1. SIMONETTA COLLATINA
FREELANCE
TRANSLATOR
Localization
English -> Italian
Technical
Medical
SPECIALIZATIONS
Adobe CS6
Microsoft Office
Digital Marketing
Web Design
ESL Teaching
OTHER SKILLS
Web Design certification by Comune di Roma (Municipality of
Rome).
Web Design
ATA Certification for Translation from English into Italian
ATA (American Translators Association) certification of proficiency
in translation.
Other Certifications
Laurea in Lettere e Filosofia
University of Rome “La Sapienza”
1993
University Degree in Liberal Arts (old system), equivalent to a MA
degree.
EDUCATION
1st and 2nd year Italian Language classes. Responsible for creating
lesson plans, teaching aids, and educational multimedia materials.
2000 -2003
Italian Language Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
General and Specialty (Music) English Instructor (BA and MA level)
in an AFAM/MIUR (Higher Artistic and Musical Education)
Institution.
English for Music Students
SAINT LOUIS COLLEGE OF MUSIC
TEACHING
1995-1999
Italian Language Department Coordinator - Responsible for
new hires, glossary maintenance, final QC.
Inhouse Translator.
Italian Department Coordinator and Technical Translator
MERRILLBRINK CORPORATION
Translation, Editing, Proofreading, and QC, specializing in:
Technical - Heavy Machinery, Hydraulics, Electrical, Oil & Gas, Automation,
Precision Instruments, Packaging, Adhesives, etc.
Medical - Medical Devices, Implantable Medical Devices, Cardiology,
Pneumology, Pharmaceuticals, Prostheses, etc.
Web and Software - Website translation, Web Design, Localization,
SEO, Social Media, Software translation and localization
1999-CURRENT
FREELANCE TRANSLATOR
TRANSLATION
WORK EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
simonetta.collatina@gmail.com
www.italo-americana.com
+39 333-900-4067
CONTACT ME
Dual-citizenship (US and Italy), Simultaneous Bilingual. 20 years of
experience in Medical and Technical Translation, both inhouse and as a
freelancer. Also, 32 years of experience in teaching languages (English,
Italian, Latin, Ancient Greek).
PROFILE
ENGLISH ITALIAN
A.A. 2015/2016