Studiesjuris Doctor, University of Puerto Rico Law School, 1983

GERARDO GARCÍA RAMIS,CT

PO Box 1651, Canóvanas, Puerto Rico 00729-1651

787-886-0401 • 787-397-5785 (cel.)

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StudiesJuris Doctor, University of Puerto Rico Law School, 1983

Studies in history, art and foreign languages, Humanities Faculty, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 1978-79

BS, Biology major, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 1978

Work Experience

1985 to presentFreelance En>SpSp>En translation (both ATA-certified), ProZ.com Certified PRO, localization/cultural adaptation for Puerto Rico & US Hispanic markets, informed consent forms, clinical trials, pharma, healthcare, Human Resources, pension plans and ethics manuals; advertising transcreation, editing, proofreading and copywriting, intercultural brand consultancy, retail,sweepstakes rules, insurance policies, contracts, environmental impact statements

Clients: Transperfect Translations, Inc. (External Quality Manager), Hogarth Worldwide Limited (UK), RR Donnelley, Newtype, TripleInk Multilingual Marketing Communications, Auracom, Language Intelligence, Language Solutions, Language Scientific, Translatus, TBO (Argentina), Western Union, CQ fluency, Marden-Kane, JW Thompson/MFP&W, Hill & Knowlton Puerto Rico, CETRA, Ford Foundation, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Global Language Solutions, LexiTech (Canada), University Translators Services, Moroch, The Language Group, The Big Word, Oxford Outcomes, The Kellogg Company, Akorbi, g3, Assurant Solutions, Geolanguages UK, Avante Language Services, Schawk!, Novo Nordisk A/S, LinguaLinx, InterPro Translation Solutions, Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, Sunbeam Corporation, Wunderman Puerto Rico, Badillo Saatchi & Saatchi, others

1996 to 2011Senior Copywriter, BalloriFarré Advertising

Accounts: Hilton Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino, La Concha – A Renaissance Resort, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, LXR Luxury Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott San Juan, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Dominican Republic Tourism Ministry, Vivendi Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Water Resources Authority), Finlandia Vodka Puerto Rico;

First Prize, 1996/97 Caribbean Hotel Association Advertising Awards for Wyndham Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino brochure

1995-96Senior Copywriter, Hill & Knowlton Puerto Rico

Accounts: Puerto Rico Tourism Company, MOVA Pharmaceuticals, Upjohn, Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Cellular One (now AT&T);

1995 Excel Award (PR Public Relations Association) for best bulletin

1996 Excel Award finalist for best calendar of events

1996 “Premio de Excelencia”, Hispanic Creative Awards, NY

1994-95Copywriter, De la Cruz & Associates

Accounts: Amigo Supermarkets, General Gases

1992-94Copywriter, Badillo Saatchi & Saatchi (NAZCA)

Accounts: Pepsi Cola, FerreteríasMassó, Radio Shack, Duracell, Pizza Hut (PR & USVI)

1991-92Registrar, San Juan Art Biennial, Institute of Puerto Rican Culture

1990-91Account executive and copywriter, UlisesCadilla/ImagenOptima Advertising

Accounts: Municipality of Ponce, Port of Ponce

1986-90Headed artistic silkscreen workshop, Taller Polilla

1985-86Translator and reporter, The San Juan Star Newspaper

1985Supplements editor and reporter, Caribbean Business Newspaper

1984-85Director, Art Department, Ramírez Commercial Arts

Other SkillsCertified by the American Translators Association for En>Sp and Sp>En translation

Attended ATA Pharmaceutical Seminar in 2004, 2007 Annual Convention

ProZ Certified PRO

Full command of both English and Spanish; can read some Portuguese and French

Passed the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Written Examination

Wordfast Pro, Microsoft Office

ReferencesAvailable upon request. Also, please see my profiles at:

• ProZ,

• ATA,