Carlos R. Miranda, PhD, MITI

Carlos R. Miranda, BA, MA, PhD, MITI

Freelance English – Spanish Translator
Serving Government and Industry Since 1989

14 Pepperbush Drive
Clinton, Connecticut 06413-1153
U.S.A. 

Telephone: 001-860-669-3954
Skype: carlos.r.miranda
Telefax: 001-860-669-3995
Electronic mail: crmiranda@comcast.net

Biography

A native of Argentina, Dr. Carlos R. Miranda came to the United States in 1971 to complete a year of study and community experience. Upon return to his native country, Dr. Miranda received a Degree in Sociology, and became a university lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at the age of 23.

In 1979, he began advising U.S. companies doing business in Latin America, concentrating in the markets of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico. In 1981, Dr. Miranda entered the University of Connecticut, where he received a Master Degree in International Studies in 1984 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Political Science in 1987.

He is a former member of the faculty at the University of Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut State University, the University of Tampa, and Texas Christian University. In addition to teaching courses in International Affairs, he also taught Introductory Spanish, Latin American Civilization, and Business Spanish, a course designed for advanced students at the University of Connecticut. He is the author of two books, and of several articles dealing with Latin American economic, cultural and political problems.

Dr. Miranda is a member of the American Translators Association, a Qualified Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (London), the New York Circle of Translators, the New England Translator Association, the Florida Translators Association, the National Coalition of Independent Scholars and the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators. A citizen of the United States since 2003, he lives with his wife Heidi, in Clinton, Connecticut.

Education

University of Connecticut, Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science, 1987. Areas: Comparative Politics, International Relations and Latin American Politics and Development

University of Connecticut, Master of Arts in International Studies, 1984. Area: Latin American Economic Development

Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy, Licentiate in Sociology, 1977. Area: Sociology of Development

Non-credit coursework

Economic Anthropology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 1982.
Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory, Williams College, Williamstown, MA,1981.
Mathematical Analysis, Centro de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Exactas, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1980.
National Planning, Sociedad Argentina de Planeamiento, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1977.
The Problems of Semiology, Instituto de Desarrollo Económico y Social, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1977.
Agrarian Economics, Instituto de Desarrollo Económico y Social, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1977.
The Sociology of Education, Sociedad Argentina de Sociología, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1977.

Publications

Books

The Stroessner Era: Authoritarian Rule in Paraguay (Boulder, Colorado: Westview Press, 1990).
Paraguay y la Era de Stroessner (Asunción, Paraguay: RP Ediciones, 1992).

Chapters in Books

"El Justicialismo en las Provincias," in José E. Miguens and Frederick C. Turner, Racionalidad del Peronismo (Buenos Aires: Editorial Sudamericana, 1988). Co-authored.

Papers

"Dependencia, autonomía y necesidades básicas: Sugerencias para los países grandes y los países chicos de Latinoamérica," Estudios Paraguayos 14 (December 1986).

Other Publications

"The Stroessner Era and Beyond," Encyclopedia Americana (Danbury, Conn.: Grolier Inc., 1989).
"32 Years Later, a Durable Dictator Faces Restless Citizens," The Hartford Courant, August 15, 1986, p. B9.

Sample of Completed Translation Projects

Advertising

Press Releases
Television Commercial Scripts
Radio Commercial Scripts
Trade Show Copy
Conference Programs
Promotion Brochures

Medical

Pacemaker Operator's and Doctor's Manuals
HIV Testing Kits Instructions
Bioprosthetic Cardiac Valve Specifications
Cytomegalovirus Testing Kit Instructions
Enzymeimmunoassay Toxin Detection Protocol
Arthroscopic Surgical System Manual
Detection Kit For HLTV-I And HLTV-II Instructions
Transmyocardial Revascularization System Specifications
Rechargeable Plaque Removal System Manual
Automatic Inflatable Blood Pressure Monitor Instructions
Pharmaceutical Data Sheets
Research Protocols

Commercial

Catalog of Swimming and Diving Gear
Handicrafts Products: Catalogue, Project Instructions, Packaging
Employee Manuals
Personnel Newsletters
Hair Care Treatment Products Packaging and User Instructions
Employee Performance Evaluation Questionnaires
Catalog and Packaging Materials for Major Children's and Infant's
Products Manufacturer
Management Training Programs
Bid Documentation and Proposals
Automotive Parts Catalog
Sporting Goods Products Line

Legal

Affidavits
Contracts
Depositions
Marriage Certificates
Birth Certificates
School and University Transcripts
Immigration Materials
Minutes

Technical

Speaker System Owner Manual
Bicycle Halogen Light System User Manual
Bicycle Suspension Fork System Manual
Swimming Pool Vacuum System Installation Manual
Equipment Systems For Soft Drink Sales Manual
Turbine Activated Compression Equipment Systems Manual
Carbon Monoxide Detector User Manual
Milliamphere /Voltmeter/Ohmmeter System Operator Manual
Microwave Oven Operation Manual
Calculator And Electronic Printer Operation Manual
Chromatography/Spectrography Systems Manual
Floor Maintenance Program Manual
Engine Manufacturer Maintenance Newsletter
Modular Building Systems Installation Guide
Nonlinear Transmission Selection Guide
Modular Building Systems Construction Guide
Payroll And Human Resources Data Processing System
Wristwatch Programming Instructions
Airport Construction Engineering Proposal
Child Locator And Smoke Detector Manual
Wireless Home Security Center Installation Manual

Financial & Insurance

Mutual Fund Prospectus
401(k) Plans
Annual Reports
Employee Health Plan Documents
Dental Care Plan Documents
Claims Correspondence

Not for profit

Domestic Violence Prevention Program Materials
Teen Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Materials
AIDS Awareness Promotional Materials
Boys' Club Educational Guide
International Family Planning Conference Materials
International Children's Welfare Organizations Promotional Materials

General

Horoscopes
Casino Games Instruction Guide
Electronic Games Instructions
Electronic Percussion Instruments Instructions
Middle School Science Textbooks
Restaurant Menus
State Water Conservation Manual
Art Museum Guides
Voter's Guides to Political Candidates