Rubén Sánchez Monleón
Certified Conference Interpreter
Interpreting Coach & Language Consultant
Global PM & International Speaker
Profile
Born in Barcelona (Spain) and studied & lived several years in Manchester (England). A highly organised, committed and reliable professional with an excellent communication skillset, a very high work ethic and a deep passion for languages, translation and interpreting. Other interests include traveling, foreign cultures & cuisines, cooking, photography, literature, sports and the sea.
Over a decade of experience as professional interpreter at international conferences in London, Madrid, Manchester, Nairobi and New York ranging from 50 to 50,000 attendees. From top technological companies to international diplomacy organisations, from climate change advocates to Grammy award winning superstars and anything in between, I translate your voice and break the language barrier for you and your business.
Please feel free to browse my web portfolio to see what I can bring to the table.
Education
2000 • C2 English Certificate • Barcelona, Spain
C2 Proficiency English Certificate (CPE) completed at the Aberdeen School of English in Barcelona (Spain) and accredited by Cambridge University (UK). Fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker
2003 • A-Levels • Barcelona, Spain
Graduated magna cum laude (first-class with distinction) of my promotion from 12 different Linguistics & History A-Levels at the Barres i Ones High-School in Barcelona (Spain)
Spanish Language | A
Catalan Language | A
Ancient Greek | A
Classical Latin | A
English Language | A+
Philosophy | A+
Geography | A+
Ancient History | A+
Modern History | A+
Art History | A+
Spanish Literature | A+
Catalan Literature | A+
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9.2/10 as final grade to access university studies
2004 • Translation & Modern Languages • Manchester, UK
Diploma in Translation & Modern Languages at the University of Salford, Manchester (UK). Syllabus focused on translation methods & techniques applied to modern languages
2007 • Translation & Interpreting • Barcelona, Spain
Translation & Interpreting Studies coursed at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona (Spain). Specialised in translation methods into 4 languages (Catalan-Spanish-English-German) as well as in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting techniques
CPD
2013, 2014 & 2016 • Translation Techniques • Madrid, Spain
Graduated from 3 different Translation Techniques Courses by Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society in Madrid (Spain) focused on translation methods, linguistics, naturalness, semantics and meaning-based translation
2014 & 2015 • Bible Translation • Madrid, Spain
Attended 2 different Bible Translation Seminars by Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society in Madrid (Spain) focused on Hebrew grammar & poetry, Greek semantics, accuracy and multilingual translation into modern languages
2020 • TEFL Certificate • Online
Graduated from a 150-hour TEFL Certificate (Teacher of English as a Foreign Language) accredited by Accreditat UK. Language teaching course focused on grammatical awareness, phonology, functional language and productive skills
2021 • Insider secrets from a chief interpreter • Online
“Boost your career: Insider secrets from a Chief Interpreter” webinar by Ewandro Magalhães, former UN Chief Interpreter & KUDO Co-Founder. Course focused on the interpreter’s delivery, visibility, branding and uniqueness
2022 • Consecutive Interpreting • Online
“Note Taking for Consecutive Interpreting” webinar by Laura Navas, Interpreting Coach and Co-Founder of The Interpreting Boutique. Course focused on note taking techniques and strategies for consecutive interpreting
2023 • TerpSummit • Online
Attended the 3-day “TerpSummit: The Coopetition Edition” with more than 30 hours of webinars and subjects related to coopetition in the fast-growing interpreting industry. Course certified by The Interpreting Coach
2023 • Interpreting Conflicts of Interest • Online
Webinar focused on the interpreters’ standards, codes of conduct, ethics, responsibilities, professional dilemmas and the management of potential conflicts of interests. Course registered and regulated by the NRPSI in the UK
2023 • Innovation in Interpreting • Online
Attended the 3-day “Innovation in Interpreting Summit” with some of the best experts in the industry focused on interpreting marketplaces, AI, automation, networking, inclusive language, accessibility and top-tech tips
2024 • DPSI • Cardiff, UK
Level 6 Diploma DPSI (Diploma in Public Services Interpreting) certified by the Chartered Institute of Linguistics (CIOL) in the School of Modern Languages at Cardiff University, Wales (UK)
2024 • DipTrans • London, UK
Level 7 Master’s Degree DipTrans (Diploma in Translation) certified by the Chartered Institute of Linguistics (CIOL) at the University of Westminster in London (UK)
Experience
Translation Manager • FC Barcelona & Kitbag • 2008 - 2012
Translation & Marketing Manager for the FC Barcelona Official Online Store, outsourced by Kitbag & Fanatics (Manchester, UK). In charge of multilingual translation projects for Nike & FC Barcelona during the glorious years of Pep Guardiola’s era. English-Spanish-Catalan translations of the club’s e-catalogues, all web content and worldwide marketing campaigns for each season’s Nike kits and official limited edition champions’ merchandise. Full management of all translation projects, the club’s official website and client relationship with Nike and Barça
Translator & International Translation Consultant • WTBTS • 2012 - 2019
Translator for Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society at the national branch in Madrid (Spain). English-Spanish-Catalan translation of tracts, brochures, magazines, books, web content, videos & films. Translation Consultant for the Translation Services Department at World Headquarters in New York (USA). In charge of a training & consultancy program for several Translation Departments and project management from start to finish into the many languages spoken in Spain (7), Malawi (12) and the countries in Central America (135)
Global Translation Manager • DCP Global • 2022 - 2023
Translation Manager at a start-up AI agency & LSP based in Dubai. Project management of all language services (proofreading, localisation, LQA, MTPE, translation, transcreation and interpreting) and in charge of a training program for the global Translation Department into over 160 languages. Full client relationship management from start to finish with big players in several industries in over 100 countries worldwide. Negotiated & acquired partnership contracts with some of the top 10 LSPs in the world
Conference Interpreter, Interpreting Coach & PM • since 2007
Professional Conference Interpreter (both in-person and RSI) with a 100% guarantee of naturalness into the target language without compromising accuracy from the source language. Proficient interpreter specialised in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting (Catalan, Spanish & English) with over a decade of experience at international conferences in London, Madrid, Manchester, Nairobi and New York ranging from 50 to 50,000 attendees. KUDO Pro, Interprefy, Interactio, VoiceBoxer & BoostLingo RSI certified. From top technological companies to international diplomacy organisations, from climate-change advocates to Grammy-winning superstars and anything in between, I translate your voice and break the language barrier for you and your business. Interpreting Coach for new and seasoned interpreters alike who want to hone their language and public speaking skills and stand out both in the private sector and on the international diplomacy stage. Would you like to bring your message or business model to an international audience? Let’s talk!
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Clients, companies
and organisations
I work with
I break the language barrier for you and your business
Languages
Catalan
Spanish
English
Italian
German
Voluntary Work
International Speaker & Teacher • since 2005
I participate on a worldwide educational work teaching one-on-one people from all countries and backgrounds. In addition, I have over 15 years’ experience as public speaker delivering motivational conferences in different languages to audiences from 100 - 5,000 attendees in Spain, Italy & the UK. This voluntary work has refined my communication skills & public speaking techniques to engage with people from all cultures and is a source of great satisfaction which has a positive influence in all aspects of my life
Location
Based in Huelva (SW Spain), by the border with the Algarve, between the international airports of Faro (Portugal) and Seville (Spain). 2nd base in Barcelona and 3rd base in the UK
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I work with clients, companies & organisations all over the world in any given time zone
Testimonials
References
Laura Navas • The Interpreting Boutique | Spain • lnavasdiaz.ic@gmail.com
Bibiana Erustes • University of Valencia | Spain • bierustes@gmail.com
Raquel Maquieira • The Translation Toolbox | Italy • raquelmaqui@gmail.com
Francesca Bee • Translated | Italy • francesca.bee@translated.com
Jacques Vervier • Translated | Belgium • vervierjacques@gmail.com
David Carter • DAC English | UK • davidcarter@dacenglish.es
Miguel Navarrete • Canadian Institute of English | Canada • miguel@cie.ca
Unique
If you are looking for…
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a multilingual translator with over a decade of experience in linguistics and translation
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an accredited professional interpreter with hundreds of interpreting hours at international conferences all over the world
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an international speaker and certified teacher with over
15 years’ experience on public speaking in different countries
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an interpreting coach, language consultant and international PM with expertise at a global scale
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