CARLA RODRÍGUEZ
-
Professional translator with more than ten years working as a
freelancer linguist, and with experience in customer service
and administrative roles, retail and hospitality, and app
moderation and video game QA checking. I approach every
new job with enthusiasm, and I enjoy learning new skills and
sharing my knowledge with the rest of the team.
-linkedin.com/in/carlarodrigueztranslator
Current time zone: UTC-03
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree in Audiovisual Translation
Localization, subtitling and dubbing
Freelance English to Spanish Translator
Freelancer | 2015-present
ISTRAD (Spain)
2018 – 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Translation
Scientific and Literary Translation
School of Philosophy and Literature,
Universidad del Salvador (Argentina)
2010 – 2014
Social work
Two full years of the Social Work degree
School of Social Sciences,
Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina)
2008 – 2009
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Social networks
Online meeting tools
Bookkeeping
Quality assurance
Budgets management
LANGUAGES
Spanish: native
English: professional
German: basic
PRIZES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Finalist in the XXIX International
Contest of Art and Literature, category
“Short Stories” - Story published in a
printed anthology in 2021.
Selected to be part of the program
Invisible Presence, aimed at tutoring
ten
writers
with
Latin-American
backgrounds living in the UK - Two
stories published in 2018.
After years of freelance work, I have honed the skills
of self-discipline and time management; I excel at
dealing with tight deadlines and solving problems in
an efficient way. I am proactive and I have excellent
organizational and research abilities. I am capable of
working independently and as part of a team.
Freelance Moderator for the Spanish users
Badoo | 2018 - 2023
Monitored activities, profiles, and interactions between
users, responded to users’ reports and provided support.
Skills: Conflict resolution and cultural sensitivity.
Sales Manager Assistant
BlueBird Boats (London, UK) | 2018 - 2020
Customer service; team management tasks, staff
schedules, and training sessions; sales analysis and
marketing campaigns.
Skills: Marketing and retail knowledge in a fast-paced
environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Hotel Receptionist
The Nadler Hotel (London, UK) | AUG - NOV 2017
Checked guests in and out; handled reservations,
payments, and inquiries.
Skills: Enhanced computer proficiency, effective
communication, multitasking, and organization.
Localization QA Tester and Proofreader
Pole to Win and Testronic (London, UK) | FEB - JUL 2017
Localized video games for two leading QA support
companies. Performed language checks to ensure
accurate translations and optimal game experience.
Skills: Learned the value of teamwork and collaboration
from working with cross-functional teams.
Administrative Employee and Assistant
Provincial Registry of Buenos Aires | 2009 - 2014
Assisted senior executive in managing calendars,
scheduling appointments and meetings, and making
travel arrangements; prepared reports on various topics;
provided administrative support; and handled budgets
and financial documentation.
Skills: Developed attention to detail, problem-solving
attitude, and strong oral and written communication.
