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I am Valeria Juanatey B, a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish with a strong background in legal, financial, and audiovisual translation. Over the years, I have specialized in delivering high-quality translations and project support, particularly in audiovisual translation such as subtitling, SDH, and audio description, handling AI language tasks including TTS evaluation, machine translation post-editing, and speech alignment. I am committed to maintaining excellent client relationships through reliable, on-time delivery and quality assurance.
With extensive experience working remotely and with international organizations such as the International Baccalaureate, I bring expertise in cultural adaptation, glossary development, and project coordination support. Constantly upskilling through studies in localization project management and audiovisual translation, I am passionate about blending technology, language, and culture to help global communications succeed.
Experience Level
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
In-house Spanish Translator at International Baccalaureate Organization
August 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025Translated, edited, and proofread educational documents across all academic levels including subject guides, syllabi, handbooks, assessment procedures, teacher support materials, and professional development resources. Also handled legal-financial, marketing, and strategy document translations relevant to the organization.
In-house Spanish Translator at International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)
August 1, 2011 - September 4, 2025Responsible for translation, editing, and proofreading of educational documents across all academic levels, including subject guides, syllabi, handbooks, assessment procedures, research studies, teacher support materials, and professional development resources. Also handled translation, editing, and proofreading of legal-financial and marketing strategy documents.
Freelance Translator & AV Language Specialist
January 1, 2011 - PresentProvided expert Spanish<>English translations for legal, financial, and technical documents. Specialized in audiovisual projects including subtitling, SDH, and audio description for digital media. Performed AI-related language tasks such as machine translation post-editing, TTS evaluation, and speech/text alignment. Supported localization teams with glossary development, proofreading, QA reviews, and cultural adaptation. Maintained long-term client relationships with consistent on-time delivery and high-quality output.
Freelance Translator & AV Language Specialist at Self-employed
January 1, 2011 - PresentDelivered expert Spanish<>English translations for legal, financial, and technical documents. Specialized in audiovisual projects including subtitling, SDH, and audio description for digital media. Executed AI-focused linguistic tasks such as machine translation post-editing, TTS evaluation, and speech/text alignment. Supported localization teams with glossary development, proofreading, QA reviews, and cultural adaptation. Maintained long-term client relationships with consistent on-time delivery and high-quality output.
Translator and Copywriter at Venere/Expedia
August 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Developed content and translated marketing and strategy materials related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Translator and Copywriter at Venere/Expedia
August 1, 2009 - September 4, 2025Created and translated content related to the hospitality and tourism industry, focusing on marketing and strategy documents.
Multilingual Language Lead and Project Coordinator / Spanish Translator at Merrill Brink Int. (United Language Group)
September 30, 2008 - September 4, 2025Led language support for the Funds Team including project manager and client language-related assistance. Created instructions and reference materials such as style guides, glossaries, and translation memories. Managed freelancers’ inquiries and was responsible for LQA process ownership. Translated and revised legal-financial, technical, software, marketing, and medical texts.
Multilingual Language Lead and Project Coordinator for the Funds Team / Spanish Translator at Merrill Brink International (United Language Group)
September 1, 2008 - September 4, 2025Provided language-related support to project managers and clients, including instruction creation and reference material compilation (style-guides, glossaries, translation memories). Managed freelancer queries and owned the process for language quality assurance (LQA) reviews. Translated and revised legal-financial, technical, software, marketing, and medical documents.
Receptionist / Admin Work
December 31, 2006 - September 4, 2025Performed various administrative, secretarial, and receptionist roles in London and Mallorca, supporting multiple companies from 2005 to 2006.
Bilingual PA and Legal Secretary at Estudio O'Farrell law firm
December 31, 2004 - September 4, 2025Assisted a partner lawyer with administrative support, translated and proofread legal-financial documents, and managed case research tasks.
Bilingual PA and Legal Secretary at Estudio O'Farrell law firm
December 1, 2004 - September 4, 2025Personal assistant to partner Alejandro M. de Achával (partner at White & Case lawyer). Translated and proofread legal-financial documents and managed case research.
Junior in-house translator at Estudio Muñoz de Toro & Muñoz de Toro law firm
December 31, 2003 - September 4, 2025Translated and proofread legal-financial and corporate documents. Collaborated in creating a technical glossary for the United Nations’ Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples.
Junior In-house Translator at Estudio Muñoz de Toro & Muñoz de Toro law firm
November 30, 2003 - September 3, 2004Translated and proofread legal-financial and corporate documents. Collaborated in creating the technical glossary for the United Nations’ Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples.
Education
Undergraduate degree in Certified Legal - Financial Translation (English<>Spanish) at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 1996 - December 1, 2001TEFL Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language at United Kingdom
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Diploma in Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling, SDH, Audio Description and Dubbing for film and videogames at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN, Argentina)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Localization Project Management Course at Localization Academy
September 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025Undergraduate degree in Certified Legal -financial Translation (English<>Spanish) at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001TEFL Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language at United Kingdom
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Diploma in Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling, SDH, Audio description and Dubbing for film and videogames at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Localization Project Management Course at Localization Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025Qualifications
Member of the Bar of Certified Translators of Buenos Aires (CTPBA), Argentina
January 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025Member of the Irish Translators and Interpreters Association (ITIA), Ireland
January 1, 2007 - September 4, 2025Member of the Bar of Certified Translators of Río Negro, Argentina
January 1, 2012 - September 4, 2025Member of the Bar of Certified Translators of Buenos Aires (CTPBA)
January 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025Member of the Irish Translators and Interpreters Association (ITIA)
January 1, 2007 - September 4, 2025Member of the Bar of Certified Translators of Río Negro, Argentina
January 1, 2012 - September 4, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
Experience Level
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