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Isabel Milheiro

Isabel Milheiro

Maia

Summary

Isabel Milheiro, born in Praia de Mira (Coimbra) and raised in Aveiro until 20. Living and working in Porto. 20 years (1998 to 2019) working experience as Assistant Merchandise Manager at Li & Fung (Portugal), managing several international clients who buy Clothing and Footwear in Portugal and establishing connections with Portuguese suppliers. Previous working for 11 years at C&A International, also engaged in their purchases in Portugal and three years at C&A Portugal, on the selling side (Stores), as Department Manager, responsible for the product and the teams. Highly interested in another working Translation and Interpretation. Bachelor's degree in Translation completed in July 2021. Now finalizing Master's in Translation and Language Services at Porto University (FLUP); Internship in Health Sciences translation performed from February till June 2023. Post-graduate technical translation degree obtained at ISCAP/Porto in July 2019. I seek a new future grounded on my experience and expertise and am confident about a new path for personal and professional fulfilment.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Translator

Freelance
10.2018 - Current

* Proofreading and translation of some scientific articles (for individual clients).

* Translation of some legal documents (Certificates, Power of Attorney, Deed of sale/purchase).

Translation Internship

ESEP-ESOCLA SUPERIOR DE ENFERMAGEM DO PORTO
02.2023 - 06.2023

* Curricular Internship - Scientific Research and Publishing support in translation, editing and submission, in

the domain of Health Sciences.

Assistant Merchandise Manager

Li & Fung Portugal, Lda.
10.1998 - 01.2019

* Coordinating business from International Customers in Textiles, Clothing and Footwear.

Department Manger

C&A Portugal
10.1994 - 05.1998

* Coordinating Teams and Product at C&A Store (PORTO).

Senior Merchandiser

MONDIAL INTERNATIONAL
09.1982 - 07.1994

* Cooperating with C&A Purchase Departments (Brussels and Düsseldorf) by doing the follow-up and coordination of orders placed in Portugal (areas: Textiles and Clothing).

Education

M.D. - Translation And Languages Services

Faculdade De Letras Da Universidade Do Porto, Porto, Portugal
09.2024

Translation skills to and from native language

Cultural background in native and foreign languages

Linguistics skills

Proofreading

Interpretation to native language

Cat Tools skills

Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

Faculdade De Letras Da Universidade Do Porto, Porto, Portugal
07.2021

MBA - Specialised Translation And Translation Tools

ISCAP Porto, Porto, Portugal
07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Faculdade De Letras Da Universidade Do Porto, Porto, Portugal
07.1990

Skills

  • Document Translation
  • Project management abilities
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Client Services
  • Cultural expertise
  • Proofreading skills
  • Verbal and written communication

Experience in General Translation and Health Sciences

Experience in international trade

Technical writing

Customer service

Experience in International Trade

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Scientific and technical translation

Technical expertise development

Health and Education International Institutions

Reading, Music, Cinema, Outdoor activities

Portuguese and International literature, Classic and contemporaneous music and films, Long walks in natural environments.

Timeline

Translation Internship - ESEP-ESOCLA SUPERIOR DE ENFERMAGEM DO PORTO
02.2023 - 06.2023
Translator - Freelance
10.2018 - Current
Assistant Merchandise Manager - Li & Fung Portugal, Lda.
10.1998 - 01.2019
Department Manger - C&A Portugal
10.1994 - 05.1998
Senior Merchandiser - MONDIAL INTERNATIONAL
09.1982 - 07.1994
Faculdade De Letras Da Universidade Do Porto - M.D., Translation And Languages Services
Faculdade De Letras Da Universidade Do Porto - Bachelor of Arts, Language Interpretation And Translation
ISCAP Porto - MBA, Specialised Translation And Translation Tools
Faculdade De Letras Da Universidade Do Porto - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Isabel Milheiro