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Juan David Restrepo Ortiz

@juandavidrestrepoort

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Multidisciplinary writer, editor, and translator with philosophy and creative-writing expertise.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I want collaborative roles using my bilingual writing, translation, and editorial skills—work that values cultural sensitivity, clear narrative, and professional growth.

I am a multidisciplinary writer, editor, and translator with academic training in philosophy, literary studies, and a master's in creative writing. I combine analytical clarity with creative insight to produce engaging, publication-ready prose and translations that preserve tone and nuance.

My professional work includes translating scholarly investigative pieces for VerdadAbierta.com, freelance cultural and investigative writing for outlets like Coda Story and UniversoCentro, and frontline support work for people with complex needs. I consistently meet tight deadlines, collaborate with editors and interdisciplinary teams, and maintain high editorial and ethical standards.

I published a collection of short stories with Axioma Editores based on my MA thesis, and I seek roles where I can apply bilingual communication, narrative development, and meticulous editorial skills in culturally aware, collaborative environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Writer

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Freelance

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Delivered writing, editing, and translation services for publications including Coda Story and UniversoCentro, adapting tone and style to publication voice and producing accurate, deadline-driven cultural and investigative pieces.

Feature Writing Editing Translation Research Communication

Support Worker

Hft

Jun 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Provided high-level care for individuals with complex needs, managing 24–72-hour shifts, documenting care plans, and responding rapidly to behavioural and medical changes while maintaining calm and clear communication.

Crisis Response Teamwork Empathy Documentation Communication Resilience

Translator

Fundación Verdad Abierta

May 2016 - Oct 2021 (5 years 5 months)

Translated and adapted scholarly investigative pieces for publication, producing polished, publication-ready translations that preserved tone, nuance, and methodological precision for a wider audience.

Translation Research Cultural Mediation Spanish English Narrative Editing