Paola Liliana Arbelaez

Translator/Linguist

Multilingual language expert with extensive experience in translation, interpretation, and language instruction.

Experience

French, Spanish and Portuguese Translator
Tyson Foods
2025-02Present

Translated over 80 technical and official documents from English into French, Spanish, and Portuguese ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance. • Improved translation turnaround time by 20% through research and terminology standard. • Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine terminology and ensure compliance with industry standards. • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness to accurately convey cultural nuances in translations.

French, Spanish and Portuguese Linguist
iCatalyst Inc.
2025-01Present

Translate FAA regulatory documents and reports, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Edit and proofread translated materials enhancing consistency across +10 documents. Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive government materials.

Spanish & English Language Instructor
Satellite Industries
2025-01Present

Designed and implemented a structured language training program for employees to improve communication skills in Spanish and English. Teach three weekly classes, focusing on industry-specific vocabulary and real-world language applications to enhance workplace efficiency.

Spanish, Portuguese, and English Interpreter
PGLS
2024-112025-11

Provided real-time interpretation for over 30 customer service interactions. • Facilitate cross-cultural communication, improving service accessibility for diverse populations. • Ensure 100% compliance with confidentiality and privacy guidelines

Online Foreign Language Instructor
Primera Languages
2023-032025-12

Delivered 200+ hours of Spanish and Portuguese instruction to individual and group learners. • Developed customized lesson plans, increasing student engagement and retention by 30%. • Integrate technology-based tools such as Zoom or Teams to enhance remote learning efficiency.

Adjunct Professor
City University of Seattle
2019-08Present

Designed and taught 30+ online courses in Spanish and Portuguese, engaging students from diverse backgrounds. • Led the Search Committee for Spanish and Portuguese Faculty, improving hiring processes. • Created and revised syllabi, contributing to a 15% increase in course enrollment.

Education

Maestría · Ciencias Sociales
UNITAR / UOC
2019
Universitario · Lenguas Modernas, Interpretación
Universidad de los Andes
2005

Languages

Español · avanzadoFrancés · avanzadoInglés · avanzadoItaliano · intermedioPortugués · avanzado