Elizabeth Best

Description

Translation and localization projects have included press releases and promotional materials; annual reports; magazine articles (business and tourism); government, environmental and educational reports; web content; market and health surveys; research reports; manuals; and legal documents. End clients include: four foreign governments; global oil, pharmaceutical and communications companies; a global business information service, a top Brazilian financial magazine; a Fortune 500 consumer products company; a Brazilian hospital equipment provider; a top US regulatory agency; several international market research firms; and a Brazilian environmental firm.

Simultaneous and consecutive interpreter, translator, and project manager for over ten years in Brazil; specialized in conference interpretation. Lead interpreter and cultural liaison for more than 120 international teams working in public health, construction, and water purification. Deep experience translating marketing, public relations, and instructional materials for publication. Accomplished teacher and public speaker; bilingual in Portuguese and English, fluent in Spanish. Excellent photographer and graphic artist, with experience in a broad range of printed and digital media.