I am an architect originally from Brazil, currently seeking translation jobs as Freelance. I had 7 years of formal English language training in Rio de Janeiro, before I came to the USA in 2000. I also have more than 17 years of progressively responsible experience working as a city planner for the City and the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the City of Largo, Florida, USA. In those positions, I have done extensive work writing and presenting documents and reports to City committees, boards and Councils, plus Code amendments and Planning Board cases, both in English and Portuguese.
I am the informal interpreter between my American and Brazilian family members and friends in my trips back to Brazil, here in the USA and over Skype. I am enthusiastic and experienced in dealing with people of various backgrounds, nationalities, and ages. There is not a job to big or too small for me, so every task will be performed with very strong ethical guidelines. I am currently a singer and songwriter for "O Som do Jazz" Brazilian band. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and knowledgeable in Spanish.
My expertise is diverse and includes:
➢ 3 years as Largo City Planner
➢ 2 years as historic preservation staff liaison
➢ 7 years of Municipal Research and Urban Planning
➢ Tax assessments for residential and commercial buildings
➢ 3 years as project coordinator and administrative manager of a GIS project for two cities in Rio de
Janeiro State.
➢ 5 years with community outreach on Rio de Janeiro low income neighborhoods
➢ 2 years as a GIS supervisor in a major urban project for the State government
➢ Computer skills (MSOffice)
➢ Cartography experience
➢ English, Portuguese and Spanish language skills
➢ Accurate and detail oriented work
➢ Excellent people skills
➢ Work with an acclaimed interior designer in the Tampa Bay area
➢ Building codes and AutoCAD studies at Saint Petersburg College | 
