
Alba Ballestar Folgado
@albaballestarfolgado
Translator and interpreter at the Spanish Consulate in Düsseldorf, translating legal documents and interpreting in prisons.
What I'm looking for
At the Consulado General de España en Düsseldorf, I’ve translated legal documents, edited and reviewed texts, and interpreted in prisons while completing administrative procedures for Spanish nationals. This work has brought me into contact with European, German, and Spanish legislation.
At Ayuntamiento de Altura, I translate Spanish-English tourism materials and adapt content culturally. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Medical and Healthcare Translation at Universitat Jaume I, and completed medical translation and interpreting practice at HCB BENIDORM, including interpreting in medical consultations and translating health documents.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Traductora e Intérprete en el Consulado General de España en Düsseldorf
Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Internship at the consulate/embassy involving contact with European, German, and Spanish legislation, interpretation in prisons, administrative procedures, and translation of legal documents.
Traductora en el Sector Turístico
Ayuntamiento de Altura
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Provided Spanish-English tourism translations including guides, maps, festivities, and gastronomic menus, with cultural adaptation. Also assisted migrants with CVs and cover letters.
Prácticas de Traductora e Intérprete Médica
HCB Benidorm
Jul 2026 - Jul 2026 (0 months)
Interpreted in medical consultations, translated medical reports and specialized materials, managed administrative tasks for international patients, and ensured patient safety and confidentiality.
Gestora de Ventas de Exportación
Grupo Torrecid
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Worked in international commerce with direct contact with international clients, applying knowledge of European legislation in commercial and legal contexts.
Profesora Particular
Profesora Particular
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)
Taught Spanish as a foreign language to Irish students aged 5 to 22, adapting methodologies to age and level and using dynamic materials to improve comprehension and expression.
Entrenadora de Balonmano
Entrenadora de Balonmano
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)
Handball coach with Level 2 certification, currently coaching a women's team in Segunda Nacional, planning training sessions and developing game strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universitat Jaume I
Máster en Traducción Médico-Sanitaria, Medical-Health Translation
2025 -
Currently pursuing a Master's in Medical-Health Translation, with expected completion in the future.
Universitat Jaume I
Grado en Traducción e Interpretación, Translation and Interpreting
2019 - 2023
Graduated in Translation and Interpreting, covering legal, audiovisual, literary, and scientific translation, with training in technological tools and legal translation.
TUD
Curso de Traducción Jurídica y Económica, Legal and Economic Translation
2021 - 2021
Completed a course in legal and economic translation, enhancing skills in specialized translation.
IES Alto Palancia
Bachillerato de Humanidades, Humanities
2017 - 2019
Completed Bachillerato de Humanidades, providing a foundation in humanities and languages.
Coursera
Introduction to English Common Law, Law
Completed an online course on Introduction to English Common Law, gaining foundational knowledge in the subject.
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