The document summarizes the individual's work history providing Portuguese translation, interpreting, and localization services for various organizations since 1991. It also outlines their experience teaching English as a Second Language in Brazil from 1986-1991, which involved curriculum development, lesson planning, and cultural enrichment instruction. Their qualifications include being bilingual in Portuguese and English, proficient in Spanish, with translation experience across academic, business and legal domains.

1. WORK HISTORY1991-Present : Portuguese Localization as well as Interpreting and Translating for various organizations including the Department of Health and Social Services, Lake Washington School District, and the Brazilian Club of Seattle. Responsibilities include: Translate for the Brazilian Community in Seattle and government officials, maintaining secrecy relating to sensitive materialInterpret and offer entire conversations during discussions between community members, government officials, business professionals, and educational administratorsAppeal cases and mediate for educational or immigration purposesTranslate official legal documents and quarterly reports as well as project implementation background informationProvide simultaneous translations at training sessions, workshops, seminars and conferencesPerform various duties and ad hoc administrative support such as record keeping, AR and AP relating to projects, logistics, as well as give advice and guidance on local issuesProvide content and cultural analysis addressing procedural development and concernsResponsible for all communication and managerial responsibilities relating to projectsContract positions: 2+ years of bilingual services for Vacation Internationale, 2+ years bilingual managerial services for Ocean Beauty Seafoods, almost 2 years of bilingual managerial services for Taco-Time NW, almost 2 years of bilingual managerial services for Rexam, almost 2 years of bilingual services for Brahma, and 6 months bilingual counseling services for Eton Technical Institute 1986-1991: Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) for C.C.A.A., Fisk, and Instituto York, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Responsibilities included:Planning and implementing programs for ESL speakers, recommending developments in materials pertinent to the program curriculumPlanning lessons and meeting curriculum goals and objectives, assisting teachers in accent acquisition and in identification of resources to deal with language differencesTeaching ESL and language arts, cultural, social, and historical enrichment classes to Brazilians using current techniques, providing educational opportunities to all students and helping Brazilians communicate with groups visiting from various parts of the worldInterpreting for large groups and conferences as well as functioning as a Certified International Tour Guide, taking groups to various regions of BrazilWorking cooperatively with teacher assistants, other teachers, administrators, and parents, including providing written communication to parents in their native languagesREFERENCES AND SAMPLE WORK AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTANN HEMMONS FERREIRA9202 NE 120TH STKIRKLAND, WA 98034206-372-2555rhemmons@uw.eduSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSWA Certified Portuguese/English Translator Bicultural as well as bilingual English: Native, Portuguese: Native, Spanish: Proficient MA in Cultural Studies BLS in Comparative International Studies 5+ years of ESL teaching experience Experienced CounselorExperienced Interpreter with extensive communication, organizational and interpersonal skillsExperienced translator with academic, business, and legal experience 17 years living experience in Brazil 20 years living experience in the United StatesExtensive academic level writing, editing, proofing, and content analysis experienceTrained and skilled in interacting with diverse populations including educational professionals, community members, and business professionalsMicrosoft applications as well as educational, financial, media, storage and management applications since 1991.