Gloria Aristizábal
9025 W. 3rd. STREET #100, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
(310) 285-6082 /
Spanish-Language Specialist-Translator-Interpreter
English > Spanish
SPECIALTIES
Medicine: General/Health Care Photography & Graphic Arts Government & Politics
Medicine: Food/Nutrition Marketing & Market Research Media & Multimedia Fashion/Textiles & Clothing Architecture & Construction Business & Commerce
Publicity/Advertising & Public Relations Music/Arts & Humanities Cinema/Film & TV
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Spanish Instructor / Translator January 2000 - Present
Beverly Hills Lingual Institute, CA
Named most successful language center by Los Angeles Magazine. Duties include Spanish-language teaching and Spanish translation assignments for corporate clients. Achieved 90% student return rate, the highest rate Institute-wide for consecutive six years.
Freelance Translator / Interpreter December 1996 - Present
Los Angeles, CA
Work as a freelance translator and interpreter to private clients such as businesses in the entertainment, marketing, publicity, hospitality and medical communities. Have worked as liaison for visiting government officials and business executives.
Freelance Voiceover Talent / Dialogue Coach February 1996 - Present
Los Angeles, CA
Radio and TV spots include commercials for Macy’s, Albertson’s, Robinson’s May, and United Postal Service. Dialogue coach clients include Benjamin Bratt for his role in Love In The Time Of Cholera; Angie Ruiz for her hosting of the ALMA Awards; Joanna Sanchez, for her roles in NYPD Blue and General Hospital, Maria Fernanda Isaza for her role in Blow; and Juliana Donald for The Practice; among others.
Subtitle Editor February 1996 – Present
SDI Media USA / Technicolor International
Leading sub-titling companies for foreign releases of feature films. Duties included translations, quality control, proofing and editing of subtitle feature movies, shorts, and TV shows. Projects included new releases as well as re-issues, such as the James Bond franchise.
Internal Communications Manager July 1987 – September 1993
Fabricato Textile Company. Medellín, Colombia.
Coordinated programs to promote effective communication between management and employees. Administered personnel, budget, and schedules. Initiated internal campaigns to enhance employee understanding of company policies and business objectives. Planned special events, composed press releases and edited a bi-weekly newspaper. Produced and directed instructional, procedural and promotional videos. Produced and directed promotional brochures and videos in English for the company’s international marketing.
EDUCATION
-Southern California School of Interpretation, Los Angeles, CA. Medical Interpretation – 2002 & 2008
-Hollywood Film Institute, Los Angeles, CA. Certificate in Studies - Independent Filmmaking – 1999
-Santa Monica City College, Santa Monica, CA. Pursued study of English – 1995 to1996
-Fullerton City College, Fullerton, CA. Pursued study of English – 1994 to 1995
-Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia. B.A. Social Communications - Journalism – 1983
MEMBERSHIPS
CHIA – California Healthcare Interpreters Association
ATA – American Translators Association
PRSA – Public Relations Society of America
AWARDS
Spanish Translation Award Winning Poster “How to Get to College”, Distributed by CSU (Cal State): Awarded by The CASE Circle of Excellence International Competition.
References and Translation Samples Available Upon Request