N. Nana Nash

spanish accent, portuguese accent, italian accent - in english

voice over director for spanish, portuguese and french currently working through In Both Ears (studio in portland, oregon); translator and interpreter in spanish, portuguese and french EDUCATION: PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY: graduated with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in “Conflict Resolution” (in the Philosophy Dept.); completed master thesis on microcredit enterprise and women’s empowerment using inter-cultural interview techniques; passed the language exam portion in Portuguese. December, 2005. UCLA EXTENSION: took courses in Philosophy of Law, Linguistics, German Language, Man and Myth, Dada and Surrealism, and joined the UCLA Alumni Club. 1989 -1992. WORLD COLLEGE WEST: 4-year, fully accredited, small, private, liberal arts school outside San Francisco, California. Graduated with major of "International Service and Development" with a minor in "Brazilian Studies." On scholarship for all four years with a 4.0 G.P.A. Created student film for the local Marin cable station entitled "Socio-Economic Diversity in Marin" documentary as Writer, Director, Producer. Contained interviews with 12 prominent members of Marin County, California. Graduated with B.A. in June, 1988. World Study Program in Morelia, Michoacan, MEXICO: all courses taught in Spanish: Advanced Spanish, Art and Indian Oral History; lived in village of San Juan Nuevo; final project entitled "Mask Making, Mexican Dance and Day of the Dead Ceremonies in Janitzio, Mexico". Completed study with World College West 1985. BenedictSchule - Zurich, Switzerland: Graduated with a German Proficiency Degree after "Intensive Course" (Winter, 1988) following summer with Swiss host family. 1987. World Study Program through WCW in São Paulo, Brazil at University of Campinas: within branch of "Social Sciences" - all courses taught in Portuguese: Social Movements and Political Parties; Cultural, Inter-Ethnic and Social Identity of Brazil; Advanced Portuguese; Greek; French; Traditional Afro-Brazilian Dance. Received Honors/completed internship with Paulo Freire, the world-renowned adult educator. 1986. Institut de Langue et Civilation Françaises - Paris, France. Graduated with French Superior Diploma (took “business French” and “conversational French”); worked for Smithsonian Institution, Paris. Summer, 1988. International Youth Exchange (ICYE) Host Family in Hamburg, Germany - Included German courses at local language school; taught Spanish to host family; travelled with host family in Germany. Summer, 1988. International Youth Exchange (ICYE) Year – Italy, on scholarship with all classes in Italian (Ceramics, Italian, Latin, Art History; Chemistry) at the Art Institute of Gargnano, Lombardia, northern Italy. 1984-85. Shaker Heights High School, Ohio, with Principal's Honor Key - collected enough credits for accelerated graduation one year early in preparation for study in Italy (1983-84) while attending the School of Cleveland Ballet full-time and on scholarship at the Professional Level, after receiving a prestigious full-tuition scholarship from the Jennings Foundation in Dance at Chautauqua Institution, New York, 1983. I have two studios close to my home that are fully equipped. I do not have my own studio. I am versatile and flexible, reliable and professional. WORK EXPERIENCE: IN BOTH EARS – Portuguese, French and Spanish video director for commercials and television work (2008). NIKE, INC. – Simultaneous Portuguese Interpreter for “Nike Hood to Coast 2007” Runner’s race for European and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking participants; included introduction of new products. August 24-27, 2007. OREGON SYMPHONY – Top Seller of Classical, Jazz and Flex Packages to Patrons and New Subscribers. 2007. BODYFELT MOUNT STROUP & CHAMBERLAIN, LLP – Spanish translator, Editor, Bookkeeper and Legal Assistant to Attorney Farrand M. Livingston (estate planning, corporate law, mediation). From 1999-2007. LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES - Volunteering as E.S.L. teacher to immigrants. 2004. PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY – Created curriculum, tests and study guides; taught Portuguese 101 as PSU’s college language professor to 31 students of varied backgrounds...and kept their interest! Fall, 2003. PRIVATE SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE TUTOR – tutor, translator, interpreter - on call (1990 to Present). PGI Global – Portuguese Profanity Checker for Energy Power drink, Wyden & Kennedy Advertising Agency; Spanish voice-over for Catholic Charities Association documentary; on call for jobs from 2003 to Present. INTEX Translation/Transcription/Editor - for English/foreign languages on audio visual orders & translator of movie titles in Turner library archives from Portuguese, Spanish and French, Italian to English translations for business, legal, medical, commercial, cultural documents and live meetings. 1993 part-time –1998 F/T. TONY KAYE FILMS, LTD. - Assistant to the Director and Simultaneous Portuguese Translator/Interviewer in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Traveled to Brazil with Director/Award-winning British Producer, Tony Kaye for an international documentary on women's rights and the issue of world-comparative family planning practices. Responsibilities included: research for interviews on location w/ crew in Brazil, translation of newspaper articles, correspondence with sociologists and politicians on site for film. Fall, 1994. DISNEY / BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO - Marketing Coordinator, Canada & U.S. for Point-of-Purchase advertising campaigns with fulfillment houses and stores. Integrated French and English language orders to conform to Canadian and American specifications, that all arrived completely, correctly, and fully. 1997. AHMANSON THEATRE / MARK TAPER FORUM CENTER THEATRE GUILD – Telemarketing Fundraiser for Guild Memberships - fundraising for education outreach programs for Los Angeles and Disadvantaged Youth programs in schools with leveled benefits, backstage tours and receptions for Gold/Platinum and Inner Circle Donors; used Spanish, French, Italian and English for calls and visits for the Ahmanson Theater. L.A. 1996. CINECANAL / TELECINE - Asst. to the Marketing Director/Film Festival screener and buyer of Spanish and Portuguese movies for satellite presentation. (This Spanish language channel is owned by Fox, Paramount, MGM & United Artists and work was completed in Spanish, Portuguese, English and some French). 1995-96. FOX LATIN AMERICAN CHANNEL Marketing Assistant, Spanish/Portuguese translator for television schedules for North America and Latin America, contest rules, marketing program-profiles in press kits. 1995. UPN NETWORK Media Relations Office Manager, handled media kits/questions (including Star Trek). 1994. TURNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY - (EFTS) International Dubbing and Subtitling Coordinator for Latin America for TNT and TBS Programming, TPW (Turner Pictures Worldwide) and TI (Turner Intl.) - sales and marketing for television/cable/all worldwide film markets, in charge of coordination of dubbing and subtitling elements for movies (MGM classics, New Line or Castle Rock productions) and cartoon series (including Hanna Barbera, Warner Bros. & Captain Planet). Duties included locating Music and Effects tracks from computer-tracking library, ordering/tracking creation of scripts, follow-ups with Turner Production Dept. for TNT Originals, Quality-control formatting (D2, DA-88, 1", 3/4") for client delivery, constant communication with Portuguese/ Spanish dubbing companies in Latin America, in order to meet air dates; travel to Mexico to confirm dub voice talent, meet Directors. Prior to working for Turner, was private English to Portuguese Translator for 12 Turner & Fox movie scripts (1991-1993) and English to Portuguese Translator for cartoon continuities (set up character names list) for all of Flintstones and Yogi Bear. 1993-94. RAOUL AGLION – Editing Asst. to this former diplomat turned author for the revised version of Roosevelt and DeGaule, written in English and translated to French. 1993. PROPAGANDA PRODUCTIONS - Simultaneous Portuguese Interpreter for Brazilian representatives of Antarctica Beer taping 4 t.v.. ads for the World Cup 1994 (soccer). Worked with featured artists Whoopi Goldberg, and Daniella Mercury. Worked on Warner Bros. sound stage for 4 days in L.A., CA. April, 1994. MEL GINIGER AND ASSOCIATES - Television Programming / Sales Assistant focusing on Latin America, used Spanish and Portuguese daily. Follow-up on contract payments, discuss development with new clients and concentrate on new sales. Catalog Translator for the “May Screenings” which includes all new Spanish films/tv shows available for purchase or rental to Latin American tv buyers and theater houses. Attended National Association of Television Producers and Executives (NATPE) Annual Meeting in 1994 - Miami, Florida. Translated 75 different programs available to buy from French and English into Spanish 1993-L.A. JOHN J. BAER, A LAW CORPORATION - Legal Secretary and Translator. Prominent, international law office which served Consulates General in Los Angeles including French, German, Swiss, Spanish, Danish and Canadian. Corporate representation for European corporations forming California corporations - smooth running of the office, editing contracts, A/P; maintenance of clients’ trust accounts. 1989-93 in Los Angeles. IDEX - International Development Exchange - Spanish and Portuguese Translator for village correspondence and contracts from applicants requesting grants from Chile, Columbia, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru. Internship in San Francisco, California with World College West. Many grants funded. 1987-1988. JOHN BRUCE NELSON AND ASSOC. - Licensed by the State of California as Real Estate Salesperson (currently on hiatus since moving to Oregon) in Beverly Hills. Exclusive firm with international clientele. 1990-1995 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – Paris, France. Assistant to the European Director. Duties included: marketing (verbal and written), fund-raising, letter writing in French and English for planning of museum campaigns, festivals and donor parties; coordination for “Rights of Man” (a large French human rights and dignity celebration with French actress, Catherine Deneuve). Summer on the Left Bank, 1988.