Nicole M Alves

Editing, Project Management, Proofreading, Research, Teaching, Terminology Research, Translation

Legal, Literary Topics, Humanities, Arts, Children's Books, Education, Marketing, Fashion, Travel and Tourism, Hotels, Restaurants

Advertising, Agriculture, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Broadcast Journalism, Business General, Business Marketing, Child Care, Culinary Arts, Education, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Film and Cinema Studies, General, Geography, History, Hospitality, Humanities and Humanistic Studies, Information Sciences and Systems, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law and Legal, Linguistics, Literature, Medicine (General), Music History and Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion and Religious Studies, Science (General), Sociology, Sport and Fitness, Theatre, Theology and Theological Studies, Tourism and Travel, Visual and Performing Arts, Women Studies

 

OBJECTIVE
	Motivated freelance translator seeking French, Portuguese and Italian to English work that requires the use of impeccable language skills, creativity and four years of extensive studies in literature and culture conducted in a foreign language in order to constantly improve my abilities and enhance my knowledge.
EDUCATION
	2004-2008               Providence College                                                          Providence, RI    B.A., French Studies      Minor: Italian and Development of Western Civilization  -   Cumulative GPA: 3.59  -  Graduated cum laude and recipient of Rev. Raymond St. George Award for French Studies   -  Member of Phi Sigma Iota (International Foreign Language Honor Society), Pi Delta Phi (National French Honor Society) and Gamma Kappa Alpha (National Italian Honor Society)  -  Related Coursework: International Relations, French Translation, French and Italian Literature courses, Sociology, Microeconomics, French and Italian Composition, French Conversation, Ethics, French Civilization, French and Italian Film, Geography, Business Management, European History
EXPERIENCE
	Translation Experience: 4 years Academic, 4 years Freelance -        Commercial: Advertising/Marketing, Brochures, Menus, Manuals -        Legal: Divorce Filings, Contracts, Leases -         Literature: Novels, Poetry, Children's Literature, Other Literary Works -        Personal Documents: Birth Certificates, Diplomas, Professional Degrees, Personal/Business Correspondence -        Other: Political, Social Sciences, Ethics, Humanities, Children's Medical Encyclopedia, Arts and Entertainment, Tourism and Travel   May 2008-November 2008                                                              Viana do Castelo, Portugal Student -         Time spent abroad fine tuning linguistic abilities -         Aided locals and tourists in interpretation   Jan 2008-May 2008 FrenchAmericanSchool of Rhode Island                        Providence, RI Intern -    Assistantship in the classroom aiding in the instruction of French preschool -     Interacted daily with non-native professionals to organize and initiate high-energy and educational activities—all work with children and peers conducted in French -     Developed leadership skills as well as interpersonal and organizational skills in French and English
LANGUAGES
	-    English:  Native Language -    French:   Fluent -    Portuguese: Fluent -     Italian: Proficient
SKILLS AND PERSONAL INFORMATION
	-     Dual citizen of the United States and Portugal -     Member of the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA) and New York Circle of Translators (NYCT) -     Ability to work independently in a time efficient manner yielding rapid turn around -     Ability to communicate tactfully and without inhibition in multiple foreign languages and experience working with diverse backgrounds and concepts -     Clear, concise and effective writing skills -     Assertive self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and outgoing personality -     Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, Wordfast and Windows Applications

PC, Laptop, Laser Printer, Fax, Scanner, Windows Vista, Cable Internet Connection, External Hard Drive

BA in French Studies from Providence College (Providence, RI, USA) May 2008
Cum laude honors
Recipient of Reverend St. George Award

American Translators Association (ATA)
New York Circle of Translators (NYCT)
Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA)
Phi Sigma Iota (International Foreign Language Honor Society)
Pi Delta Phi (National French Honor Society)
Gamma Kappa Alpha (National Italian Honor Society)