Working languages:
Spanish to English
English to Spanish

Marcela Cartagena
Specialize in PR, journalism, politics

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Local time: 22:51 CDT (GMT-5)

Native in: Spanish Native in Spanish
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Aug 24, 2020 (posted via ProZ.com):  I just finished translating two investigative news articles for a nonprofit news organization. ...more »
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Native speaker conversation, Copywriting
Expertise
Specializes in:
JournalismGovernment / Politics
Advertising / Public RelationsMedia / Multimedia
Aerospace / Aviation / SpacePrinting & Publishing
Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)Other
Rates
Spanish to English - Rates: 0.12 - 0.15 USD per word
English to Spanish - Rates: 0.12 - 0.15 USD per word

KudoZ activity (PRO) Questions answered: 4
Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer, Money order, Venmo, Zelle
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 2
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Mississippi State University
Experience Years of experience: 23. Registered at ProZ.com: Aug 2020.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software CafeTran Espresso, Google Translator Toolkit, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, ProZ.com Translation Center, QuarkXPress
Professional practices Marcela Cartagena endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
Bio

I am a translator, editor, and writer in both English and Spanish with 20 years of combined professional experience in journalism, technical editing, and public relations.

I have done translation work for nonprofit organizations, public entities, political candidates, newspapers, and attorneys. 

A
 highly social person in nature, an attribute that has undoubtedly helped me in my professional life, I am goal-oriented, optimistic, organized, hardworking, and a multitasker. Meeting my clients' needs in a professional and timely manner is my No. 1 priority. 

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Profile last updated
Aug 31, 2020



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