My Passion for Language and All Things International

I was born and raised just outside of Washington, D.C., the son of an Argentinean doctor and a Filipino mother.  

With the cultural and ethnic diversity that surrounded me, I took an interest in language from a very early age.  My interest guided me to undergraduate and graduate coursework in international studies/management; travel to 12 countries; and professional experience in four industries, most recently within the U.S. insurance/employee benefits industry.  

My Translation/Interpreting Experience

With 4 years’ freelance translator experience, outside of the industry,  for over 20 years my language experience has resulted in high levels of client retention; greater understanding within organizations of the nuances of international markets and foreign-language employee populations; and greater understanding among non-English speaking employees on U.S. laws governing insurance and eligibility for benefits. 

Some of the documents I translate include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Benefit Enrollment Forms and Guides

• Brochures for health/medical insurance, life insurance

• Required notices for health and welfare benefits

I am a fan of continuous learning and will work to find ways to be a better translator. Among the work I’m most proud of include benefits enrollment form and required notices for employee benefits, translated from English into Spanish.  

My Work Style

Before committing to a project, I’ll always make sure that it is something I can tackle within the given deadline.  If it’s something I’m unable to tackle, I will decline the project, or refer the project to a professional with experience specific to that subject area.  

I believe in solid relationships and will work diligently to ensure we have a solid relationship and you have the best experience possible.  Everything--from responding to emails to the final bill---are all part of the experience.  

My Interests

I am not your typical American/Estadounidense; I love all things international, including movies, TV, music, etc. (especially from Latin America) and real football (soccer) is my favorite sport.