I am a multifaceted professional blending academic editing, university-level teaching, voice artistry, translation, and digital content evaluation. I thrive at the intersection of ideas and communication, delivering clear, rigorously edited work and engaging, accessible instruction. Whether writing, editing, or lending a voice to projects, I bring curiosity, reliability, and collaboration to every assignment.

Otto Alejandro Salamanca Funes

I am a multifaceted professional blending academic editing, university-level teaching, voice artistry, translation, and digital content evaluation. I thrive at the intersection of ideas and communication, delivering clear, rigorously edited work and engaging, accessible instruction. Whether writing, editing, or lending a voice to projects, I bring curiosity, reliability, and collaboration to every assignment.

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I am a multifaceted professional blending academic editing, university-level teaching, voice artistry, translation, and digital content evaluation. I thrive at the intersection of ideas and communication, delivering clear, rigorously edited work and engaging, accessible instruction.

Whether writing, editing, or lending a voice to projects, I bring curiosity, reliability, and collaboration to every assignment.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Ads Quality Rater at TELUS International
January 1, 2024 - Present
Evaluate and rate the quality, relevance, and policy compliance of online advertisements. Identify inappropriate or low-quality ad content using objective, criterion-based assessments. Contribute to improving ad platform user experience through consistent, guideline-driven evaluations.
University Lecturer (Philosophy) at Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Cañas” (UCA)
March 1, 2019 - Present
Teach undergraduate courses in Logic, Ethics, Aesthetics, Philosophical Anthropology, and Philosophy of Science. Design curricula, develop didactic materials, and create audiovisual resources for in-person and virtual instruction. Recognized for dynamic teaching methods and strong student outcomes. Also serve as a style editor for academic textbooks and official university documents.
Freelance Copy Editor / Style Editor at Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Cañas” (UCA) & Clients
November 1, 2023 - Present
Conduct linguistic reviews and stylistic editing of academic, literary, and technical texts to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to normative Spanish. Edited institutional reports including “Analysis of Challenges in the 2024 Electoral Process” (Vice-Rectorate for Social Outreach, UCA). Revised manuscript for the book “The Mountain Will Remember Their Names” by Andrés McKinley. Continuously update knowledge of editorial standards, advanced grammar, and lexical resources to meet project-specific requirements.
Voice Artist at Bla Bla Bla Film and Post / Otto Salamanca Communications Academy / Freelance
March 1, 2014 - Present
Specialize in character voice interpretation for dubbing of TV series, films, and animated content. Skilled in lip-sync techniques, emotional vocal delivery, and dialogue adaptation. Provide commercial voice-over services for radio, television, and advertising agencies. Proficient in audio recording and editing workflows; collaborating regularly with directors and production teams.
Translator at Bla Bla Bla Film and Post / Freelance
May 1, 2016 - Present
Translate and localize scripts, dialogues, and subtitles for commercials, films, and series. Adapt content for cultural and linguistic nuances in audiovisual and digital media. Support dubbing and subtitling projects for animated and live-action productions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Cañas” (UCA)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Diploma in Research Ethics with Emphasis on Technologies at University of Deusto (Spain)
January 1, 2025 - January 19, 2026

Qualifications

Instructor Induction Course for Paid Faculty
January 1, 2018 - January 19, 2026
Introduction to the Thought of Jesús Martín-Barbero – From Media to Mediations
January 1, 2019 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment