Spanish Writing, Proofreading & Translations.

March 26, 2009 · 5:41 am

Letter to Client (English to Spanish)

The following is a translation of a business letter from English to Spanish. Feel free to use it.

ENGLISH:

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Doe
000 Name street
City, St, Zip Code

Dear Joe and Jane:

Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you last Friday, and to present you our insurance plans. I look forward to answer any questions you have regarding the protection of your family. I will contact you on Monday.

I really hope you will honor me with the opportunity to help you, with your plan to secure your family’s financial future.

Sincerely,
Name of sender
Position of sender

SPANISH

Señor y Señora Apellido de la familia
000 Name street
City, St, Zip Code

Estimados José y María:

Gracias por la oportunidad que me dieron de reunirme con ustedes para presentarles nuestros planes de seguro. Espero, en el futuro, aclarar cualquier duda que tengan acerca de la seguridad financiera de su familia. Me comunicaré con ustedes el próximo lunes.

Espero me brinden la oportunidad de ayudarles en la implementación de sus planes para asegurar el futuro financiero de su familia.

Atentamente
Nombre del Emisor
Nombre del cargo en la compañía

OBSERVATIONS ON THIS TRANSLATION:

1. In Spanish the recipient uses only the family’s last name, not “Señor y Señora Jose XXXX”.
2. The word “and” used in the English version “to meet with you last Friday, and to present you our insurance plans” indicates a cause+effect relationship. In Spanish “and” is translated using the prepositional word “para”, because “and” that is “y” in Spanish does not show a cause+effect relationship.
3. The word “honor” exists in both languages, but it can become a false congnate when using it in a Spanish literal translation. The word more accepted in Spanish for a business letter like this one is “brinde”.
4. Spanish does not capitalize the days of the week.

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March 25, 2009 · 12:15 am

WHAT I OFFER

Lupita Huerta

Professional proofreading and editing in Spanish, and translation from English into Spanish.

I am a professional in Spanish written communication, with the following years of experience:
10 years as copywriter in Mexico
10 years as communication supervisor in Mexico
5 years writer in Spanish
2 years as professional translator English to Spanish in the United States.

How does this experience and knowledge benefit you?

You will get a message ready to position in the mind of your recipient.

I will create the message in Spanish that will effectively position in the mind of your audience, by bringing to your company:

Knowledge about…

…your message (what you want to accomplish in the communication process).
…your audience (Mexican, and Hispanic population living in the United States).
…of the advertising industry, the media and the government in Mexico.

Professionalism…

…bachelors degree in Art & Communication from one of the most recognized universities in Mexico, ITESO.
…Expertise (20 years of work in the communication field in Spanish, and of study of the Spanish language)
…Professional studies in Translation from English into Spanish. Cal Fullerton University.

Feel free to ask for a one-page sample edition at no charge, for a document longer than 5,000 words. Send your document, and I will edit a random page for free.

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March 25, 2009 · 12:13 am

RESUME

Summary:

Spanish writing, editing and proofreading. Translation English into Spanish (Neutral/Latin American). English and Spanish research and interviewing.

ARTICLE WRITER (SPANISH), 10 years.
BLOGGER, NEWSPAPER CONTENT WRITER (SPANISH), 5 years.
TRANSLATOR (ENGLISH TO SPANISH), 8 years.
PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWER (ENGLISH AND SPANISH), 10 years.
INTERNET RESEARCH (ENGLISH AND SPANSH), 10 years.

Experience:

Article Writer/ Translator

-CREATIVE PHOTO IMAGE, 2004 to Present: article writing for
Newsletter (Dental Services).
-UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA, 2008 to Present: article writing, translation Spanish/English.
-FAUSTO POLANCO HACIENDA COLLECTION, 2001 to 2002: article writing, translation, research, copy writing, proofreading, editing.

Medical Eligiblity Technician

Social Services Agency, Anaheim, California, 11/07 to 2/09: Interpretation and Translation English toSpanish of Medical forms and procedures for Spanish speakers. Interviewing of Spanish speaker clients. Approval or denial of Medical Benefits to clients. Continuing study of updates on Medical Program (procedures, benefits).

Reverse Mortgage Consultant

Wells Fargo, Yorba Linda, California, 3/06 to 8/07: Sales of Reverse Mortgages to the Hispanic market. Public presentations to networking and community groups. Interviewing of potential clients and networking partners. Translation for clients of Mortgage terminology from English to Spanish. Processing of Reverse Mortgages loans.

Communication Supervisor

University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, 10 years: Coordinated the following Job Duties: desktop Publishing and printing; article, press releases and speech writing; proofreading and editing; public presentations (speeches, media interviews); Special Events.

Education:

Professional Translation Certificate, Cal Fullerton University:
Contrastive Analysis of Spanish/ English
Sight Translation Medical-Legal Documents
Legal and Business Translation

Communications and Arts, BS, ITESO University

Trainings:
Competent Communicator, Toastmasters International
Medical Benefits Program, Social Services Agency

References Upon Request

Credentials:

Titulo Profesional

Official “Titulo Profesional” issued by ITESO on 1996, stating I passed federal exam and submitted thesis, acquiring the bachelors degree in Communications and Arts.

Recommendation Letter from University of Guadalajara

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March 24, 2009 · 10:03 pm

PROOFREADING & EDITING WORK

Here are some samples of my work as copywriter, editor and proofreader. There is also a sample of creative writing. For this last category you can link to my blog: www.fabulosos50.com