Anna D. Baehr M.
PROFESSIONAL INFO
More than 30 years of experience in English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations.
Born and raised in Guatemala, educated in an American school learning English as a Native rather than as a Second language.
Most recently lived in Mexico for more than 20 years working as an interpreter and translator for American companies such as Jockey International, Skyline Builders, and as a Real Estate and Tourism representative at Riviera Maya for 5-plus years.
During my employment at Riviera Maya, I wrote and translated website content, newsletters, rental and sales agreements, contracts and “fideicomisos” (Trust Agreements between foreign buyers and Mexican Banks who administer trusts for the benefit of non-Mexican real estate buyers).My approach to text translation does not entail the use of commercially available translation software - I prefer to translate original text focusing on the mean, high-quality, translation service at the most affordable prices.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013- PRESENT
FREELANCE TRANSLATOR/EDITOR/WRITER
1.-Translation, English to Spanish and vice-versa.
2.-Web content and design.
3.-Writing newsletters and blog content in English and Spanish.
2011-2013
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/MARKETING
HUARIBE SERVICIOS S.A. FOR
MAYAKOBA RESIDENCES
Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México
Personal assistant to Marketing CEO and Administrative Manager, functions included but were not limited to:
-Translating all documents, including contracts, agreements, newsletters and blog.
-Appointment, schedules, traveling arrangements and phone calls.
-Assisting the Marketing team with web and blog content.
-Reviewing client´s emails, filing and answering.
-Preparing sales and prospected clients reports.
2004-2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO SITE
SKYLINE INDUSTRIES
Minneapolis, Minnesota/ Offices in Playa del Carmen
Quintana Roo, México
Providing translations and interpretation services for the following activities:
-Coordinating appointments and traveling arrangements for all members.
-Supervising construction progress, reporting advances and problems.
-Conducting market research on condominium prices by location, construction ft. and amenities.
-Conducting market research on accessory prices, brands and repair service
2000-2004
GENERAL MANAGER
YA KAAYO STORES
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
-Improving sales by market research on competitors and suppliers prices.
-Tracking sales and inventories.
-Managing payroll, bank deposits, payments to suppliers and services.
-Translating and interpreting when required
1995-1999
QUALITY CONTROL CONSULTANT
MEXICO D.F.
JOCKEY INTERNATIONAL
Kenosha, Winsconsin
Providing translations and interpretation services for the following activities:
-Auditing garments on production and finishing lines.
-Scheduling shipping.
-Receiving and supervising incoming product to production lines and distributing them accordingly.
-Preparing and sending reports on production lines, finishing lines, shipping, audits and shortages.
-Taking inventory, tracking lost or missing products and disposing of unused or damaged goods.
1985-1992
RECEPTIONIST
EMBASSY OF JAPAN
Guatemala, C.A.
-Greeting visitors and providing basic information.
-Coordinating schedule for Vice Consul.
- Translating from English to Spanish or vice versa for personnel when needed.
-Coordinating cultural events.
-Assist all members with housing arrangements.
Translation, English to Spanish and vice-versa.
-Web content and design.
-Writing newsletters and blog content in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
2013
English Grammar & Fundamentals of English Grammar, UKTF
2010
Diplomado en Escritura Creativa, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Introduction for Writing to Children, University College Falmouth
2008
Edición y Corrección de Estilo, Universidad Autónoma de Antigüa
Fundamentos Generales de la Traducción inglés a español y
Traducción de Textos Literarios, ISTRAD (Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción)
2000
Diplomado en Traducción de Textos Especializados, UNAM (Universidad Autónoma de México)
1998
Técnico en Quimica Biológica,
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, USAC
Guatemala
More than 30 years of experience in English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations.
Born and raised in Guatemala, educated in an American school learning English as a Native rather than as a Second language.
Most recently lived in Mexico for more than 20 years working as an interpreter and translator for American companies such as Jockey International, Skyline Builders, and as a Real Estate and Tourism representative at Riviera Maya for 5-plus years.
During my employment at Riviera Maya, I wrote and translated website content, newsletters, rental and sales agreements, contracts and “fideicomisos” (Trust Agreements between foreign buyers and Mexican Banks who administer trusts for the benefit of non-Mexican real estate buyers).My approach to text translation does not entail the use of commercially available translation software - I prefer to translate original text focusing on the mean, high-quality, translation service at the most affordable prices.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013- PRESENT
FREELANCE TRANSLATOR/EDITOR/WRITER
1.-Translation, English to Spanish and vice-versa.
2.-Web content and design.
3.-Writing newsletters and blog content in English and Spanish.
2011-2013
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/MARKETING
HUARIBE SERVICIOS S.A. FOR
MAYAKOBA RESIDENCES
Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México
Personal assistant to Marketing CEO and Administrative Manager, functions included but were not limited to:
-Translating all documents, including contracts, agreements, newsletters and blog.
-Appointment, schedules, traveling arrangements and phone calls.
-Assisting the Marketing team with web and blog content.
-Reviewing client´s emails, filing and answering.
-Preparing sales and prospected clients reports.
2004-2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO SITE
SKYLINE INDUSTRIES
Minneapolis, Minnesota/ Offices in Playa del Carmen
Quintana Roo, México
Providing translations and interpretation services for the following activities:
-Coordinating appointments and traveling arrangements for all members.
-Supervising construction progress, reporting advances and problems.
-Conducting market research on condominium prices by location, construction ft. and amenities.
-Conducting market research on accessory prices, brands and repair service
2000-2004
GENERAL MANAGER
YA KAAYO STORES
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
-Improving sales by market research on competitors and suppliers prices.
-Tracking sales and inventories.
-Managing payroll, bank deposits, payments to suppliers and services.
-Translating and interpreting when required
1995-1999
QUALITY CONTROL CONSULTANT
MEXICO D.F.
JOCKEY INTERNATIONAL
Kenosha, Winsconsin
Providing translations and interpretation services for the following activities:
-Auditing garments on production and finishing lines.
-Scheduling shipping.
-Receiving and supervising incoming product to production lines and distributing them accordingly.
-Preparing and sending reports on production lines, finishing lines, shipping, audits and shortages.
-Taking inventory, tracking lost or missing products and disposing of unused or damaged goods.
1985-1992
RECEPTIONIST
EMBASSY OF JAPAN
Guatemala, C.A.
-Greeting visitors and providing basic information.
-Coordinating schedule for Vice Consul.
- Translating from English to Spanish or vice versa for personnel when needed.
-Coordinating cultural events.
-Assist all members with housing arrangements.
Translation, English to Spanish and vice-versa.
-Web content and design.
-Writing newsletters and blog content in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
2013
English Grammar & Fundamentals of English Grammar, UKTF
2010
Diplomado en Escritura Creativa, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Introduction for Writing to Children, University College Falmouth
2008
Edición y Corrección de Estilo, Universidad Autónoma de Antigüa
Fundamentos Generales de la Traducción inglés a español y
Traducción de Textos Literarios, ISTRAD (Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción)
2000
Diplomado en Traducción de Textos Especializados, UNAM (Universidad Autónoma de México)
1998
Técnico en Quimica Biológica,
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, USAC
Guatemala