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Paul OBrien

@paulobrien

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Corporate communications specialist with expertise in multilingual content management.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values strategic communication and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

I am an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in translation, editing, and corporate copywriting within multinational environments. My expertise spans legal, financial, technical, sustainability, and HR domains, where I excel in delivering high-quality content that aligns with brand voice and organizational goals. I am known for transforming complex information into clear, strategic messaging, ensuring clarity and precision in every project.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded multilingual translation and editorial operations, significantly reducing turnaround times and costs while enhancing brand visibility through effective media relations strategies. With a strong academic background, I apply my research expertise to corporate communication, achieving high client satisfaction rates and compliance with industry standards. My ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders and manage complex editorial projects has consistently delivered value in fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT-EN and SP-EN Freelance Translator, Proofreader, and Editor

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Self-Employed / Freelance

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Provided high-quality translation, proofreading, and post-editing services from Italian and Spanish into English for diverse industries, specializing in complex content across finance, law, technical documentation, and pharmaceuticals. Maintained linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and technical precision in each project, working extensively with CAT tools to optimize efficiency and cost-effe

Translation Proofreading Editing CAT Tools MemoQ SDL Trados Smartcat Translation Accuracy Cultural Relevance

Media Relations Officer

Saipem SpA

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 7 months)

Managed and strengthened relationships with traditional and digital media outlets, aligning communication activities with Saipem's broader corporate strategy. Developed internal procedures for Public Disclosure of Technical Information and served as the lead liaison with foreign press and financial communication consultants.

Media Relations Press Release Writing Corporate Communications Stakeholder Management Financial Communications Digital Media

Translator, Proofreader & Project Manager – Oil & Gas Industry

Saipem SpA

Jun 2010 - Present (15 years 2 months)

Managed multilingual translation projects supporting key departments across the oil and gas sector as a Translator, Proofreader, and Project Manager. Served as the main liaison between internal business units and external vendors, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of complex technical, legal, and operational documents.

Translation Management Proofreading Vendor Management CAT Tools MemoQ Technical Documentation Linguistic Consistency

English Language Teacher

Various State and Private Schools, Corporate Clients

Jan 1994 - Present (31 years 7 months)

Delivered dynamic and outcome-driven language instruction to teenagers and adults in both academic and professional settings. Designed customized curricula aligned with the CEFR framework, focusing on grammar, vocabulary development, and oral and written communication skills.

Language Instruction Curriculum Development Grammar Written Communication Cambridge English Exams Adult Education

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The British Psychoanalytical Society (incorporating the Institute of Psychoanalysis)

Certificate, Psychoanalysis

2025 - 2025

Completed introductory lectures in psychoanalysis, earning a certificate from a renowned institution. This foundational study provided insights into psychoanalytic theories and practices.

University of London

LL.B (Degree in Law), Law

2016 - 2020

Grade: EQF level 6

Obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree, focusing on legal principles and practices. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of various legal fields.

Trinity College Dublin

MA, Arts

2009 - 2011

Grade: EQF level 7

Achieved the rank of Master of Arts, deepening expertise in a specific academic discipline. This advanced degree involved rigorous research and scholarly work.

Trinity College Dublin

PhD, History

1999 - 2003

Grade: EQF level 8

Completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree with a thesis titled 'Inventing Fascism: Mussolini and the Great War'. This doctoral research involved in-depth historical analysis under the supervision of Prof. John Horne.

Trinity College Dublin

BA (Mod.), Italian and History of the Biblical World

1990 - 1994

Grade: EQF level 6

Earned a Two Subject Moderatorship Degree, specializing in Italian language and literature, and the History of the Biblical World. This dual focus provided a broad interdisciplinary foundation.