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Gabriela Polenta

Content Moderator at Badoo

London, GB

About

*** Knowledgeable Language Specialist with a strong command over English and Spanish, and hands-on experience with multinational clients. I always perform with consistent accuracy, using my abilities to the fullest in order to achieve the desired results. *** I am passionate about languages, communication, travelling and cultural diversity.

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    Work experience

    1. August 2018 – present

      Badoo

      Content Moderator
      Investigate reported abuse, apply moderation decision, escalate when necessary Review that profiles content complies with company guidelines and take action when necessary
    2. January 2017 – present

      Self employed, translation/interpretation

      Spanish Interpreter and Translator
      Simultaneous interpretation, Consecutive interpretation, Liaison interpretation for Public Services
    3. October 2015 – December 2016

      Tourico Holidays

      Contract Administrator
      • Review and understand travel related agreements on all terms and conditions. • Analyse pricing structures and promotions. • Inputting new contracts and amendments including descriptions, images, and videos into database. • Analyse, revise and input new and existing contracts into the inventory system via windows based software, accurately and efficiently; including inputting rates and financial details to ensure agreements bill correctly. • Administrate supplier promotions and update date in our database regarding hotel rooms and specials allocated to the Company. • Support billing and sales team on research and ad-hoc queries • Qualitative control and checking the system and website. • Execute Stop Sell and change communications from our supplier partners. • Design, develop and deliver learning programmes to other department and junior levels.
    4. June 2014 – July 2015

      Freelance

      Translator / Copywriter
      • Translation of tourist brochures • Translation of web content for travel agencies • Tourist guiding interpreting • Proofreading • Developing creatives ideas and web content
    5. February 2012 – March 2014

      Cosas de Doménica

      Founder/Owner
      Product and Business Development: • Market Research • Creative a coherent product collections and ranges • iterating with designers and product developers • Pricing and cost analysis Developing online marketing and ecommerce strategies and web content: • Design Brand name and Logo. Organizing special promotions, displays and events • Develop marketing and strategy campaigns • Design and produce adverts & brochures • Plan and deliver social media • Drive the blog, twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Implementing and maintaining effective administration process: • Bank reconciliation, tax management, cash management. Dealing with banks and suppliers. • Issuing purchase orders and following up shipments and deliveries. • Manage retail assistants.
    6. February 2009 – December 2011

      High Street English Institute

      Eanglish Teacher / Spanish Teacher
      Classes for babies, kids, teenagers and adults (including grammar classes) Business class for adults Staff training Demo classes to attract potential students Spanish classes for adults
    7. October 2007 – September 2008

      Newave Education Center

      English Teacher / Teaching Trainer
      Classes for babies, kids, teenagers and adults (including grammar classes) Business class for adults Staff training Demo classes to attract potential students
    8. American Airlines
      March 2006 – August 2007

      American Airlines

      Reservations Agent, Translator
      • Translate AA press articles released on the US market to be published on Spanish website, policies and procedures for travel agencies to publish on AA Spanish website, press articles or new policies and procedures issued on AA Headquarters to be read by Spanish employees. • Dealing with sales and customer service calls over the phone, following up product queries and reservations. • Assisting Travel Agencies on queries about AA and One World’s bookings. • Tailor made Round the World trips. • Accurate customer’s data capture using SABRE system. • Process passenger’s travel documentation.
    9. August 2005 – March 2006

      Response Group LTD

      Administrative Assistant
      Client data translator (English-Spanish) Deal with inbound and outbound campaign calls ( Meteor, 7 up on Ice, Aerlingus, Phillips, … ) by giving high quality customer care and ensuring that all sales opportunities are converted Research and problem resolution skills Data capture: Alpha/numeric data entry for different campaigns such as Dunnes Store, Bank of Ireland, BT Young Scientist… Administration duties: coordination and implementation of office procedures, fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and filing.
    10. August 2002 – March 2004

      Ideas del Sur

      Assistant Producer
      Working closely with producers throughout the production process. Being involved at the pre-production stage through to post production and marketing and distribution. Writing coverage on scripts, drafting letters, making phone calls, running an office, interviewing personnel, assisting with duties on and off set, liaising between the producer and the post production team, and helping to prepare publicity materials.

    Education

    1. 2016 – present

      Instituto Superior Lenguas Vivas

      Bachelor's degree, Language Interpretation and Translation
    2. 2015 – 2019

      Lenguas Vivas Posadas

      BA in Translation
    3. 2017 – 2017

      South Thames College

      Community Interpreting Level 3
    4. 2006 – 2006

      i-to-i Ireland

      TEFL
    5. 2005 – 2006

      International House Barcelona

      Certificate, General Translation
    6. 1999 – 2003

      Centro de Investigación Cinematográfica

      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film, TV and New Media Production