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Sample translations submitted: 1
English to Portuguese: Acne vulgaris: incidence, emotional impact and treatment General field: Medical Detailed field: Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Source text - English Acne vulgaris: incidence, emotional impact and treatment
A brief overview
A prevalent disease
Acne vulgaris, frequently referred to as acne, is one of the most common dermatological diseases. It affects an estimated 85% of teenagers and often continues into adulthood.1,2 Although onset of acne normally begins in adolescence, it is not uncommon for individuals to experience their first symptoms after puberty, with 30–40% of cases reportedly occurring between the ages of 35–44.9-12
Acne affects approximately 650 million people throughout the world, or nearly 1 in every 10 people,13 and an estimated 85% of teenagers have acne.1 In 2005, the worldwide costs for systemic and topical acne treatment were calculated to represent over 10% of the overall costs for the treatment of skin diseases.14 By 2016, the global acne market is estimated to reach revenues of US$3 billion.15
Translation - Portuguese Acne vulgaris: incidência, impacto emocional e tratamento
Um breve resumo
Uma doença prevalente
A acne vulgaris, normalmente conhecida como acne, é uma das doenças dermatológicas mais comuns. Esta doença afeta cerca de 85% dos adolescentes, continuando, muitas vezes, na vida adulta. 1,2 Embora o aparecimento da acne geralmente surja na adolescência, também é possível o aparecimento dos primeiros sintomas após a puberdade, com 30-40% dos casos aparentemente ocorrendo entre os 35-44 anos de idade.9,12
A acne afeta cerca de 650 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo, ou quase 1 em cada 10 pessoas,13 e cerca de 85% dos adolescentes têm acne.1 Em 2005, calculou-se que os custos globais de tratamento sistêmico e tópico da acne representam mais de 10% dos custos gerais dos tratamentos das doenças de pele. 14 Em 2016 estima-se que o mercado global da acne possa chegar a US$ 3 bilhões. 15
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Translation education
Master's degree - City University London
Experience
Years of experience: 25. Registered at ProZ.com: May 2012.
English to Portuguese (CIoL, DipTrans, DPSI) English to Portuguese (NRPSI)
Memberships
N/A
Software
Adobe Acrobat, Fluency, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDLX, Trados Studio, Wordfast
CV/Resume
CV available upon request
Bio
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
UNITED KINGDOM:
2013 City University London MA in Translating Popular Culture
2006 Institute of Linguists Diploma in Public Service Interpreting CIoL - Brazilian Portuguese <> English- LAW
1999 Institute of Linguists Postgraduate Diploma in Translation – CIoL - English<>Portuguese
1999 International House International House Certificate in TEFL
1996 London School of Journalism - Certificate in Freelance Feature Writing and Journalism
BRAZIL:
1981-1984: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina BSc (equivalent) in Physical Education
1976-1979: Colégio São José - Santa Catarina GNVQ (equivalent) in Nutrition and Dietetics
Professional Memberships:
—Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (English-Portuguese) - No: 020312
—NRPSI Interpreter – (English-Portuguese) Registration No.: 13380
Security Clearance: CRB Standard Disclosure
Home Office Counter-Terrorism Check
Languages:
I am fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
I also speak Italian at advanced level and have a good knowledge of French.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
UNITED KINGDOM:
TRANSLATOR AND PROOF-READER: - 1997 to date
My areas of specialisation are education, marketing, law (specially immigration, family and criminal law), pharmaceuticals, literature, general medicine, sports, banking and finances, and also new media.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Full knowledge of SDL Trados, Microsoft Office Suite, Swift (subtitling) and Fluency.
CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETER - 1997 to date
I work mainly in the Public Services, interpreting for the Home Office (UK Border Agency), Courts, Tribunals, HM Prisons, Police, Solicitors, NGOs, Local Government, Health Centres and Hospitals.
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE TUTOR/ CROSS-CULTURAL TRAINER - 1997 to date
I am a qualified and experienced Brazilian Portuguese Tutor and I also provide Cross Cultural Training in the UK for business clients.
List of companies I have taught and currently teach Brazilian Portuguese:
Deutsche Burse – 2009 to 2010
Inmarsat – 2009 to date
Banco Santander London – 2010 to 2012
Tellus UK – 2009 to 2010
Standard Bank - 2008
Davies Arnold Cooper LLP - 2009
JP Morgan - 2008
BNP Paribas – 2007-08
Credit Suisse - 2006
Union Bancaire Privée – London 2005/06
Rabobank – London 2005/06
Companie Generale de Geophysique – London 2005 to 2007
Diageo – London 2004
Marakon Associates – London 2003
The Miller Insurance Group Ltd- London 2002/3
Other corporate clients – London 1997 – 1998
Companies I have provided Cross-Cultural Training (Brazil):
Canning House – London - Clients included Rio Tinto, Barclays, Anglo American plc among others UK corporate business working in or with Brazil - Oct 2009
Rolls Royce – Glasgow - Sept 2002
COMMUNICATION TRAINER - 2009:
Sitges – Spain 2009 (for InspireChange at a Medical Conference on behalf of Pfizer)
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