Work Experience

 

Freelance Translator

Mexico City, Mexico

2008 - Present

 

Translation of diverse texts for a wide range of clients.  More details on translation experience here.

 

Freelance Local Field Producer/Researcher

Mexico City and Oaxaca, Mexico

2010 - Present

 

"Stephen Fry in Mexico and Central America," ITV, Line Producer

"Pan American Highway," BBC 2, 2013/14– Line Producer/Researcher

“Wedding Crasher,” BBC Pilot, with Steve Jones, 2010 - Translator/Liaison Interpreter

 

Program Director, Sol Education Abroad

Oaxaca, Mexico

2007 - 2014

 

The coordination and direction of a study abroad program receiving international students of different ages.   Onsite interpretation and cultural integration support.   Providing tours for students of important archeological, historical and cultural sites, helping them to immerse themselves in the local culture.  Monitoring the program and students.  Budget management.  Writing website content. Emergency contact.

 

Co-Founder, Chido Bueno

Oaxaca, Mexico and London, England

2010 - Present

 

Creative direction, design and design production with artisans, PR, website content, social media (blog, Facebook and Twitter).  Chido Bueno.

 

Program Assistant/Local Markets Coordinator, Puente a la Salud Comunitaria, A.C.

Oaxaca, Mexico

2006 - 2007

 

Facilitating nutrition workshops and carrying out diagnostics and evaluations in rural communities.  Designing and monitoring the social and economic impact of the ‘Local Markets’ project.

 

Policy Administrator, General Teaching Council for England

London, England

2004 - 2005

 

Research, fact-finding and providing briefings.  Minute taking and writing extensive meeting reports.  Liaising with a wide range of internal and external partners ranging from members of the public to teachers and government officials.  Coordinating, editing, proof reading and writing documents for the website and intranet.  Management of diaries, events and correspondence.

 

English Teacher, Centro Internacional de Idiomas and El BICAP

Valencia, Spain and Sta. María Tlahuitoltepec Mixe, Oaxaca, Mexico

2003 and 2005

 

English teacher in two very different environments, one in urban Valencia the other in a remote indigenous village.  Responsible for the design, assessment and evaluation of English classes for students with a range of backgrounds, ages and abilities.  Organizing extra curricular activities for children and adults