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Julia Sampaio Pereira

North-Rhine Westphalia

Summary

Focused Freelance Translator with a highly developed understanding of language impact and cultural nuance. Experienced in translating literary, technical and general texts and interpreting across Portuguese, English, German, and Italian. Four years of Bachelor studies in Romance Languages developed strong grammatical and intercultural knowledge. Skilled in delivering accurate, clear, and culturally adapted content under tight deadlines. Strongly oriented to client needs and quality service, with a proven record of thriving in international, independent and remote work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Translator/Interpreter

Police Department of Oberhausen
09.2024 - Current
  • Freelance Translator/Interpreter conducting written and oral translations in legal and administrative context in Italian, German, English, Portuguese
  • Emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality

Douglas GmbH & Co. KG Customer Project

Telus Digital
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Full-time – remote working
  • Customer Project for perfumery Douglas GmbH & Co.KG
  • Providing first-level support for customer inquiries
  • Managing multilingual customer requests via phone and email regarding orders, complaints management in remote, fast-paced environment
  • Answering to complex technical questions.

Administrative Assistant

District Government of Düsseldorf – Aviation Security Department
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Processing and verifying official documents for background checks
  • Working with digitized public administration systems
  • Telephone and written support for applicants, personnel managers of large corporations such as Deutsche Lufthansa, and airports such as Cologne-Bonn and Düsseldorf Airport.

Student Assistant

Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Student assistant for hotel events and activities
  • Supporting guests in activities and gatherings within the hotel's facilities

Customer Service Representative

YoungCapital - Student Assistant at Telekom AG
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Written and oral processing of technical customer inquiries.
  • Advising and clarifying customer concerns regarding services, invoices, equipment, and tariffs.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Conducting simple telephone marketing and sales campaigns.
  • Data storage according to system specifications.

Student Assistant

Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Student assistant in customer service

Administrative Assistant

Pallas Fitness Studio
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Handling administrative tasks and providing customer assistance
  • Customer service and front-desk operations
  • Sales and recommendations of fitness products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Romance Languages

University of Düsseldorf
09-2024

High School Diploma -

Bertha-von-Suttner High School
07-2016

High School Diploma -

E.E.F.M. Integrada 02 De Maio in Brazil
02-2011

Skills

  • Multilingual proficiency in Portuguese, German, Italian, and English
  • Intermediate French and Spanish speaker
  • Skilled in digital tools
  • Proficient in MS Word, Powerpoint
  • MS Excel - basics
  • Adobe InDesign - basics
  • CAT tools: SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Project management
  • Organizational skills
  • Document translation
  • Language localization

Training

  • INCO Academy Germany
  • Basics in technical support, Hardware and operating systems
  • Essentials tools in project management
  • DeLst Institute
  • E-Learning project management
  • Introduction to the conception and characteristics of the Digital Learning
  • Methods and didactics of Digital Learning platforms
  • Kanban, SCRUM


Certification

  • DeLst Institute - Certified E-Leaning Project Manager - Issued April 2023
  • INCO Academy Germany - Basics in technical support - Issued Oct. 2022

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Translator/Interpreter

Police Department of Oberhausen
09.2024 - Current

Douglas GmbH & Co. KG Customer Project

Telus Digital
09.2023 - 11.2024

Administrative Assistant

District Government of Düsseldorf – Aviation Security Department
10.2021 - 09.2023

Student Assistant

Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf
12.2019 - 10.2021

Customer Service Representative

YoungCapital - Student Assistant at Telekom AG
10.2018 - 08.2019

Student Assistant

Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf
10.2017 - 01.2019

Administrative Assistant

Pallas Fitness Studio
07.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Romance Languages

University of Düsseldorf

High School Diploma -

Bertha-von-Suttner High School

High School Diploma -

E.E.F.M. Integrada 02 De Maio in Brazil
Julia Sampaio Pereira