Constantin Popa (translator)

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Following a rigorous education in languages and translation sector, ready to apply my knowledge and experience to a career in the language service industry. Specialized in the business sector, working with English, Spanish and Romanian.

Education & skills
 Diaspora Start Up Business Project. 2018
- Online course funded by the European Union, having as a general objective the development of the necessary entrepreneurial skills and training to set up a business. For this reason, this intensive course focused on different areas such as business strategy and planning, marketing, economics, and management.
 Master’s degree in TESOL and Translation Studies, Aston University, UK. 2017- 2018
- Masters from a European Masters in Translation (EMT) Network Program developing professional knowledge of relevant translation skills. Specializing in the domain of business and commercial translation.
 Master’s degree in Teaching Languages: Spanish as a Foreign Language, Universitat Rovira I Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain. 2016-2018.
- Dissertation theme: Analyzing Business figurative language in Spanish coursebooks at academic level.
 Bachelor’s Degree in English Studies, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), Ciudad Real, Spain. 2012-2016.
- Achieved a strong 2.1 (Second) overall, with specialized modules including Applied linguistics, and translation modules for different disciplines.
Languages:
- Romanian: native speaker
- Spanish: C2 level certified by Cervantes Institute DELE (2017)
- English: C1 Level grade B certified by Cambridge ESOL (2016)
 Acquired and honed technical knowledge of CAT tools and software: SDL Trados, Wordfast Anywhere, MemoQ.
 Certificate: SDL Trados 2017 - Getting started
 Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point)
 CPD: Social networks active user such as LinkedIn, for intercultural exchange purposes and keeping up with Romanian/ Spanish/ English tendencies in my fields of interest.
Professional Experience
 Freelance translator: language certificates, diplomas, general documents (English- Spanish-Romanian), 2018.  Translation voluntary work, 2018. Client: Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI)
- Job: Global Money Week Campaign, - Description: resources translation for the Global Money Week Campaign, a Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) initiative, an annual financial awareness
campaign built to inspire children and young people to learn about money matters,
livelihoods and entrepreneurship in over 150 countries.
 English pre-sessional courses tutor at Centre for English Language and
Communication (CELCA), Aston University, Birmingham. 2018
- Pre-sessional sessions over summer for new incoming students. During class sessions
students worked individually and in small groups, while being guided by the tutor who
facilitated the activities and provided feedback.
- This was a great opportunity to gain valuable professional experience with genuine
international speakers of English.
 Internship as a Spanish teacher at Universitat Rovira I Virgili (URV), Spain, 2017.
- Intensive intermediate course related to Spanish language and culture, building a
rapport with students, acting as a teacher, and measuring their growth and
development, in order to achieve a diploma in Spanish.
- Responsible for observing, programming and developing session plans, evaluating
students, and providing feedback (university students particularly).
Achievements
 Excellence scholarship at Aston University, (master’s degree) 2017-2018.
 Class representative at UCLM university. Coordinator and team leader, 2015-2016.
 Peer mentoring for international students at UCLM university, 2013-2014.
- Role: academic orientation provider to new students.
 Volunteering: educational and cultural activities, such as coordinating
groups of teenagers and adults in trips and sightseeing tours, 2015-2016.

Native language: Romanian
Translates from: English, Spanish, Romanian
Translates into: English, Spanish, Romanian


User links: LinkedIn



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