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EDUCATION
• B.A. 2003 in Romance Linguistics from Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
• Minor in Spanish; 4.0 senior thesis (available here)
• Several additional 4.0 independent Romance linguistics projects
• Significant coursework in applied Romance linguistics
  (translation, interpretation, and teaching methodology)

CAREER SUMMARY
• Tech-savvy; always learning the latest techie tools or trends
• Adept at testing software and usability; excellent tester’s eye for detail
• Skilled at basic Web design and content management
  (experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and pHp databases)
• Fluent in Spanish, French and Catalan; quick ear for any language
• Proactive go-getter always seeking new projects and improvements
• Snappy, witty writer with experience writing in many different registers
• Excellent editor/proofreader comfortable with various style manuals
• Great communicator over phone, email, IM and in person
• Several years of outstanding customer service experience

EXPERIENCE
Linguistic Game Tester, Nintendo of America, Redmond, WA August 2008 — Present
• Testing, reproducing and documenting linguistic and non-linguistic software bugs
• Proofreading, localizing and editing text in French, Spanish and English
• Ensuring adherence to strict guidelines for grammar, style, and content

Chiropractic Assistant, Collins Chiropractic, Seattle, WA June 2008 — August 2008
• Managing physical therapy and maintenance for chiropractic patients
• Translating and interpreting medical advice for Spanish-speaking patients
• Marketing and promotional events; community outreach projects

Freelance Writer/Editor, September 2007 — June 2008
• High-level technical articles for the actuarial and insurance publications
• Marketing and publicity releases for specialized vendors
• Various copywriting projects for advertising and design agencies
• Humor/entertainment pieces; advice column

Linguistic Software Tester, Microsoft, Redmond, WA February 2007 — September 2007
• Generating and analyzing extensive metalinguistic data in Catalan language
• Coordinating testing on various linguistic products in Spanish and Catalan
• Designing and implementing test sets (both general and language-specific)
• Identifying, analyzing, and reporting software bugs (mainly Product Studio)
• Localization and translation for various Catalan and Spanish projects
• Helping to develop and refine custom software tools for linguistic applications
• Extensive research of dialects, specialized vocabularies, and other variants

Organized Play Manager, Devir US, LLC, Seattle, WA June 2006 — February 2007
• Managing, disciplining, and budgeting for large base of contacts across Latin America
• Local and remote event planning, including coordination of international travel
• Cultural, linguistic and business liaison between subsidiary and parent company
• Marketing and graphic design, editing and copywriting for publicity releases
• Translation and interpretation of complex documentation and inquiries
• Management and collection of delinquent international accounts
• Shipping, packing, financial calculations, financial trend management and projection
• Troubleshooting overseas issues with customs, delivery, embassies, and governments
• Sales and marketing of company product, maintaining and tracking full product stock

Legal Assistant, Wechsler Becker LLP, Seattle, WA February 2004 — June 2006
• Assisting a small legal team for a high-profile family law attorney with a heavy caseload
• Event planning ranging from 30-person luncheons to 2,000-person conferences
• Drafting, editing and proofreading court pleadings and property division documents
• Filing court documents; maintaining schedule for all trials, hearings and settlements
• Maintaining executive calendar for all court, firm, committee, and personal events
• Word processing; Excel; complex property division calculations
• All email and Internet operations; computer, software, and network troubleshooting
• Client/attorney contact and correspondence, including drafting legal communication
• Web design, programming and maintenance for entire firm
• Long- and short-term project management as needed
• Recruiting, hiring and training new employees

English and Spanish Teacher, Innovative English, Mexico City, June – September 2003
• Designing and teaching lesson plans in English and Spanish to all ages/levels
• Teaching large groups as well as one-on-one intensive training
• Specialized vocabulary for professions (i.e. sales, psychiatry)

Spanish Tutor and Instructor, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, 2000 – 2003
• Designing and teaching lessons and drills to second-year Spanish students
• Troubleshooting difficult areas of grammar, vocab, pronunciation, and comprehension
• Individual tutoring as well as large classes; specialized tutoring for learning disabilities
• Administering and grading Spanish-language tests, quizzes and homework assignments

Spanish Teacher, Community Montessori Center, Bainbridge Island, WA 1997-1999
• Designed curriculum and selected educational material for preschool-aged students
• Taught specialized vocabulary as well as general preschool-level Spanish

References and samples are available upon request.