JOSE ANTONIO RUIZ
136 Warren Street, Newton, MA 02459 Telephone: (617) 969-6468 Fax: (617) 969-6468 E-mail: jaruiz@earthlink.net
PROFILE
Native of Spain with degrees in Commercial Interior Design and Psychology. Over twenty years experience as a
translator, interpreter and voice-over talent. Have lived, worked and traveled abroad extensively, resulting in
bilingual capabilities and multicultural experience. Proven track record of meeting deadlines while handling
multiple projects simultaneously.
EXPERIENCE
1997-Present
Work as an interpreter and translator. Areas of expertise include:
Technical (exhibits, trade-shows), medical (hospital rehabilitation, psychological/attitudinal tests
and evaluations), legal, architectural (commercial, retail design), arts, advertising, marketing,
engineering (mechanical, electrical) and voice-over talent.
1995-1997
Managed the marketing and sales of English training programs for Spanish-speaking people at
American Top English in Chicago, Illinois.
1995-1996
Worked as voice-over talent with Mirna Salazar & Associates (Chicago, Illinois) for Spanish
radio and TV commercials.
1993-1994
Redesigned one of Europe’s oldest jazz clubs (Madrid, Spain). Was interviewed in English for
feature article in renowned international magazine, Conde Nast Traveler.
1987-1994
Served as interpreter for key clients (Microsoft, Bausch & Lomb, Reebok) at international trade
shows held in Madrid, Barcelona and Chicago.
1985-1987
Led public relations campaigns for musical groups touring Spain, in collaboration with major
record labels (CBS, EMI, Virgin). Acted as interpreter for public relations and media events
involving English-speaking groups.
1980-1985
Organized and promoted concert tours throughout Spain. Acted as interpreter and translator to
English groups during execution of contracts and legal documents.
1978-1980
Worked as translator and interpreter for Dante Bassi translation services in Madrid and
Barcelona.
1976-1977
Lived and studied in the United States for nine months, perfecting English language capabilities.
1972-1976
Traveled extensively in Europe and North America, working as an interpreter and translator
during summer breaks from studies.
EDUCATION
Summer 1990 Course in Advanced English for Professionals (Dallas, Texas).
1977-1980
Commercial Interior Design
Politecnico-Escuela Diseno Arquitectonico e Interior (Madrid, Spain)
Escuela de Bellas Artes (Madrid, Spain)
1971-1976
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
La Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
1973-1976
Private language lessons: English and French (Madrid, Spain)
LANGUAGES
Native speaker of Spanish; fluent in English; proficient in French
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Windows 98, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat