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Claudia Cusano

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
Claudia CusanoFreelance Translator, Writer, Business English Trainer