Peter S

Professional Profile

I’m a knowledgeable Language Teacher, Translator and Consultant with a strong command over English and Spanish (read/write/speak) and over 10 years hands-on experience with multinational clients.
• Well-versed in providing system-wide foreign language translation services in order to facilitate communication
• Able to adhere to interpretation standards and conforming to code of ethics
• Hands on experience in providing both written and oral translation and interpretation services between parties

Work Experience

August 2021 - Present

* Music Business & Music Supervision Professor at EMMAT / Berklee College of Music, Bogotá, Colombia

Freelance Language Teacher, Translator and Consultant
May 2020 – Currently working Bogotá, Colombia

Tutor international business professionals for business and travel, private lessons
Teach students reading, writing and speaking skills in General English and Spanish
Conduct mini-tests and assessments to monitor progress
Advise students, travellers and business people of Colombian cultural norms and practices
Make translations of legal and academic documents from Lawyer and Profesor students


Private Language Consultancy Services for the President of Clece S.A.
July 2015- August 2016 London

• Personal course designed to accompany the president of this 80,000 + workforce company in the implementation of the growth strategy as they buy into the UK home care services providers market. This included private lessons and translations at the office and outside, accompany to business meetings, lunches, dinners and various sports events. We started with him at beginner level and went up to post intermediate in 9 months.

Freelance Translation Services
May 2010 – June 2015 London

• Converted official transport solutions text documents for the ex Mayor of Bogotá and the ITDP into Spanish and English for the purpose of easy referencing for foreign delegates
• Provide oral and written interpretation services
• Verify information from original text in order to ensure appropriate interpreting
• Ensure that all written translations conform to the original text in terms of technicality and terminology
• Discuss interpretation requirements with clients to ensure error free documents
• Ensure that both content and style of statements in communicated effectively
• Proofread end document and make any necessary changes
• Listen carefully to conversations and provide verbatim interpretation
• Ensure that the context of the language isn’t altered during interpretation
• Provided support system for interpretation services
• Ensured that all written interpretation material is filed appropriately
• Assisted in proofreading translated materials
• Took notes during oral interpretation and provided feedback
• Assisted in creating glossaries

Freelance Language Teacher, Translator and Consultant
Aug 2006 – April 2010 Bogotá, Colombia

• Converted short story books for children ages 8-13 into Spanish and tutored English and Spanish language students in reading, writing and speaking, both privately and in small groups
Tutor international business professionals for business and travel, privately and in small corporate groups
Conduct mini-tests and assessments to monitor progress
Advise students, travellers and business people of Colombian cultural norms and practices

Achievements:

Helped numerous students to achieve better academic results
Developed strong language teaching skills
Developed skills in leading classes and presenting to groups
Built up a clientele of ten regular clients





Language Teacher, Translator and Consultant
Jan 2002 – July 2006 Madrid, Spain

Berlitz and Atribord & Associates
Worked in these language schools to teach students reading, writing and speaking skills in English and Spanish
Developed lesson plans following the school’s curriculum
Created tests to assess students’ proficiency in different skills

Achievements:
Developed confidence in teaching and presenting to groups, and created a fun learning environment
Received consistently positive feedback in student assessments and was commended by the school principal
Developed excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
Developed an in-depth understanding of language and culture



Key Skills


Commercial Acumen: As a business owner and consultant, offers superb commercial focus. Takes time to understand the strategic commercial objectives prior to sourcing / composing audio content. Demonstrates strong awareness of the market, new music trends, music business developments, products and challenges.

Business Skills: Skilled at working collaboratively and autonomously, with exceptional organisational abilities. Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and budgets. Possesses a proven track record of building and managing productive working relationships.

Education

MA Music & Sound Design for Film and TV (2014 – 2015) Kingston University, London
Principal studies: composition; sound design; marketing; and production.

BA in Popular Music and Sound Technology (1999 – 2002) Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Principal studies: music production; sound technology; and performance.