Elly Hernandez, B.A. 65 Moon Valley Drive
Spanish Translator Etobicoke, Ontario
Canada M9W 3N5
Tel: (416) 747-0649
Mobile: (416) 904-5730
E-mail:
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Education
· B.A. from the University of Chile, Valparaíso, Chile, March 1964.
· 1966 - Summer Session - Spanish as a Second Language, Wisconsin State University, Madison, USA
· Spanish Teachers Exchange Summer Program - Wisconsin State University, Eau Claire, USA
· 1968 - Post-Graduate studies, Wisconsin State University, Stevens Point, USA.
Professional Associations
· Former Associate Member of ATIO (Association of Translators & Interpreters of Ontario)
· Former Associate Member of ATA (American Translators Association)
Expertise
· Native Spanish Speaker residing in Canada
· Taught Spanish in 3 secondary schools in Wisconsin, USA from 1966 to 1969
· Excellent computer skills
· Freelance technical translator (full-time)
Resources
· System: Windows 7
· Software: Microsoft Office 2007, Professional Adobe Acrobat 9.0,
InDesign, Adobe Photoshop.
· Scanner, HP Laser Printer, Canon Jet Printer
· Skype – ellyhe90
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Experience
Translator
· Freelance technical translator since 1971, working with engineering, legal firms and private businesses from Canada and the United States.
· Some previous translation assignments:
User’s guides and installation manuals for two major appliance manufacturers, including washers and dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, air conditioners, etc.
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User’s manuals for well-known tool manufacturers including table saws, miter saws, drills, routers, sanders, planers, garden equipment, etc.
Brochures and manuals for the pipeline industry including in-line inspection tools using magnetic flux leakage technology, ultrasound technology and multi-purpose cleaning and tracking systems.
Medical translations such as reports, protocols, consents, medical certificates, etc.
Electrical troubleshooting guides, service guides, all wheel drive system, maintenance manuals, policies and procedures bulletins for a major motor grader manufacturer.
Documents related to the environment & ecology.
Brochures for the Ministry of Industry & Tourism – Canada’s Province of Opportunity
Ministry of Culture & Recreation: Newcomers Guide to Services in Ontario
Miscellaneous reports and medical translations for WSIB (Workplace Safety & Insurance Board).
Advertising copy for bilingual packaging: cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, miscellaneous products.
Articles of association, by-laws, proposals and contracts for major engineering and mining corporations.
Feasibility studies, descriptions of domestic and international hydroelectric projects, engineers’ curriculum vitae and financial statements for a major engineering firm.
Geographic Information Systems newsletters
Training manual for geoscientists - ArcGIS 9
Printer and computer manuals.
Several projects for a road machinery equipment manufacturer.
Press releases and communication materials for a travel management company.
Numerous miscellaneous translations including financial statements, advertising brochures, correspondence, diplomas, contracts, etc.
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