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Alessandra Torino

Alessandra Torino

Translator/Interpreter

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  • About me

    Looking for new challenges in the field of international relations, international business, education or tourism.

  • Education

    • Università degli Studi di Bergamo

      2015 - 2018
      Master's degree Modern Languages for International Communication and Cooperation 110 cum laude/110

      Activities and Societies: English and Spanish Languages. Economics. Human Rights. Intercultural Relations and Communication. Developmental Geography. Sociology of Multiculturalism. German Language. Dissertation title: European Norms on Language Policy: A Comparison Between the EU and Italy Objectives: To acquire a thorough knowledge of at least two of the languages used in international communication. To obtain a knowledge of the cultural, historical, economic and social backgrounds of the countries where the student's chosen languages are spoken. A good basic knowledge of the main social sciences, economic and legal subjects. The ability to use information technology tools.

    • Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)

      2015 -
      Erasmus Foreign Languages and Literature

      Activities and Societies: English and Spanish Literature. Norwegian Language. History of Contemporary Music. One-semester Erasmus exchange at NTNU in Trondheim, Norway.

    • Università degli Studi di Bergamo

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Foreign Languages and Literature 110 cum laude/110

      Activities and Societies: English Language and Literature. Spanish Language and Literature. French Language. General and Historical Linguistics. Germanic and Romance Studies. Dissertation title: The Etymology of Sight-Related Verbs in English Between Semantics and Pragmatics.

    • Universitat de València

      2016 - 2017
      Erasmus Foreign Languages

      Activities and Societies: Spanish Language. English Language. German Language. One-semester Erasmus exchange at Universitat de València.

    • Klaipeda University

      2014 - 2014
      Summer Course of Lithuanian Language and Culture

      Activities and Societies: Intensive course of Lithuanian language. Lectures and seminars. Workshops. Trips across Lithuania. Leisure time. In Summer 2014 (mid July - mid August) I took part in this intensive course of Lithuanian language and culture. This course comprised lectures and workshops, but also trips across Lithuania. At the end of the course I was awarded a B1.1 certificate of Lithuanian.

  • Experience

    • Lo Spirito del Pianeta

      May 2013 - now
      Translator/Interpreter

      Volunteering as an interpreter and translator at the international festival Lo Spirito del Pianeta (Chiuduno, Bergamo, Italy). Translations (EN, ES, FR <>IT) at conferences, workshops, and shows on the main stages. Mail handling to help in the oraganisation of the festival. Main editor for the "Assembly of Indigenous Peoples" project. Language trainer and coordinator of a group of volunteer translators/interpreters.

    • Visit Bergamo

      Sept 2015 - Oct 2015
      Hostess at Expo Milan 2015

      Hostess at Expo Milan 2015. Main tasks: welcoming and guiding guests, giving information (English, Spanish, French, Italian).Later on, hostess at an info point in Bergamo Old Town. Main tasks: giving information to tourists in different languages.

    • GaragErasmus Foundation

      Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
      PR Assistant, Translator and Content Creator

      Internship as PR Assistant, Translator and Content Creator (Italian, English, Spanish, French) for the Communication department. Marketing B2B and B2C at fairs and Career Days. Later on, Team Coordinator of the department dealing with partner universities.Interpreter for MEP Jan Olbrycht on 26th January 2018 during a session on European Urban Policies at Milan City Hall.

    • Li.Fe. - Associazione ex Studenti Liceo Federici

      Sept 2017 - now
      Social Media Manager

      Volunteering as main person in charge of social media management and content creator for the association Li.Fe. - Ex Studenti Liceo Federici, a youth association made up of former students from Liceo Federici High School and dealing with education, career counseling and leisure. Main social channels used: Facebook and Instagram.

    • Geakoinè - Traduzioni e Corsi di lingue

      Apr 2018 - now
      Foreign Language Teacher

      English and Spanish teacher for individuals. All lessons are tailored according to the student's objectives and desires.Before that, I have worked as a private teacher (English, Spanish, French, and German for beginners).In Summer 2018 I was appointed as the external English examiner assessing students of "I.T.S. Quarenghi" (Bergamo) in their last year of high school (equal to A levels).

    • VIGANO PAVITEX SPA (GEOSYNTHETICS DIVISION)

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2018
      Inside Salesperson

      Employee at the company's sales department dealing with foreign customers. Processing of customers' orders. Customer Service via email or telephone, daily use of foreign languages (especially English, French and German, occasionally Spanish). Internal office activities.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member and Social Media Manager

      Issued by Li.Fe. "Associazione ex studenti liceo L.Federici"​ on Sept 2012
      Li.Fe. "Associazione ex studenti liceo L.Federici"​Associated with Alessandra Torino

    • Marching Band Leader

      Issued by Corpo Musicale Banda di Chiuduno on May 2004
      Corpo Musicale Banda di ChiudunoAssociated with Alessandra Torino