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Denise Marques Leitao4661 Boul. Saint-Laurent, apt. BMontreal – QC Canada H2T 1R2deniseleitao@ (514) 424 7798Profile- Experience writing fiction in English.- Experience editing academic papers in English. - Experience as a simultaneous and consecutive interpreter in events in MontrealEducationMA in English Literature – (GPA 3.73/4.3) - Concordia University Nov 2016Master’s Research Project on Authorship in Anglo-Saxon Poetry BA in English Literature (GPA 3.68/4.3) – Concordia University Aug 2013Received the In Course Bursary in the years 2011, 2012, and 2013Shortlisted for the AG Hooper Prize for best essay about Literature until 1700 in 2013BA in Media Studies – Universidade de S?o Paulo, Brazil Dec 2004ExperienceTranslatorFreelance, Nov 2007 – present- Translated technical manuals and articles from Portuguese to English and vice-versa. - Translated and researched technical terms in both languages.- Translated websites and material about tourism. - Translated technical material such as the ASTM manual A 370 – 03 A: Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel ProductPortuguese – English, English-Portugues, French-Portuguese Interpreter Freelance, 2010 - presentWorked as a simultaneous interpreter for conferences and events in Montreal, such as:- Congrès du Conseil central de Montréal ( French to English) 2019- Sial Canada 2018- Brazilian delegation in Montreal 2018- Conference for the Americas on International Education 2017, Montreal- The 14th FIAT-IFTA International Convention 2016, MontrealFreelance Editor Montreal, Jan 2010 – Present- Edited and proofread academic articles and thesis in English.- Checked academic texts for grammar, clarity and style. - Acted as the final editor and proofreader for articles that were published in prestigious journals, books and conference proceedings, including: Technology Innovation Management Review (2014), The International Journal of Design in Society (2013 and 2014), Crafting the Future (conference proceeding, 2014), Arctic Design: Opening the Discussion (2014).Freelance Writer (in English)2012 – Present- Had poems published at Literary Yard, Headlight , Love & Ensuing Madness and Feathertale. - Participated in poetry readings in Montreal. - Published three YA novels and two novelas independently. Participated in an anthology with fairy-tale retellings published by Enchanted Quill press. Extra-Curricular ActivitiesPodcaster and Youtuber 2016 – present- Planned, edited, and participated in biweekly podcasts about popular culture.- Invited to the podcast stage and Star Wars University stage at Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019.Member of the English Graduate Student Colloquium CommitteeConcordia, English Department - Oct 2013 to March 2014- Crafted and sent funding requests and managed the budget.- Created a website for the Colloquium which is still being used by subsequent committees. - Helped create a call for papers. Contacted other universities to promote the CFP.- Read, evaluated and vetted submissions.- Helped with the organization and planning of the event. - Helped plan the schedule of the event and divide speakers in panels. Member of the Literature Undergraduate Colloquium Vetting CommitteeConcordia, English Department – Feb – March 2013 - Read and evaluated papers submitted to participate in the Colloquium.- Participated in vetting meetings and meetings to organize the selected papers in panels. - Introduced and moderated a panel during the event. ................
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