Tamara Oyarzábal Lodge
Marbella
Summary
Talented professional with excellent multitasking, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Expertise includes writing content on diverse topics for use in different media. Bringing 20+ years of related experience.
Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of Spanish and English language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Content Writer and Translator
Verbamundi Inc.
01.2001 - Current
- Translated documents, books and digital content from English to Spanish and vice versa.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
- Prepared comprehensive glossaries and terminology databases to facilitate analysis.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
- Translated business websites to support international expansions.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
Content Writer
Verbamundi Inc.
01.2001 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Worked with teams of designers, editors and marketers to create content for client campaigns.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Developed content for press releases and newsletters to promote products and services.
- Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from technical to lifestyle, for multiple websites.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies as well as advertising material for use in promoting sale of goods and services.
Advertising Manager
Hello U.S. Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Directed the advertising department for the U.S. Hispanic edition of HOLA! Magazine
- Directed creative process for traditional ads.
- Inspected existing ads and marketing materials to achieve consistency throughout multiple platforms.
- Increased longevity of accounts by providing individualized customer service and developing relationships with account holders.
- Conferred with department heads or staff to discuss contracts, advertising media selection or products to be advertised.
- Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services and work with customers, company officials and advertising agencies.
- Worked closely with clients to design effective promotions to meet customer needs and exceed sales goals.
- Coordinated the process, from presentations to negotiations, art work approval to liaison with HOLA! Headquarters in Spain.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Bridgewater University
London, UK 09.1994 - 06.1997
Skills
- Superb writer and editor
- Skilled interpreter and translator
- Content management
- Creative writing
- Cloud-based environments
- Peer-to-peer work
- Editing skills
- Unique content creation
- Team contribution
- Articulate communications
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Advanced French & Portuguese
- Document review
- Proofreading skills
- Cultural expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese
Upper intermediate (B2)
Quote
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Albert Schweitzer
Timeline
Freelance Content Writer and Translator
Verbamundi Inc.
01.2001 - Current
Content Writer
Verbamundi Inc.
01.2001 - Current
Advertising Manager
Hello U.S. Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Bridgewater University
09.1994 - 06.1997
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