Creusa Brigatti
1895 St. Joseph E. apt. 5
Montreal, PQ Canada H2H-1E1
Phone: (514) 522-5584
Fax: (514) 522-4789
Summary of Qualifications
Versatile and diversified translator with background combining formal education and experience in English-Portuguese-English translations, with ability to work in PC and Mac environments and proficiency in SDLX, FrameMaker, PageMaker and Microsoft tools.
Dynamic, challenge-oriented and self-motivated, greatly appreciates developing knowledge in different areas in the field of language/literature.
Highly skilled in team-working, organizing, innovating, finding means to achieve ends and meeting deadlines.
Professional Experience
1998-2002 Harris Corporation Montreal, PQ Canada
Senior Translator
Responsible for English-Portuguese-English translations of various documents, such as: Marketing datasheets and catalogues for products’ launching; standard correspondences and labels for Customer Support, installation manuals and installation guides of products.
· Created translation database in Excel and in SDLX to support Marketing and Development departments, transforming unreasonable deadlines into feasible tasks;
· Developed solid relationship with internal team of marketing professionals, engineers and technical writers to produce optimal translations;
· Developed close relationship with Brazilian Customer Support team to better understand final client’s needs,
· Greatly improved internal client and customer satisfaction offering high standard translations.
1987-1998 Promon Eletronica Ltda Sao Paulo, SP Brazil
Import Department Supervisor
Responsible for a budget of US$8M per month and a team of 7 personnel. -Supervised import processes from quotation until delivery at sites, including price negotiation with suppliers and improvement of logistics. Shared expertise of Brazilian laws and importation rules to assure compliance with local regulations.
· Reduced in 85% problems with international logistics through negotiations with freight forwarders and air companies;
· Reduced in 50% problems with storage costs due to close follow up on exporters and freight forwarders.
1989-1997 Import Technician
Responsible for import processes in an amount of US$7M per month, from negotiation until delivery to the sites. Frequently traveled to Canada and USA to inspect storage facilities, negotiate with freight forwarders and air companies, and verify product at its source. Translated import related documents, such as: Purchase order, shipment release, invoices and general correspondences.
· Reduced office-time in 50% with elaboration of import process control systems;
· Reduced projects costs in approximately US$450K per month due to negotiation with freight forwarders, air companies and national transport companies.
1987-1989 Bilingual Secretary
Responsible for senior director’s agenda, material for meetings, conferences, national and international business trips. Portuguese-English-Portuguese translation of various documents, such as: general correspondences, conference and meeting material.
· Greatly improved relationship between director and employees acting as a mediator;
· Considerably reduced director’s level of stress through high standard organization skills.
Education and Training
1999-present Concordia University Montreal,PQ Canada
· Bachelor in Fine Arts (Studio / Psychology)
1994-1995 Ibero-Americana University Sao Paulo, SP Brazil
· Post Graduation in Translation (English-Port-English)
1989-1995 PUCCAMP Campinas, SP Brazil
· Bachelor in Arts (Teaching and Literature)
1999 Computer related formation sessions in Microsoft package.
2001 HARRIS internal formation session in FrameMaker
Languages Fluency in Portuguese and English (oral and written) and good knowledge of Spanish and French (oral).