Interpreting the personal and emotional speeches of two world-renowned public figures in a hybrid and highly media-covered environment as judges at the “Health for All” Film Festival.

Solution

✔ Active listening and handling sudden changes in tone

✔ Balance between textual fidelity and emotional expression

✔ Managing timing and natural pauses to aid comprehension

Result

✅ Open international participation

✅ Recognition of the professionalism offered

✅ Inclusive access to inspiring speeches by world-renowned figures

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Interpreting high-profile speeches, such as that given by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at an international festival that brings together health, culture, and film, with a global audience.

Solution

✔ Thematic preparation on public health and audiovisual narrative

✔ Management of various communication registers: technical, institutional, and artistic

✔ Adaptation to the rhythm and tone of each speaker

Result

✅ Active participation of healthcare professionals and filmmakers from around the world

✅ Event followed by thousands of people via streaming

✅ Interpretation appreciated for its sensitivity and professionalism

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Interpreting the speech by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a technical event with high political impact, focused on the sustainability of the concrete and cement industry.

Solution

✔ Detailed review of previous speeches by the Secretary-General

✔ Technical preparation on industrial emissions and sustainable development

✔ Appropriate intonation for messages of urgency and international diplomacy

Result

✅ Secretary-General’s message conveyed with precision and solemnity

✅ Reached over 1,000 participants from all continents

✅ The client requested my services again for subsequent assignments in this sector

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Interpret conceptual presentations for over 70 international organizations with policymakers, the private sector, and civil society in simultaneous panels.

Solution

✔ Preliminary study with documents from the Geneva Trade Platform

✔ Preparation of a glossary of sustainable trade and circular economy terms

✔ Technical and linguistic coordination in parallel sessions

Result

✅ Active participation of representatives from more than 50 countries

✅ Excellent collaboration with the booth partner, which facilitated the smooth running of the assignment

✅ Successful communication of key ideas on global sustainability

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Translate strategic documents with sensitive data, using an official tone and focusing on human rights, sustainability, and international cooperation for an Italian humanitarian organization operating in 28 countries.

Solution

✔ Thematic research and adaptation of institutional register

✔ Rigorous review with checking of figures and acronyms

✔ Close collaboration with the institution’s communications team

Result

✅ Documents published and shared with institutions, embassies, and media

✅ Clear, accurate translation with intercultural sensitivity

✅ Collaboration has been ongoing since 2019

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Enable communication between authorities, visitors, and representatives at a major event attended by people from over 140 countries.

Solution

✔ Accompanied official delegations during tours and meetings

✔ Provided culturally sensitive interpretation in both informal and diplomatic contexts

✔ Managed multiple linguistic and thematic registers dynamically

Result:

✅ Enabled seamless communication between Venezuelan representatives and international visitors from many countries

✅ Enhanced the professional image of the pavilion to the global audience

✅ Facilitated visitor exploration of Venezuelan culture, cuisine, and information

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