| Translator's name: | Gabriel Israel |
| Language pair: | Aboriginal Languages of Australia to Aboriginal Languages of Australia translator |
| Country of residence: | Portugal |
| Activity: | Active since 2026 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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GABRIEL ISRAEL PORTUGUESE → ENGLISH TRANSLATOR Houston, Texas, United States | +1 281 448 6364 | [gabrielisraelancee@mail.com](mailto:gabrielisraelancee@mail.com) PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Professional Portuguese/English translator and editor with several years of experience delivering accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate translations for international clients. Experienced in legal, academic, business, medical, educational, literary, and general content, with a strong focus on accuracy, terminology consistency, tone, and cultural nuance. Skilled in translation, proofreading, editing, localization, terminology management, and quality assurance. Experienced in working with CAT tools and QA software, including SDL Trados and Xbench, while collaborating with project managers and localization teams to meet demanding deadlines and maintain consistent quality. CORE COMPETENCIES • Portuguese → English Translation • English → Portuguese Translation • Legal Translation • Academic Translation • Business & Corporate Translation • Medical Translation • Literary Translation • Proofreading & Editing • Localization • Subtitling • Terminology Management • Quality Assurance • CAT Tools • SDL Trados • Xbench • Style Guide Management • Glossary Development • Cultural Adaptation • Deadline Management • Project Coordination PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Portuguese/English Translator Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. | February 2023 – Present • Translate and edit Portuguese/English content for international clients, maintaining linguistic accuracy, natural expression, and cultural relevance. • Translate and localize content for software, marketing, e-learning, and other international projects. • Use CAT tools and translation technology to improve productivity while maintaining high linguistic standards. • Conduct quality assurance and terminology consistency checks using SDL Trados and Xbench. • Collaborate with project managers and localization teams to deliver projects within tight deadlines. • Assist with glossary development and terminology management to maintain consistency across projects. • Follow client-specific style guides and terminology requirements throughout the translation process. • Review completed translations carefully to identify linguistic, formatting, and consistency issues. Portuguese/English Translator TransPerfect | March 2021 – December 2022 • Delivered Portuguese/English translations of academic, legal, business, and general documents for international clients. • Translated materials for clients across different industries while adapting terminology, tone, and style to the intended audience. • Proofread and edited translated documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and natural English. • Assisted with the development and maintenance of style guides and glossaries. • Used translation software and CAT tools to improve workflow efficiency and maintain consistency. • Worked with project managers to meet deadlines and comply with client specifications. • Researched terminology and subject-specific content to ensure accurate translations. • Reviewed legal documents, scientific materials, business communications, and other content for linguistic accuracy. Junior Translator / Editor Alphatrad Portugal | Lisbon, Portugal | January 2018 – November 2020 • Provided Portuguese/English translation and proofreading services for legal, educational, corporate, and general content. • Translated documents and materials for clients across multiple industries. • Reviewed translations for accuracy, consistency, grammar, terminology, and readability. • Developed practical experience in bilingual editing and CAT-tool workflows. • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely delivery of translation assignments. • Applied client instructions, terminology preferences, and established quality standards to translation projects. • Delivered polished translations while maintaining the meaning, tone, and context of the source material. EDUCATION Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), English Literature Harvard University | May 2024 Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature University of Coimbra | August 2020 LANGUAGES Portuguese — Native / First Language English — Advanced (C1) TECHNICAL & TRANSLATION TOOLS SDL Trados | Xbench | CAT Tools | Translation QA | Terminology Management | Glossary Development PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS • Exceptional attention to linguistic detail • Strong research and terminology skills • Reliable deadline management • Cultural and contextual awareness • Strong written communication • Adaptability across subject areas • Consistent quality control • Professional communication with clients and project managers | |
