I am a talented professional with extensive experience in translating, interpreting, transcribing, QA testing, and providing linguistics content support across entertainment, marketing, job search engines, and user interface projects in English, Spanish, and Italian. With a detail-oriented and analytical approach, I have eight years of localization experience and two years of taxonomy analysis focused on improving linguistic content and AI training models for multiple international markets. Alongside my linguistics expertise, I have a rich background as a professional opera singer with over 15 years of stage experience worldwide, excelling in classical and folk repertoires. I also bring strong teaching skills, vocal coaching, artist management experience, and a proven ability to foster productive relationships with artists, linguists, and educators internationally.

Gregorio González

I am a talented professional with extensive experience in translating, interpreting, transcribing, QA testing, and providing linguistics content support across entertainment, marketing, job search engines, and user interface projects in English, Spanish, and Italian. With a detail-oriented and analytical approach, I have eight years of localization experience and two years of taxonomy analysis focused on improving linguistic content and AI training models for multiple international markets. Alongside my linguistics expertise, I have a rich background as a professional opera singer with over 15 years of stage experience worldwide, excelling in classical and folk repertoires. I also bring strong teaching skills, vocal coaching, artist management experience, and a proven ability to foster productive relationships with artists, linguists, and educators internationally.

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I am a talented professional with extensive experience in translating, interpreting, transcribing, QA testing, and providing linguistics content support across entertainment, marketing, job search engines, and user interface projects in English, Spanish, and Italian. With a detail-oriented and analytical approach, I have eight years of localization experience and two years of taxonomy analysis focused on improving linguistic content and AI training models for multiple international markets.

Alongside my linguistics expertise, I have a rich background as a professional opera singer with over 15 years of stage experience worldwide, excelling in classical and folk repertoires. I also bring strong teaching skills, vocal coaching, artist management experience, and a proven ability to foster productive relationships with artists, linguists, and educators internationally.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
German
Beginner
French
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Taxonomy Analyst at Indeed
May 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Provided linguistic support and job market expertise to improve taxonomy structure, ontology, content management systems, and job seeker-to-employer matching for the US, Mexico, and Italy markets. Supported AI, large language model training, and data science projects enhancing content workflows related to machine learning, taxonomy, ontology, localization, and linguistics.
UI Localization Specialist at Welocalize
December 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Delivered linguistic localization services supporting marketing and user-experience campaigns for a leading computer company. Provided content localization and QA for Mexico and Latin America markets across multiple user interfaces on various devices.
Music Content Reviewer at Welocalize
May 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Supported linguistic localization for major music streaming service targeting Mexico and Latin America. Tasks included classifying and analyzing music content, editing descriptions, updating editorial guidelines, directing copywriters, designing assessment tests, and analyzing UI data to improve featured music content visibility.
Translator and Transcriber at Freelance / International
January 1, 1990 - Present
Provided freelance translation, transcription, and linguistic services to various companies in the Americas and Europe. Services included research, translation, and delivery for operatic vocal music productions and scripts for opera/theater companies.
Professional Singer at Freelance / International
January 1, 1997 - Present
Performed leading and principal roles worldwide in opera, operetta, musical theater, and zarzuela. Collaborated with prestigious companies such as Dutch National Opera, San Diego Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and others. Engaged in recordings, recitals, concerts, and culturally diverse artistic presentations.
Teaching Artist at San Francisco Opera Guild
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Performed and taught performance skills and stage interaction to children in Bay Area through Opera à la Carte's production of Rossini’s La Cenerentola.
Manager and Founder at Vanguardia Artists Management
December 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025
Managed artist representation and relationships with theaters worldwide. Coordinated travel, auditions, contract negotiations, marketing, and concert production. Arranged musical instruments, equipment, and rehearsal coaching.
Teaching Associate at UCLA
December 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025
Taught music courses including history of rock music, Latin-American music in the US, Beatles history, art literacy, and the art of listening. Developed lesson plans, presentations, and assessed students in the Herb Alpert School of Music.
Resident Artist at Los Angeles Opera
December 31, 2005 - September 3, 2025
Performed and covered principal roles in up to five main stage operas per season. Participated in outreach and audience engagement in Los Angeles County.
Taxonomy Analyst at Indeed
May 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Provided linguistic support and job market expertise to improve taxonomy structure, ontology, and content management systems for the US, Mexico, and Italy markets. Supported AI and large language model training for data science projects enhancing workflows in machine learning, taxonomy, ontology, localization, and linguistics tasks.
UI Localization Specialist at Welocalize
December 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Delivered linguistic localization services to a top computer company, improving marketing and user experience for Mexico and Latin America. Provided quality control and content localization support for multiple devices' user interfaces from May 2018 to December 2021.
Music Content Reviewer at Welocalize
May 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Supported linguistic localization, classified and analyzed music content, edited music descriptions, updated editorial guidelines, designed assessment tests for new candidates, and analyzed user and content data to enhance music-related featured content visibility for a major music streaming service targeting Mexico and Latin America.
Translator and Transcriber at Freelance
January 1, 1990 - Present
Provided freelance translation, transcription, and research services for technical, legal, and operatic vocal music productions internationally, including translations of operatic scripts and adaptations for opera and theater companies.
Professional Singer at Freelance
January 1, 1997 - Present
Performed leading and principal roles on prestigious international opera and music theater stages, specializing in Opera, Operetta, Musical Theater, and Zarzuela. Engaged in performances, recordings, recitals, and concerts worldwide.

Education

M.M. Music, Vocal Performance at The University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
B.A. Music Performance (Music Industry minor) at The University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
A.A. Music at Palomar Community College, San Marcos, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Master of Music at The University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (Music Industry minor) at The University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2014
Associate of Arts in Music at Palomar Community College, San Marcos, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

The Complete Project Management Fundamentals - UDEMY / YESI Education
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
The Complete SQL Bootcamp Course - Pierian Training
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
The Complete Project Management Fundamentals - UDEMY / YESI Education
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
The Complete SQL Bootcamp Course - Pierian Training
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality