Rafael Bolognini

Rafael Bolognini Professional Summary Bilingual translator and communication professional with over four years of experience providing high-quality English–Portuguese translations. Skilled in cross-cultural communication, editing, and academic writing. Brings a strong background in education, politics, law, philosophy, and business to produce accurate, natural, and context-appropriate translations. Professional Experience Freelance Translator (Portuguese ↔ English) — Japan / Remote (2020 – Present) • Provide professional translations for educational, political, legal, and business documents. • Ensure linguistic precision, readability, and cultural relevance across English and Portuguese texts. • Edit, proofread, and localize written materials for clients in Japan and abroad. Business English Coach — TORAIZ, Japan (April 2018 – July 2025) • Coached Japanese professionals in business communication and cross-cultural English usage. • Created and customized course materials, presentations, and progress evaluations. • Supported clients from various industries in achieving professional English fluency for global collaboration. Government Operations Specialist — UniGroup, Inc., St. Louis, MO, USA (January 2017 – March 2018) • Managed documentation and logistics for U.S. government and military relocations. • Supported customer service and communications teams with written correspondence. • Contributed to public relations content for the company’s internal newsletter. Student Ambassador — Lindenwood University, St. Louis, MO, USA (August 2014 – December 2016) • Assisted the Admissions Office with administrative and event coordination tasks. • Delivered campus tours and presentations to prospective students and visitors. • Supported university events and represented the institution at public engagements. Education Lindenwood University — St. Louis, MO, USA Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Public Administration, and International Relations (Cum Laude), Graduated May 2017 TEFL International Tokyo — TESOL Certified Teacher, October 2018 University of Arkansas — Academic English Training, August 2013 Skills • Trilingual: Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish • Document translation and editing (English–Portuguese) • Cross-cultural communication • Academic and business writing • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Honors & Activities • Intern at the United States Senate, Washington, D.C. — Summer 2015 • Member, Alpha Chi National Honors Society (Top 10% of university students) • Guest Political Correspondent, LUTV – Lindenwood University (2017) • Dean’s List: Fall 2013 – Spring 2017