Elizabete Freitas
Bilingual Language Professional - Portuguese & English
Chaves
Summary
Portuguese Language Specialist
Overview
5
5
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Technical Translator & Language Specialist
Freelancer
01.2010 - Current
- Provided technical translation, proofreading, postediting, subtitling, and transcription services in various industries for several different clients and translation agencies across the globe, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry terminology.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients through professional communication and reliable service delivery.
- Streamlined the translation process for faster project completion by utilizing CAT tools and software programs.
- Provided thorough proofreading services to ensure error-free final products, reducing revision requests from clients.
- Reviewed and edited translations for clarity, consistency, and compliance with client specifications, improving overall quality of deliverables.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strict deadlines and client expectations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to strengthen linguistic skills and industry knowledge.
- Conducted research on technical subjects to ensure precise language usage in translations.
Content Analyst - English & Portuguese
Tech Firefly
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Provided Portuguese translation, localization and content review
expertise, ensuring logical and meaningful review of Ad/URL content in multiple workflow domains (text, image and video) as per policy guidelines - Ensured high-quality content review consistently and accurately for clarity, correct use of spelling and grammar, relevance and overall quality across multiple workflows
- Reviewed, maintained and curated data to enhance accuracy and relevance, adding value in a dynamic and continuously evolving context
- Evaluated Ads for European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese markets and supported US/UK and Spanish language teams.
- Served as subject matter expert, assisting with training and development for the EU team by performing shadowing and reverse shadowing sessions to prepare newly hired team members for production
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve content quality and relevance in line with user needs.
- Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance on company standards, guidelines, tools and best practices in content evaluation and analysis.
- Led initiatives to streamline content evaluation processes, increasing efficiency and accuracy in assessments.
Language Specialist / Localization Professional / Translator
ALERT Life Sciences Computing, S.A.
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed multilingual clinical content for ALERT suite of clinical software solutions, focusing on user experience through graphic user interface and help texts.
- Executed software localization, conducted linguistic testing, and ensured quality assurance for clinical applications
- Translation and proofreading of institutional and corporate literature, administrative documents, press releases and web content
- Proofing of product brochures, company presentations and other marketing materials
- Technical writing, editing and review of user manuals for different ALERT software products and several user profiles
- Multilingual clinical content management for ALERT suite of clinical software solutions at user experience level (graphic user interface and help texts) as well as related technical documentation
- Creation and maintenance of terminological databases and glossaries in the fields of Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
- Review of The International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification (Portuguese version)
- Consulted with Language Department and corporate teams, offering insights and recommendations on language-related matters
- Assisted Sales Managers in promoting ALERT clinical solutions internationally, enhancing visibility and outreach
- Participation in International Healthcare IT Conferences and Exhibitions
Administrative Assistant / Translator
International Office (GaPro) Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto (FLUP)
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Web content editing, translation and proofreading
- Translation of research and scientific documentation
- Provided administrative and technical support to International Office by organizing information and preparing applications for EU-funded programs, promoting participation of Language Departments and Research & Development Units in international cooperation and mobility initiatives
- Guided incoming ERASMUS students on application procedures, accommodation options, and language courses to ensure a smooth transition and successful integration
- Organized and maintained databases and dossiers for outgoing ERASMUS students to facilitate accurate tracking and reporting
Trainee Translator (Internship)
International Office (GaPro) Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto (FLUP)
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Translated into English and updated/editing/proofread institutional data on faculty website, including rules & regulations, course syllabi, degree descriptions, enhancing clarity and accessibility for users.
- Assisted in coordinating international student programs and events.
- Supported administrative tasks to enhance operational efficiency of faculty initiatives.
- Collaborated with academic departments to streamline communication processes.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Audio-Visual Translation
Higher Education Institute For Business And Administration (ISAG)
Porto, Portugal 04.2001 -
TILP Certified Localisation Professional (CLP) -
The Institute of Localisation Professionals (TILP)
Porto, Portugal 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages and Literature – Portuguese and English Studies (Specialization in Translation)
Faculty of Arts of The University of Porto (FLUP)
Porto, Portugal 04.2001 -
Skills
Perfectly bilingual (English & Portuguese)
Experienced professional language specialist with solid qualifications and a comprehensive skill-set underpinned by work experience in environments demanding self-motivation and a focused approach
Extremely detail-oriented, proactive and dynamic with solid organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Skilled project manager who co-ordinates resources effectively, both human and material, to comply with stringent deadlines
A committed team player with leadership ability, who uses high standards of communication skills to establish positive interpersonal relationships
Experience working in a European and international dimension
Extensive in-house experience combined with wide translation experience in several different fields working as a freelancer
Offers speed, professionalism and accuracy
Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experienced user of FrontPage, FreeHand, Poliscipt 3000, Spot, Aegisub and Subtitle Edit
Current user of SDL Trados
Subtitling
Translation proofreading
Content review
Localization quality assurance
Terminology management
Linguistic testing
Machine translation post-editing
Qa checklists
Dtp proofreading
Subtitling timecoding
Timeline
Content Analyst - English & Portuguese
Tech Firefly
01.2021 - 05.2025
Bilingual Technical Translator & Language Specialist
Freelancer
01.2010 - Current
Language Specialist / Localization Professional / Translator
ALERT Life Sciences Computing, S.A.
01.2007 - 01.2010
Administrative Assistant / Translator
International Office (GaPro) Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto (FLUP)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Trainee Translator (Internship)
International Office (GaPro) Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto (FLUP)
07.2004 - 12.2004
Post-Graduate Certificate - Audio-Visual Translation
Higher Education Institute For Business And Administration (ISAG)
04.2001 -
TILP Certified Localisation Professional (CLP) -
The Institute of Localisation Professionals (TILP)
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages and Literature – Portuguese and English Studies (Specialization in Translation)
Faculty of Arts of The University of Porto (FLUP)
04.2001 -
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Copies of certificates, recommendation letters and proof of work available upon request.