Susan Curl

American cell phone: +1 201.572.1600

Spanish cell phone: +34 722.274.908

Reliable, high quality translations for Spanish > English at competitive rates

SERVICES

·  Translation

·  Localization

·  Editing

·  Language Consulting

·  Project Management

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

·  Marketing

·  Public Relations/Communications

·  Human Resources

·  Patents & Patent Litigation

·  General Legal & Finance

·  Environmental

·  Luxury Brands/Fashion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Curl Translations, LLC

CEO/Founder & Lead Translator (present)

·  Translation, Localization, Editing, and Language Consulting for Spanish > English

·  Team of experienced, professional translators

·  Native speakers in target language

·  Translations available for diverse markets: Latin American, European, and Neutral Spanish; British and American English

·  Capacity for high-volume and rush projects

·  Translators located in New York and Madrid, available 24/7

·  Discounts available for volume and repetition

Morningside Translations, New York, New York

Senior Associate, Translation Solutions (September 2010 –September 2012)

·  Spanish to English translation and review (general, legal, marketing, website) for Fortune 500 companies and leading American and European law firms

·  Managed and built network of over 800 vendors located around the world (interpreters, translators, proofreaders, DTP specialists, and graphic designers)

·  Contributed to 28% growth in translation revenue from 2010 to 2011 through quality assurance measures and client retention

·  Interfaced with high profile clients on a daily basis, including after hours and weekends

·  Monitored consistency and implemented metrics to maintain quality assurance

·  Spent six weeks in sister office in the Middle East training new hires on current programs

Project Manager, Translation Solutions (August 2009 - September 2010)

·  Managed all phases of translation, interpretation, localization, and language consultation projects (pre-production, production, and review)

·  Strong knowledge of WIPO accepted patent terminology and country-specific patent translation requirements

·  Reviewed and edited Spanish to English translations

Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard, LLC Charlottesville, VA

Sales & Marketing Coordinator (August 2008 – June 2009)

·  Created sales presentations, press kits, pitch letters and press releases

·  Expanded online presence through Facebook, Twitter, and blogs

·  Conducted market research

·  Served as local media contact for meetings, press tours, and events

·  Assisted founder, CEO, sales team, and Marketing & PR director on a daily basis

G.P. Training and Canterbury English, Madrid, Spain

English teacher for children’s, group and individual adult classes (October 2007 – June 2008)

·  Created syllabi and all lesson plans for varying levels and age groups

·  Taught individual classes at Banif, the private investment branch of Santander Bank

·  Taught business English to leading Spanish economists

Robert Redd LLC, Charlottesville, VA

Sales & Marketing Assistant (January - August 2007)

·  Created press kits and assisted with PR requests

·  Assisted in launching men’s clothing line and establishing flagship store

·  Handled sales (wholesale, individual, and website) and inventory using QuickBooks and Ecomm4

U.S. Embassy, Madrid, Spain

Marketing Intern, Trade Promotion, Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service (May - August 2006 )

·  Assisted Trade Specialists on a range of international market research projects

·  Helped consult American fashion, beauty, IT, and environment firms seeking entry into the Spanish market

·  Researched and cold-called potential clients

EDUCATION

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain (October 2012 – June 2014 expected)

Magíster en Traducción (Master’s in Translation)

New York University, New York, NY

Certificate in Translation Program – Spanish to English Translation: An Introduction (Spring 2012)

University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Charlottesville, VA

B.A. in Spanish Language and Culture (May 2007)

Minor in Global Culture and Commerce

University of Virginia, Valencia, Spain

Hispanic Studies Program (Fall 2005)

LANGUAGES

Mother Tongue- English. Fluent in Spanish (professional level), proficient in French.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

DELE C2 Certification (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language – Superior Level), TEFL Certification (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, Bacon’s Online database, QuickBooks

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Travel, writing, cooking, oenology, running, hiking

REFERENCES

Available upon request