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Shane Michael Engel, B.Sc.
Rua Eduardo Sabóia 333 Papicu
Fortaleza, CE cep. 60155 - 140 Brasil
tel. 55 85 3234 3741 / 55 85 9116 2991
email:
DOB: 04 July 1969
I have lived in Fortaleza, Brazil, since June 2000. Being married to a Brazilian, and living and doing business in Brazil, has contributed to my mastering of Portuguese. My translations from Portuguese to English are accurate, researched and timely.
Formal Education:
Dec. 1999 CERTESL (Certificate for Teaching English as a Second Language) 2 of 6 classes completed, U of S, Saskatoon, Canada.
Specialized university classes: Medical Terminology, Classical Roots of English, Community Health and Epidemiology (graduate course).
April 1995 Bachelor of Arts, History. (6 Credit units short of 4 yr. Degree) U of S, Saskatoon, Canada.
April 1994 Anatomy, Certificate (requirements completed). U of S, Saskatoon, Canada.
April 1992 Bachelor of Science, Chemistry. Degree. U of S, Saskatoon, Canada.
June 1987 High School Graduation Diploma. Lipton High School, Lipton, SK, Canada.
Translation Experience:
Since 2000, I have translated and proofread scores of documents in areas such as tourism, medical research, language research, scientific papers, legal contracts, terms of sales, agricultural research etc. I have also translated a complete book for the University of Moscow (Tropical Fruit Trees) along with several abstracts and research papers in the area. My areas of expertise and interest include Agriculture, Business, Chemistry - Chemical Industry, Computers, Finance, Health, Medicine, and History.
Employment History:
2000 – 2006 Freelance translator and English teacher in Fortaleza, Brazil (self-employed)
1994 – 2000 Programs and Information Manager. Engelheim Charter, Lipton, Canada.
1997 – 1999 Camp Manager and Industrial First Aid attendant at a remote logging camp. Slocan Forest Products, Mackenzie, BC, Canada.
Volunteer Work:
Winter 1996 Tutoring in Math. Lipton, SK, Canada.
Winter 95-96 Nairobi Makandara Medical Clinic. Nairobi, Kenya.
1994-1995 Chaplain’s Assistant. Sunset Lutheran Retirement Home. Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
1993-1995 Youth Worker. Erindale Alliance Church. Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
1991-1993 Child care in Paediatrics ward. University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Interests and Hobbies:
Chess, Computers, Juggling, Teaching, Basketball, Skiing.
References:
Troy Helm, Elanex Translations, () phone: + 1 415 578 3254
Frank, HaCzech Translations, () phone: +1 416 575 9360
Mireille Roffe, R & R Translations, () phone: +1 416 716 6933
Ignácio Montinegro, Brazilian Cert. Translator, () phone: +55 85 3272 2819