| Hello. I have a Master's degree from UC Berkeley in Latin American Studies and would be interested in any work related to that field. I am also a professional writer, translator, editor, and researcher available for freelance or full-time work. My CV follows.
Have a good day.
Telephone: (415) 979.9649
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| Apr 04 – present |
Translator / Writer
Babble-On Translations, San Francisco, CA
• Translations, localization, copywriting, and web design.
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| Sep 05– present |
Quality Rater (French/Spanish)
Google, Inc., Mountain View, CA
• Analyzed and constructively compared search queries
in both French and Spanish to determine their utility. Cultural and linguistic
analysis based on language and country. |
| Aug 03 – May 05 |
Graduate Student Instructor
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
• Prepared and led discussion sections in Latin American Studies and Survey
of World History.
Wrote evaluations, prepared lessons, special lectures, and determined grading. |
| Oct 97 – Mar 05 (seasonal) |
Web Designer
The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens,San Marino, CA
• Design and programming of a website, selling and marketing rare succulent plants to a specific audience. [Visit web site]
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| Mar 01 – Jan 02 |
Foreign Teaching Staff
AEON Corporation, Nagoya, Japan
• Prepared and taught lessons in English language and Western culture to Japanese students of all ages. Private and group lessons. Interviewed prospective students. Counseled long-term students.
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| Oct 00 – Mar 01 |
Account Coordinator / Copywriter
JWG Associates (now TMP), San Francisco, CA
• Wrote advertising copy for print and radio. Managed clients. Placed ads in various media.
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| Aug 99 – Mar 01 |
Writer
*surface magazine, San Francisco, CA
• Researched/Wrote technology articles for this modern design magazine (circ. 100 000).
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| 2003 – 2005 |
Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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| 1996 – 2000 |
Bachelor of Arts in English Writing
Pomona College, Claremont, CA
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Language Certificates:
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (Jul–Dec 1998); San Francisco State University (Jan–Dec 2002), Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal (Jul–Aug 2002), Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jan–Apr 2003), Universidad de Salamanca, Spain (Jun 2003); Alliance Française, Toulouse, France (Jul–Aug 2005).
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Creative: [ Visit www.bzhumdrum.com ]
- "Came
the monster," Frozen Tears III, Ed. John Russell,
ARTicle Press (2006).
Short fiction.
- "A
la crêperie, ma chérie," Hungry? San Francisco (2006).
Restaurant Guide.
- "California:
a guide to moving," EscapeStrategy.com (2005). Travel guide.
- "End of the Rainbows," Back Alley Arts magazine (Aug
2004). Short fiction.
- "Life is Easy," Tank magazine 3:9 (Feb 2004). Short fiction.
- "Obligation Day," syndicated by Chicken Soup for the Soul (2003). Short nonfiction.
- "Coorstek," aired on Bay Area stations (Jan 2001). Radio commercial.
- "Eye-D" *surface magazine (Dec 1999). Technology article.
- Consultant for Top Secret Adventures: Brazil, Highlights for Children (2004).
Translation:[ Visit www.ibabbleon.com ]
- "Violence and Impunity" & "Eldorado dos Carajás." In Human Rights in Brazil 2003, Global Exchange, 2004. Portuguese -> English.
- "Preface." In Human Rights in Brazil 2004, Global Exchange,
2005. Portuguese -> English.
Awards:
- "Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor" (2004) University of California at Berkeley.
- "Robert and Alice Bridges Summer Field Research Grant" (2004)
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- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, & Hebrew. Proficient Japanese.
- Computers: Mac & PC; typing: 70 wpm; programming experience: BASIC, Applescript, and HTML, including Web design.
- Writing: Published.Two novels seeking publication with literary agent.
Samples available by request.
- Travel & Cooking: Traveled to over 30 countries. Lived in 7 different
countries outside the USA. Along the way I have picked up some cuisine from
each region.
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