Peter Cooper

PETER COOPER Phone: - Email:-Address: C/ Forn de la Fonda 1 (3a), 08003 Barcelona, Spain Objective Apply my increasingly refined skillset and attention to detail to the translation, localization, and/or editing of relevant texts. Education M .S . E N V IR ONM E N T AL S CIE N CE – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain & Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal Erasmus Mundus Joint European Master in Environmental Studies – Cities & Sustainability (JEMES-CiSu) // Oct 2015 – Sep 2017 ● ● Thesis: Designed and conducted a choice experiment (stated preferences economic valuation) to investigate consumer preference and willingness-to-pay for socially responsible practices in specialty coffee. 3-month sub-project at University of Sydney, Australia. Coursework (all in English): political ecology, ecological economics, industrial ecology, water & air pollution, climate change, waste B .S C. H ON O UR S B AC HE L OR OF S CIE NCE ( C HE M I S TRY ) – McMaster University – Hamilton, Canada // Sep 2011 – Apr 2015 ● ● Major in chemistry, minor in chemical biology – cumulative average 11.5/12 (90%) over four years Other coursework in mathematics, physics, biology, linguistics, French, philosophy, earth & environmental sciences Relevant Work Experience FRE E L AN CE TR AN SL A TO R & E DI TO R – Self-Employed // May 2019 – Present ● Translation (PT/ES/FR→EN), copyediting, and substantive editing of scientific and technical texts for corporate & individual clients FRE E L AN CE S PE CI A LI S T E DI T OR – Cactus Communications – Mumbai, India // Jan 2018 – Present ● ● ● Copyediting and scientific (substantive) editing of academic texts, as well as journal formatting and other services 100% deadline conformance over 250+ jobs, consistent 4.0/4.0 internal feedback rating, average monthly productivity 40k words Primary fields: Chemistry (all sub-fields incl. engineering), physics, materials science, environmental & climate sciences, geology COM M UN IC A TI ON S S TR ATE GI S T – CREDA (www.creda.es) – Castelldefels, Spain // May 2018 – Mar 2020 ● ● ● ● Conceptually designed, organized, and wrote all content for a new website (WordPress) for this private research institution Translation, editing, and creation of content related to European H2020 projects, research results, publications, etc. Design and implementation of a corporate communication strategy (internal/external) to improve productivity and reputability Website and social media management, and work related to the refinement and effective transmission of scientific research CO PY W RI TE R – P’tula Active – Columbus, OH // Oct 2017 – Dec 2019 ● Content creation for a fitness clothing company – scientifically reputable fitness- and nutrition-related blog posts RE SE ARC H A S SI S T ANT – Dr. John Valliant Research Group, McMaster University – Hamilton, ON // Jul 2014 – Sep 2015 ● ● Polymer synthesis, characterization and formation of functionalized gas vesicles for targeted molecular imaging Worked in high-security radiochemistry labs and with radioactive materials TE A C HI NG A SS I ST AN T & T UT OR – McMaster University - Hamilton, ON // Sep 2013 – Aug 2015 ● Individually supervised first-year chemistry labs (20 students), edited and marked lab reports, and privately tutored (paid) RE SE ARC H A S SI S T ANT – Dr. Christian Reber Research Group, L’Université de Montréal, QC // May 2013 – Aug 2013 ● Synthesis and characterization (pressure and temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopy) of organometallic gold complexes Volunteer Experience PRE SI DE N T – McMaster Undergraduate Society for the Chemical Sciences – Hamilton, ON // Sep 2012 – Aug 2015 ● ● Managed a team of 20 students, organized academic & social events for chemistry department, acted as faculty liaison -) Various other duties between 2012 and 2014, including Vice President of Social Media & Events E XE CU T IVE M E M B E R – McMaster International & Exchange Club – Hamilton, ON // Sep 2014 – Aug 2015 ● ● Welcomed incoming exchange and international students, assisted with settling in, and organized social and academic events One-on-one English conversation assistant with international students struggling with English (McMaster SpeakEasy program) Skills COM M UN IC A TI ON A ND LA NG U AGE S I have developed precise attention to detail through editing, translating, and design of scientific communications, excelling in conveying the intended meaning in a way that is optimized for the specific target audience(s). I have experience presenting and speaking to informal and formal audiences, and through my travels, I have learned to bridge communication gaps and infer meanings when English is not used correctly. Language pairs for translation: ES/PT/FR→EN. Familiar with SDL Trados Studio. Mother tongue Other languages English UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING Listening Spoken interaction Reading WRITING Spoken production Spanish C1 C2 C1 C1 C1 Portuguese B2 C1 B2 B2 C1 French B1 C1 B1 B1 B2 Levels: B1 and B2 - Independent user; C1 and C2 - Proficient user (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) ORG AN IZ A TI ON AN D RE LI AB IL IT Y In addition to my demanding studies, I have been working as a freelancer for over two years, simultaneously managing multiple projects with strict deadlines. This has refined my initiative, time management/organization, and my focus and efficiency. CRI TI C AL T HI N KIN G AN D PR OB LE M S O LV ING Through the design, interpretation, and review of primary research across social, life, and physical sciences, I have developed a propensity for critically analyzing any information I am presented with. This has also improved my problem-solving abilities and attention to nuance. CRE AT IV IT Y I have been composing and producing music for 15 years, and other hobbies include photography and writing. Honours and Awards • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sawtooth Software Academic Research Grant (2017) European Commission Partner Country Scholarship -) McMaster Provost Honour Roll (2015) John and Helen Maxwell Scholarship (2015) Canadian Society for Chemistry Prize (2014) Beale-Lincoln-Hall Travel Scholarship 2014 Donald G. McNabb Scholarship (2014) Michael J. Morton Memorial Book Prize (2014) NSERC USRA Research grant (2013) Klaus Fritze Memorial Prize (2013) Crispin Calvo Scholarship (2013) RISE Fellowship and award (2013) McMaster Dean’s List Honour (2012) McMaster Chemistry Level 2 Scholarship (2012) McMaster Honour Entrance Award (2011) Works • • • Vicol, M., Neilson, J., Hartatri, D.F.S., Cooper, P. (2018) World Development 110, pp. 26-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev-. Bélanger-Desmarais, N., Cooper, P.K., Reber, C. (2017) J Inorg Organomet Polym 27, pp. 68-75. doi:10.1007/s--y Development of Human-Compatible and Targeted Ultrasound Contrast Agents for Diagnostic Imaging. 2015. Bachelor Thesis. McMaster University, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology Conferences • • • Devised a solution to a technical problem (applications of functionalized bio-membranes) with a team and personally presented the solution to prominent Dutch industry leaders at the Industrial Technologies conference in Amsterdam, NL, in June 2016. Awarded a travel credit toward participation costs. Attended the DREAMS Workshop on Energy, Advanced Materials and Sustainability at Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, in May 2015. Presented my work from l’Université de Montréal at the RISE chemistry conference in Vancouver, BC, in August 2013.