Jose Baralt 24526 RED BLUFF TRL, KATY, TEXAS 77494, PHONE (832) 264-1650 [email protected] www.josebaralt.com About Jose • • • • • • • • 17+ years experience in the graphic design field 7 years experience in the translation industry (oil and gas specific) Familiar with all aspects of desktop publishing and design from concept to production Familiar with all aspects of the translation process including sales, project management, and production Fluent in both English and Spanish Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to troubleshoot technical issues Strong work ethic, creative design skills, and extensive software knowledge SKILLS Multilingual Desktop Publishing and Multimedia • • • • • • • • • • • • Experienced in handling large, multi-language, multi-document projects Document formatting and preparation for popular Translation Memory Software Familiar with TRADOS workflow, documents and implementation Ability to work with a multitude of design software on both PC & Mac Platforms Ability to handle Asian & Bi-directional Character Sets ACAD certified – floor plans, elevations, pipe drawings, mechanical drawings Familiar with video editing techniques using Adobe Premier, AfterEffects, and FinalCut Pro Interactive presentations and interactive business cards designed with Director Working knowledge of html and web designs using WordPress, Dreamweaver and Flash OCR conversion processing of scanned documents into editable Word files Provide estimates for formatting time on all projects requiring DTP Provide training on OCR FineReader and MS Word document formatting Project Management • • • • • Coordination with business development on estimates for new project quotes Recruitment of new translators and editors for multiple languages Assignment of translation projects, specifications, and deadlines Able to create and implement new policies and procedures for better management Management of project workflow… Business development –> coordinator –> DTP –> translator –> editor –> DTP –> PM –> delivery to client SOFTWARE Microsoft Office 10 – Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Visio, and Sharepoint Adobe CS5 – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Flash, Acrobat, and FrameMaker 11 Desktop Publishing – InDesign, QuarkXpress Translation – SDL WorldServer, SDL Trados Studio Document conversion – ABBYY FineReader Technical Drawing – AutoCAD Content Management – AuthorIT Video Editing – Premier, Final Cut Pro Website development – HTML, WordPress 3D modeling – Lightwave 3D, Blender, Unity Page 1 of 2 EXPERIENCE Baker Hughes, Houston, TX July 2013 – present 2014 Desktop Publishing Specialist−Technical Writer • • • • • • • Specializing in Spanish and Portuguese technical documentation Implementation of style guide – Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Creation and maintenance of parts, parts lists, specification guide, assembly, disassembly, wear criteria, transmittal records and assembly checklist Creation and maintenance of master data in SharePoint Document Center. Maintenance of master data according to change orders from the Engineering departments. Revision updates Implement new translation technology in the creation of foreign language units Trados WorldServer, Trados Studio, and integration with content management system AuthorIT. Universe Technical Translation, Houston, TX April 2005 – April 2012 Desktop Publishing and Multimedia Manager • • • • • Designed Universe brochure and trade show panels for Offshore Technology Conference. Manage multimedia projects into Premiere and Flash. Coordinate conversion, translation, and formatting of technical, industry specific documentation…Field surveys, Plans, Blueprints, Studies, Company Code of Ethics, etc… Responsible for publication layouts in multiple languages for leading Oil and Gas providers including ExxonMobil, BP, Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes among others. Project Management Coordination with business development on estimates for new project quotes, recruitment of new translators and editors for multiple languages, assignment of translation projects, specifications, and deadlines, able to create and implement new policies and procedures for better management and improved project workflow United Advertising Media, Houston, TX September, 1999 – December, 2003 Production Manager • • • • • • • • Manage the production of 6 weekly Automart publications. Responsible for my team’s performance and the overall quality. Designed web site for Houston Composing Center. Ensured timely deliveries Designed and Implemented new procedure for PDF processing and Pre Flight Maintained FileMaker Data Base Records Organized and lead monthly meetings with production staff. Maintained files, calendars and training schedules Creative Services Group, Houston, TX May, 1997 – June 1998 Graphic Artist • • • Exxon Chemical trade show panels and brochures Rivianna Foods – packaging design Univision Wheels Magazine, Houston, TX December, 1993 – May, 1997 Production Manager • Responsible for ad design, layout, work flow and communication between sales and production department. Portfolio available at www.JoseBaralt.Com Page 2 of 2