Daniel Melman
@danielmelman
Linguistic Specialist with expertise in translation and finance.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Linguistic Specialist with over a decade of experience in English and Spanish languages, particularly in the finance sector. My current role at TransPerfect involves administering language proficiency assessments and ensuring quality interpretation services. I take pride in my ability to enhance communication across diverse industries, including healthcare and finance.
Throughout my career, I have successfully translated various media and communications, providing context-driven English-to-Spanish translations. My work as a Home Purchase Advisor allowed me to empower Spanish-speaking families with financial literacy, significantly boosting mortgage loan sales. I am passionate about bridging language barriers and fostering understanding in multicultural settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Translator
MediaDesk
May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Provided accurate and context-driven written English-to-Spanish translations of various media/communications copy such as website text content, workbook guides, and other informational material. Ensured translations maintained the original meaning and tone for the target audience.
Linguistics Specialist
TransPerfect Connect
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Administered language proficiency assessments for internal and external clients, including assessing client interpreters, new hire interpreter candidates and current interpreter staff. Conducted internal interpreter monitoring to ensure that each interpreter provides quality interpretation consistent with established competencies.
Freelance Translator
Homewise Inc.
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Provided Spanish-to-English translation support for Marketing operations on flyers, emails, banners, memos, advertisements, educational program material and other mortgage lending/real estate related documents. Ensured all translated materials were culturally appropriate and accurate for the target audience.
Spanish Interpreter
TransPerfect
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Interpreted over-the-phone conversations between Limited English-speaking Persons (LEP) from diverse regional backgrounds and representatives from industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Financial and Social Services. Rendered multi-cultural concepts and meanings while adhering to strict interpretation protocols, maintaining proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.
Copywriter
Bunny Studio
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Drafted creative and engaging content for 70-1000 word projects such as commercial audio/animation scripts for auto dealerships and industrial technology services. Developed press releases for radio stations, auto services, and media streaming providers, and web content/blogs for technology/software-related applications.
Spanish Translator and Proofreader
The Brakefield Company
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Provided translation/editorial/quality control support on subtitles and audio transcription for an international documentary film, as well as ongoing interviews and press releases. Ensured cultural accuracy and authenticity of local cultural jargon while preserving its clarity and appeal to a wider, English-speaking audience.
Home Purchase Advisor
Homewise Inc.
Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Conducted daily, one-on-one financial coaching sessions with clients, creating detailed financial action plans in both English and Spanish. Helped a substantial number of Spanish-speaking families become more financially-literate and understand credit/lending principles.
Administrative Assistant
Homewise Inc.
Jul 2016 - Present (9 years)
Gathered confidential and sensitive financial information from a diverse and bilingual clientele, entering the data accurately into the Salesforce database. Successfully trained up to 10 employees on company protocols and helped improve overall productivity with an emphasis on cultural client sensitivity.
Front Desk Receptionist
Homewise Inc.
May 2016 - Present (9 years 2 months)
Translated (English-to-Spanish) website content, educational brochures, training manuals, and other marketing material, averaging 20 pages per week. Edited and updated front desk training manuals to include new systems and protocol.
Junior Translator and Editor
Modern Translations, Inc.
Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)
Provided high-quality English-to-Spanish (and vice-versa) translation, editorial and proofreading support on various high-level legal and financial documents. Assisted senior translator by creating multiple Excel spreadsheets and Word layout/tables, and numeric data entry.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of New Mexico
Bachelor's degree, Linguistics
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics. The program focuses on the scientific study of language, including its structure, meaning, and context.
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School
High School Diploma, Literature
Completed high school education with a focus on Literature. The curriculum included extensive reading, writing, and analysis of various literary works.
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