1731 Michigan Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789

321-230-3293

Sebastián Zaldibar

Objective

To provide consistent, timely and high-quality document translation, transcription and editing services, specifically in the area of Spanish-English, English-Spanish language combinations.

Qualifications

Native Spanish speaker, 100% fluent in English. Relentless work ethic and attention to detail and deadlines, coupled with serious commitment to quality. More than 15 years of experience in translation, editing and proofreading in Spanish-English, English-Spanish language combinations, and extensive experience in the field of transcription and subtitling. Typing speeds of +80 WPM. Software: WordFast Classic, WordFast Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple iWork, Adobe CS4 Master Collection, Adobe CS5, Babylon, Subtitle Workshop, Jubler. Hardware: PC (Windows XP, Windows 7) and Mac (Mac OSX 10.8).

Experience

2012-present Certified Slings & SupplyCasselberry, FL

Freelance Translator

  • Translation of 280-page Product Catalog into Spanish
  • Rigging, contractors & industrial supplies technical material
  • Approximately 50,000 words

2011-present Affordable Language ServicesCincinnati, OH

Freelance Translator/DTP

  • Translation and desktop publishing of various documents
  • Sizes of documents ranging from 500 to 11,000+ words
  • Translation and transcription of audio

2011-present Multilingual ConnectionsChicago, IL

Freelance Translator/Transcriptionist

  • Translation and transcription of audio primarily for law enforcement
  • Audio length ranges from 5 minutes to 2-3 hours

2011-present Language SolutionsSt. Louis, MO

Freelance Translator/Transcriptionist/Subtitler

  • Translation and transcription of audio from different video sources
  • Insertion of subtitles as well as generation of time-coded files

2009-present Florida Hospital Cancer InstituteOrlando, FL

Freelance Translator

  • Full translation of four cancer-related websites
  • Approximately 90,000 words of medical/oncological subject matter
  • Editing and proofreading of existing website content during translation
  • HTML content loading of newly translated website content

2006-present Advanced Language Systems InternationalWashington, D.C.

Freelance Translator

  • Primary focus is the translation and transcription of various confidential audio recordings, mainly for government entities
  • Translation of letters and various other documents
  • Editing and proofreading of translated projects

2005-present Center for Creative MinistryAltamonte Springs, FL

Freelance Contributing Writer

  • Contributing writer for website.

2002-2005 International Language WorksAltamonte Springs, FL

Freelance Translator

  • Worked on various editing projects.
  • Translation of various articles for LAN Airline in-flight magazine

1997-1999 Inter-American Press AssociationMiami, FL

Freelance Translator

  • Translation of religious publications such as magazines and brochures.
  • Primary focus was on translating from English to Spanish

1995-2000 Edward & Associates Translation ServicesEverett, WA

Freelance Translator

  • Translation of various legal documents and certificates
  • Assistant Translator of project for Motorola, Inc. of Argentina
  • Assistant Editor for large United Nations translation project.

Education

2013 American Translators AssociationOrlando, FL

  • ATA Accreditation Pending

2003-2004 Valencia Community CollegeOrlando, FL

  • Pursued Associate Degree in English

1997-2001 Universidad de MontemorelosMontemorelos, Mexico

  • Pursued B.A. in Theology

Professional References & Affiliations

  • American Translators Association Member
  • ProZ Member Profile:
  • Translators Cafe Member Profile: szaldibar.TranslatorsCafe.com
  • Professional References available upon request