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Rodrigo S.

English to Portuguese Translator | Subtitler (Netflix/AMPAS) | QA

✅ English to Portuguese Translator | Subtitler & Captioning (AMPAS, Netflix and BBC Standards) | Localization & QA/QC ✅ I translated two feature films that were accepted and approved by AMPAS to compete for the Oscars. ✅ More than 5 years of experience ✅ Translatos and localization specialist ⏺️ OVERVIEW: With over 5 years of dedicated experience, I specialize in high-stakes translation, subtitling, and localization between Portuguese (PT-BR/PT-PT) and English (EN-US). I don’t just translate words; I ensure cultural resonance, strict technical compliance, and flawless QA/QC for global brands and media productions. I specialize in AMPAS (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences) subtitling standards and Netflix/BBC best practices for closed captioning. I have delivered two full-length feature films in both VTT and SRT formats, fully compliant with AMPAS specifications, which were received and approved by the Academy. Whether you need a feature documentary captioned to festival standards, a complex legal document translated with absolute precision, or a software interface localized for the Brazilian market, I deliver meticulous, human-crafted results on time. ⏺️ LANGUAGES: ✅ Native Brazilian Portuguese (Brazil) ✅ Fluent in European Portuguese (Portugal, including its grammar, accent, and writing differences). ✅ Fluent English ⏺️ EXPERIENCE AND JOBS on UpWork: ✅ I have translated and subtitled the Disney TV Show "According to Jim" ✅ Translated a YouTube video from a big YouTube channel called Brad Mondo ✅ Translation for Kilo Health (website, app, and book of recipes) ✅ I've Subtitled a Jiu-Jitsu DVD in Portuguese and English languages (Jonnatas Gracie) ✅ Captioned a testimonial for the multinational company Kilo Health ✅ Wrote several professional articles for Hymode Media, SEO optimized ✅ Translation for UpStream (a WordPress Plugin) from English to Portuguese and Spanish, in which I was rated 5 stars (the maximum score on Upwork) ✅ Transcribed audios and videos (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) ✅ Portuguese Customer Service and Virtual Assistance (3+ year experience using Zendesk, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, Google Workspace, Zoom) ✅ Spanish Customer Service and Virtual Assistance (3+ year experience) ✅ Bilingual Customer Service and Virtual Assistance (3+ year experience) ⏺️ TOTAL ACCURACY AND TRANSLATION TOOLS ⏺️ ✅ Savvy with smart CAT tools such as Lokalise, MateCat, Bureau Works, OmegaT, and Subtitle Edit. ✅ I can translate manually without AI or robots if you want ✅ Assure you of an accurate translation without any typo ⏺️ SKILLS: ✅ English to Portuguese Translation and Localization (Brazilian and Portugal) ✅ Portuguese to English Translation and Localization ✅ Translation ✅ Subtitler & Captioning (AMPAS and Netflix Standards) ✅ Video Subtitling (AMPAS, Netflix and BBC Standards) ✅ Video Captioning ✅ Audio and Video Transcription ✅ Portuguese writer - SEO optimized (history, post, travel, tech, medical, igame, igambling, casino) ✅ Proofread on books, texts, translations and captions ✅ WordPress Expert. I can begin a site, store, blog or vlog from zero to all end in WordPress and HTML. ✅ Translation of WebSites and Mobile apps ✅ Translation of plugins (Wordpress and any based on plain text), websites, emails, ebooks, subtitles. ✅ Portuguese Virtual Assistant and Customer Service (3+ year experience) ✅ Spanish Virtual Assistance and Customer Service (3+ year experience) ✅ Savvy with Zendesk, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Metting ✅ Approved on Google Search Engine Evaluator's exam (SEO). ✅ Google Adwords expert ✅ YouTube Ads expert ✅ Facebook Ads expert ✅ Sponsored links expert ⏺️ WHY CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS? ⏺️ ✅ TOP Rated accredited by UpWork ✅ 5 Stars rated ✅ Often deliver the job before the deadline ✅ Fast response ✅ Fast start ⏺️ CERTIFICATION: ✅ I am a Certified Computer Technician and specialized in Hardware. ✅ More than 20 certificates (languages, internet security, programming - I can share all with you) Best Regards, Rodrigo Santana.

🇧🇷Guarulhos, Brazil$14/hr100% JSS5.00 (30)Since May 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#46,016 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#607 / 4,647
Revenue, last 30 days
$247

Last 6 months: $6.3k

World#78,500 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#926 / 4,647
Total earnings
$113k

Billed in all: $116k

World#34,008 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#376 / 4,647
Per project
$3k

$2.1k in the last 6 months

World#56,007 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#688 / 4,647
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#654 / 4,647
Projects in all
38

Across 43 contracts

63% fixed37% hourly
World#79,289 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#549 / 4,647

Earnings, last 30 days

$116k+$247 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$115.6k$115.8k$116.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 4% in Caption

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