Alan Villanueva
Translator
Austin
Summary
Accomplished Multilingual Translator, Editor, and Language Specialist with 13 years of professional experience in creative writing, English language content development (written and audio), and translation/localization. Passionate about language quality, cultural nuance, and effective communication in audio and text. Specialized in English-Spanish, Portuguese-Spanish, and French-Spanish projects for diverse audiences, with a strong track record of delivering accurate, engaging, and context-appropriate material.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Freelance English-Spanish Linguist & Quality Expert
TransPerfect
01.2013 - Current
- Deliver English content creation, translation, editing, and quality review for clients including the White House and Department of Education.
- Focus areas: Education, Legal, Health Sciences, Business, Marketing; ensuring content accuracy and engagement across platforms.
Founder & Lead Linguist
Community Language Services
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Built and managed a language services company supporting schools and NGOs; produced children's stories, educational guides, training manuals, and community outreach materials.
- Provided culturally sensitive, clear, and compelling English and multilingual content.
Spanish Linguist & Editor
Adams Globalization
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Developed and edited diverse English-Spanish materials for global brands such as Hilton and General Electric, adapting content to different English-speaking markets.
Education
Master's - Editorial Translation
Universidad Internacional de Valencia
BA - Political Science, French
The University of Texas at Austin
Skills
- Creative and analytical English writing
- Translation & localization (EN ↔ ES, PT ↔ ES, FR ↔ ES)
- Editorial review
- Proofreading
- Transcriptions
- Proficient in Wordfast
- Trados
- Microsoft Office tools
Timeline
Founder & Lead Linguist
Community Language Services
01.2015 - 01.2023
Freelance English-Spanish Linguist & Quality Expert
TransPerfect
01.2013 - Current
Spanish Linguist & Editor
Adams Globalization
01.2012 - 01.2013
BA - Political Science, French
The University of Texas at Austin
Master's - Editorial Translation
Universidad Internacional de Valencia
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