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Sara Ballesteros

@saraballesteros

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Certified translator specializing in life sciences and medical content.

Ecuador

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that allow me to leverage my translation skills in life sciences while contributing to impactful projects.

I am a certified EN-ES translator with a Master's Degree in Medical and Healthcare Translation. My expertise lies in life sciences translation, where I have successfully translated a variety of documents including clinical trial documents, regulatory affairs content, and medical device instructions. My work has spanned across multiple countries, collaborating with organizations such as RWS and Bridge Traducciones.

With a strong background in applied linguistics and a professional certificate in medical translation, I have honed my skills in translation memory alignment, machine translation post-editing, and linguistic quality assurance. I am passionate about ensuring accuracy and clarity in all translations, particularly in the complex field of life sciences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Translator (Life Sciences)

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RWS Chile

May 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Provided comprehensive translation services, including machine translation post-editing and transcription/translation for subtitling. Conducted linguistic sign-off, LQA, translation memory alignment, and clean-up to ensure high-quality linguistic output.

Translation Machine Translation Post Editing Translation Memories MemoQ ApSIC Xbench Phrase

Freelance Translator

Bridge Traducciones Ecuador

Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Delivered full-time freelance translation services to various clients, including Universidad Técnica de Ambato and BioAlimentar. Managed diverse translation projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of content.

Translation Services Project Management Client Communication Quality Control Localization Medical Translation Technical Translation

Translator and Interpreter

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ecuador

Served as a full-time translator and interpreter for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Handled various translation and interpretation tasks, ensuring clear and accurate communication in diplomatic contexts.

Translation Interpretation Diplomatic Communication Simultaneous Interpretation consecutive interpretation

In-house Translator

Bridge Traducciones Ecuador

Worked as an in-house translator, providing essential translation services. Additionally, prepared translation memories, conducted CAT tool training, and performed document formatting to streamline translation workflows.

In House Translation CAT Tools Linguistic Support Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universitat Jaume I

Master’s Degree, Medical and Healthcare Translation

2021 - 2023

Completed a Master's Degree focused on Medical and Healthcare Translation. Gained specialized knowledge in translating complex medical and healthcare-related content.

University of California San Diego Extension

Professional Certificate, Translation and Interpretation (Medical Translation)

2016 - 2017

Obtained a Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation with a specialization in Medical Translation. Developed skills in translating medical texts and interpreting healthcare-related information.

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Undergraduate Degree, Applied Linguistics (Minor in Translation)

2011 - 2015

Earned an Undergraduate Degree in Applied Linguistics with a minor in Translation. Acquired foundational knowledge in linguistic principles and translation methodologies.