Claudia Cusano
Freelance Translator, Writer, Business English Trainer
Rome
Summary
Background includes living in several countries and working in international environments to perform document and verbal translation services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Delivers high level of accuracy in English to Italian, and Italian to English translations. Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of Italian and English languages and cultures. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings. Over 15 years of related expertise.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance English to Italian Translator
E2f Inc
San Diego
05.2020 - Current
- Translation Projects, English to Italian.
English to Italian Translator
Translated.com
Rome
01.2022 - Current
- Translation of documents from English to Italian..
Business English Trainer
Speexx - Digital Publishing AG
05.2018 - Current
- All levels online blended Business English Individual and group courses for Managers and employees of more than 50 international companies operating in various industries.
- Use effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
Content Writer
Speexx Digital Publishing/BETOT
Pavia/Ankara
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Content writer for my own website, in three languages (EN/IT/TR).
- Content writer for a Webinar on Virtual Meetings and Business Presentations I hosted on behalf of Speexx.
- I translated a Product Ad Campaign PPT for an Italian product.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Founder, Trainer and Translator
BETOT İş İngilizcesi Çevrimiçi Eğitim
03.2021 - 01.2022
- All Levels Business English classes for Managers and employees of about 20 international companies.
- Individual English courses aimed at improving fluency and grammar knowledge.
EN-IT-EN Translator and Moderator
MRQual Limited
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Online research on audio devices. I translated the text (EN>IT)
- Moderated the Forum translating posts in real time.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries and then translated them.
Business English/Business Italian Trainer
Connor Management Training
Milan
03.2018 - 03.2021
- F2F/Skype/Zoom/Teams/Webex individual and group lessons for Managers and employees of 30 more international companies operating in various industries, focused on Business Phone Calls, Presentations, Meetings and formal emails.
- English Corner classes
- (All levels).
Consular Assistant
British Consulate General
04.2016 - 04.2016
- First point of contact with the public; Full Consular assistance to British Nationals.
- Emergency Travel Documents/Emergency Passports.
- Weekly and monthly cash up; No help letters; Management Information Champion(Monthly Statistics); Working Stock Coordinator (Passports and laminates);
- Webpage and list of Local Service updates.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
Translator/Interpreter/Visa Processing Officer
Embassy Of Italy
Ankara
01.2002 - 09.2015
- Interpreter-chuchotage, liaison interpreting - (EN/IT/TR).Visa applicants interviews.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Translated documents from English and Turkish to Italian.
- Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for leaders.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Held a seminar in Turkish on Schengen Visa Procedures for 70 University students hosted by the Italian Culture Institute.
- Fraud detection, Fingerprints scan/biometrics.
- Visa applications processing.
- Daily cash up; Monthly and yearly statistics reports; Consular assistance to Italian nationals; Emergency First Aid at Work Provider.
English/Italian Language Private Tutor
Self-employed
Baku, Ankara
09.1993 - 10.2000
- Private lessons of English and Italian grammar and conversation to High School and University students.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Education
TEFL/TESOL Professional Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Bridge Education
Denver USA 07.2020 - 01.2020
Certificate - 40 Hour Certificate -Course in English Grammar
Bridge Education
Denver, USA 08.2020 - 01.2020
Certificate -
DipTrans General Translation
London UK 01.2018 - 01.2018
Certificate - English To Italian Translation
Susanne James Associates' Translator Training
UK 08.2017 - 11.2017
Certificate of Achievemtnt - Single Course
Udacity
UK 01.2017 - 01.2017
Completed 3 Academic Years - Faculty of Law
La Sapienza University
Rome 09.1989 - 07.1992
High School Diploma - Humanities
Liceo Classico Ennio Quirino Visconti
Rome 01.1983 - 07.1987
Certificate of Achievement - Single Courses
The Open University
UK 02.2017 - 02.2017
Certificate of Achievement - Single Course
University of Leicester
UK 01.2017 - 01.2017
Certificate of Achievement - Single Course
University of Sheffield
01.2017 - 01.2017
EAW (Essential Assistant Work) Workshop -
FCO (Foreign Commonwealth Office)
London HQ, UK 03.2016 - 03.2016
COA - Immigration Law And Fraud Prevention
FRONTEX
Ankara 11.2012 - 11.2012
Digital Training - Consular Assistance
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ankara 03.2013 - 03.2013
Skills
Bilingual (EN/IT),professional level in Turkish, fluent in Spanish
English Trainer and TEFL/TESOL Professional Certified Teacher Remote and VR lessons
Experienced translator/interpreter General, marketing, regulations, administrative, website and media texts
Remarkable ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Proactive attitude and problem solving skills
Digital Skills Microsoft 360/Social Media/ oom /Skype/PPT
Excellent intercultural skills gained through learning several foreign languages and living in Italy, USA, Azerbajan, France, Switzerland and Türkiye
Remarkable Communication and interpersonal Skills
Cultural expertise
Timeline
English to Italian Translator
Translated.com
01.2022 - Current
EN-IT-EN Translator and Moderator
MRQual Limited
09.2021 - 09.2021
Founder, Trainer and Translator
BETOT İş İngilizcesi Çevrimiçi Eğitim
03.2021 - 01.2022
TEFL/TESOL Professional Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Bridge Education
07.2020 - 01.2020
Freelance English to Italian Translator
E2f Inc
05.2020 - Current
Business English Trainer
Speexx - Digital Publishing AG
05.2018 - Current
Business English/Business Italian Trainer
Connor Management Training
03.2018 - 03.2021
Certificate -
DipTrans General Translation
01.2018 - 01.2018
Certificate - English To Italian Translation
Susanne James Associates' Translator Training
08.2017 - 11.2017
Content Writer
Speexx Digital Publishing/BETOT
04.2017 - 01.2023
Certificate of Achievement - Single Courses
The Open University
02.2017 - 02.2017
Certificate of Achievemtnt - Single Course
Udacity
01.2017 - 01.2017
Certificate of Achievement - Single Course
University of Leicester
01.2017 - 01.2017
Certificate of Achievement - Single Course
University of Sheffield
01.2017 - 01.2017
Consular Assistant
British Consulate General
04.2016 - 04.2016
EAW (Essential Assistant Work) Workshop -
FCO (Foreign Commonwealth Office)
03.2016 - 03.2016
Digital Training - Consular Assistance
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
03.2013 - 03.2013
COA - Immigration Law And Fraud Prevention
FRONTEX
11.2012 - 11.2012
Translator/Interpreter/Visa Processing Officer
Embassy Of Italy
01.2002 - 09.2015
English/Italian Language Private Tutor
Self-employed
09.1993 - 10.2000
High School Diploma - Humanities
Liceo Classico Ennio Quirino Visconti
01.1983 - 07.1987
Certificate - 40 Hour Certificate -Course in English Grammar
Bridge Education
08.2020 - 01.2020
Completed 3 Academic Years - Faculty of Law
La Sapienza University
09.1989 - 07.1992