Cariño Martinez
@cariomartinez
Bilingual Spanish linguist and copywriter specializing in translation, editing, and interpretation.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual Spanish linguist, translator, and copywriter with experience across corporate, legal, medical, and educational settings. I have worked on Spanish web pages and ads, email campaigns, scripts, crisis communications, product names and descriptions, instruction sheets, and on-site and phone interpretation.
My background includes roles as a Spanish linguist/editor for Mary Kay Inc., bilingual copywriter for Betterware US, interpreter for Dallas Independent School District, legal assistant with translation and notarization duties, certified translator, and medical interpreter. I earned a B.A. in Spanish for Global Competence with multiple academic honors and scholarships.
I bring meticulous language skills, cultural competence, and a proven track record of producing accurate, audience-appropriate Spanish content that supports marketing, legal, and client-facing communication needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Spanish Linguist / Editor
Mary Kay Inc
Jun 2025 - Present (4 months)
Edited and localized web pages, ads, email campaigns, scripts, crisis communications, and social media content to ensure accurate Spanish messaging and brand consistency.
Bilingual Copywriter
Betterware US
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 (6 months)
Created Spanish product names, descriptions, instruction sheets, web pages, ads, and email campaigns to improve product clarity and customer engagement.
Interpreter
Dallas Independent School District
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 (4 months)
Provided over-the-phone interpretation services to support school communications and families, ensuring accurate and confidential language access.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Efrain Sain
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021 (7 months)
Translated, transcribed, and notarized legal documents and supported case preparation to streamline client services and legal workflows.
Translator
Certified Translation
Aug 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Served as in-office translator, proofreader, editor, and on-site interpreter for clients, delivering accurate certified translations and language services.
Medical Interpreter
Teneo Linguistics Company
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Provided on-site medical interpretation to patients and healthcare providers to facilitate accurate clinical communication and informed consent.
Translator (Academic Internship)
ProyectoInmigrante
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017 (6 months)
Completed translation assignments as part of an academic internship, supporting community outreach and documentation in Spanish.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish for Global Competence
Activities and societies: Outstanding Student in Translation Certificate Program; Outstanding Achievement in Spanish for the Professions; Outstanding Senior Spanish Student; Dean's List; Bart Lewis Memorial Scholarship; Modern Languages Endowed Scholarship
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for Global Competence with multiple academic honors and scholarships.
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Activities and societies: Phi Theta Kappa membership; Dean's List
Awarded an Associate of Arts and recognized for academic excellence as a Phi Theta Kappa member and multiple Dean's List honors.
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