained 4 new archivists in office organization techniques. - Prepared and maintained digital and physical archival records using a strategic plan for management in Microsoft Excel. - Evaluated work spaces for functional and aesthetic needs. - Sorted and categorized items in the office. ACHIEVEMENTS - Enhanced effectiveness in the office and found long-lost documents by completely reorganizing physical and virtual archiving systems. - Embellished workspace by creating and drawing company-related art on the walls.

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Customer Service Staff 2020-12-01 - 2021-01-01
Lojas Renner S.A.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Engaged with customers to understand needs and resolve issues, while maintaining knowledge of store products, services, and locations to offer quality recommendations. - Restocked products and merchandise. - Collaborated with team members across different departments. ACHIEVEMENTS - Persuaded 11 clients into acquiring store credit cards. - Remained calm, composed, and polite to de-escalate aggressive customer behavior during the Covid-19 crisis at Christmas

B
Bartender and host 2022-05-01 - 2022-12-31
Applebee's International

RESPONSIBILITIES - Trained 7 new bartenders and hosts in customer service, bar equipment safety, and drink preparation techniques. - Verified legal drinking age of patrons through stringent ID checks. - Organized glasses and cleaned bar equipment according to company standards. - Dated, labeled, and rotated beverage items and ingredients based on expiration dates. - Tracked company inventory and reported ingredient and equipment shortages to supervisors. - Maintained updated knowledge of cocktail, wine, and beer menus and memorized all in-house recipes. - Assisted dining room staff with setting and clearing tables during high-traffic periods. - Fielded telephone calls to answer questions and take reservations. - Escorted guests to assigned dining areas, promptly presented menus, discussed daily specials, and announced the server's name. - Memorized menu offerings to provide guests with information and specifics regarding daily specials or featured promotions. - Observed dining room to monitor guest satisfaction and provided assistance when needed. - Maintained a well-groomed appearance and observed uniform requirements. ACHIEVEMENTS - Increased sales by 12% creating fake cocktails and displaying them at the reception.Host Host - Embellished space by designing and guiding the carving of unusual eye-catching Halloween pumpkins.

B
Bookstore Staff Member 2023-01-22 - 2023-11-22
Livraria Santos

RESPONSIBILITIES - Organized signing events to promote sales and upsell particular titles and series. - Answered product questions and helped customers find requested books and other items. - Provided accurate product information to help customers make more educated decisions. - Tracked and ordered merchandise to maintain stock levels. - Prepared products for displays and in-store demonstrations to promote new merchandise and sales items. - Managed cash and credit card transactions. ACHIEVEMENTS - Collaborated on a team that increased sales by 17% by reorganizing displays for visually appealing environments. - Expedited book searches by reorganizing books' exhibitions, finding lost books, and quickly concluding client purchases.

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Interpreter - English/Portuguese 2023-07-01 - 2024-02-29
OWGS

RESPONSIBILITIES - Answered calls professionally, acting according to the Interpreter’s code of conduct with the vocabulary of the industry worked with (healthcare and medical). - Interpreted and translated accurately in real-time, utilizing multi-lingual expertise and deep cultural competency. - Facilitated communication and translated procedural information to improve knowledge between both parties. - Answered calls professionally, acting according to the Interpreter’s code of conduct with the vocabulary of the industry worked with (healthcare and medical). - Interpreted and translated accurately in real-time, utilizing multi-lingual expertise and deep cultural competency. - Facilitated communication and translated procedural information to improve knowledge between both parties.

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Pet Sitter/Pet Walker 2022-02-01 - 2025-09-22
Autonomous

RESPONSIBILITIES - Groomed and washed animals, including brushing and trimming coats, and keeping ears clean. - Handled regular rotation of clients for vacations, personal outings, and daytime pet support. - Stayed at clients' homes for extended periods of time to care for dogs, cats, and small caged animals. - Used smartphone app to coordinate appointments and manage client communications. - Cared for injured animals directly and by coordinating care by veterinarians. - Prepared regular and special food formulas to help animals maintain ideal weights and their best health. ACHIEVEMENTS - Sustained a long list of loyal customers by maintaining schedules for feeding, exercising, medications, grooming, and monitoring pets for behavioral or health issues. - Administered 8 different medications to one single dog for two weeks. - Implemented creative strategies to reduce in-home accidents.

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English - Portuguese Interpreter/Creative writer/AI trainer 2024-12-01 - 2025-09-22
DataAnnotation

-Trained AI chatbots by creating diverse conversations over various topics, writing high-quality answers when given specific prompts, researching and fact-checking AI responses, and comparing the performance of different AI models.

Skills

Microsoft 365
CAT Tools
Attention to Detail
Communication
Team Work
Customer Service

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