MARIA ISABEL MACIAS BRUMBACK
Tel./Fax: +52 (33) 3122-6063 E-mail: [email protected]
LANGUAGES
SPANISH 100% ; Native language ENGLISH 100%; Mother tongue
FRENCH 80% ; Advanced
EDUCATION
FRAMINGHAM UNIVERSITY, Massachusetts. 1996
Masters in Education. Concentration: Overseas Teaching. GPA: 4.0
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. School of Foreign Service. 1988
Bachelor of Science in the Foreign Service, International Economics,
Concentration: International Finance and Commerce. Cum laude.
■ President and Vice-president, Latin American Students Association
■ Latin American Studies Certificate
■ Certificate in Business French, Paris Chamber of Commerce
UNIVERSITÉ DE NICE, Nice, France. 1986-1987
School of Economics. Program accredited by Georgetown University.
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION, 2003
Seminar: Designing the English Diploma Program, Buenos Aires, Arg.
MEXICAN TRANSLATORS ORGANIZATION, 2002
Workshop: Introduction to Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting
CEDUCA – UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA, Center For Continuing Education,1993
Certificate in English for Legal Business (Translation).
UNITED STATES FOREIGN SERVICE WRITTEN EXAMINATION Passed, 1990.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Latin American Studies Certificate, 1988. Thesis: “The Growth of the Private University Alternative in Mexico: Political Recruitment from Private Universities”. Grade: A.
PARIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Certificate in Business French, 1988
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER 1996- present. Expert Translator authorized by the Mexican government. US Consulate’s List of Certified Translators: www.usembassy-mexico.gov/guadalajara/GeTranslators.htm Clients include: University of Guadalajara, Government of the State of Jalisco, International Interior Design Association, International Medical Service, Bancomext (Mexican Foreign Trade Bank), British Consulate, Vermont American (subsidiary of Bosch in the US), Urrea, Boart Longyear, KPMG Cárdenas Dosal, Ryobi Tools, Cookson Electronics, and various other law firms, publishing companies and advertising firms. Extensive work in legal, business and technical fields (contracts, manuals, business presentations).
■ Selected as interpreter for International Presidential Summit of May 2005.
■ Member, Mexican Translators Organization, admitted 2001
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE OCCIDENTE (JESUIT UNIV. OF GUADALAJARA) 2008. Professor, Legal English and US Legal System. Social, Political and Legal Studies Department. Designed program for both courses. Taught in English.
INSTRUCTOR, BUSINESS ENGLISH AND LEGAL ENGLISH COURSES, 2003 – present.
Clients include legal firms, corporations.
GERMAN SCHOOL OF GUADALAJARA 2002 – 2005. English Department Coordinator. High School and Middle School English Teacher. International Baccalaureate Program, Training: Buenos Aires, Arg. Faculty Advisor for Harvard’s Model Org. of American States Program.
■ Elected As English Department Coordinator after one year as professor.
■ Designed program of studies for certification by International Baccalaureate Organization
AMERICAN SCHOOL DE GUADALAJARA 1989 – 1998. High School and Middle School teacher. Subjects taught in English and Spanish: Model United Nations, US and Mexican Civics (comparative), World History and Geography, English Literature and Grammar, Mexican History and Culture.
■ Masters’ Program Coordinator 1995-1997. In charge of all administrative duties, course organization, accounting, preparing materials, hosting professors, etc.
RENAULT USA, INC. 1988-1989 Assistant to the Director of Governmental Affairs. Participated in conferences at federal agencies and associations related to the automobile industry, international trade and commerce, Federal Congress sessions. Prepared evaluation and analysis reports in English and French for headquarters in Paris. Administrative and public relations duties.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. 1987-1988 Spanish and Continuing Education Departments. Advanced Spanish drill instructor. Exam preparer.
BANCO NACIONAL DE MÉXICO, Banca del Joven. 1985. Coordinator of Introductory Economics Courses. Prepared, organized and coordinated activities and evaluated course outcome.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT, Latin American Students Association, Georgetown University, 1987 and1988
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR, Ctr. for Immigration Policy and Refugee Assistance, Wash. DC
VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER, Georgetown University Hospital, Wash DC
PRESIDENT, Student Council, American School of Guadalajara, 1983-1984
MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
JUNIOR LEAGUE DE GUADALAJARA, International Volunteer Association, 1999 to present
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Year of Induction: 1999.
GUADALAJARA COUNTRY CLUB
NATIONALITIES
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by birth (mother) MEXICO, by birth (place of birth).
Tel./Fax: +52 (33) 3122-6063 E-mail: [email protected]
LANGUAGES
SPANISH 100% ; Native language ENGLISH 100%; Mother tongue
FRENCH 80% ; Advanced
EDUCATION
FRAMINGHAM UNIVERSITY, Massachusetts. 1996
Masters in Education. Concentration: Overseas Teaching. GPA: 4.0
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. School of Foreign Service. 1988
Bachelor of Science in the Foreign Service, International Economics,
Concentration: International Finance and Commerce. Cum laude.
■ President and Vice-president, Latin American Students Association
■ Latin American Studies Certificate
■ Certificate in Business French, Paris Chamber of Commerce
UNIVERSITÉ DE NICE, Nice, France. 1986-1987
School of Economics. Program accredited by Georgetown University.
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION, 2003
Seminar: Designing the English Diploma Program, Buenos Aires, Arg.
MEXICAN TRANSLATORS ORGANIZATION, 2002
Workshop: Introduction to Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting
CEDUCA – UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA, Center For Continuing Education,1993
Certificate in English for Legal Business (Translation).
UNITED STATES FOREIGN SERVICE WRITTEN EXAMINATION Passed, 1990.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Latin American Studies Certificate, 1988. Thesis: “The Growth of the Private University Alternative in Mexico: Political Recruitment from Private Universities”. Grade: A.
PARIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Certificate in Business French, 1988
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER 1996- present. Expert Translator authorized by the Mexican government. US Consulate’s List of Certified Translators: www.usembassy-mexico.gov/guadalajara/GeTranslators.htm Clients include: University of Guadalajara, Government of the State of Jalisco, International Interior Design Association, International Medical Service, Bancomext (Mexican Foreign Trade Bank), British Consulate, Vermont American (subsidiary of Bosch in the US), Urrea, Boart Longyear, KPMG Cárdenas Dosal, Ryobi Tools, Cookson Electronics, and various other law firms, publishing companies and advertising firms. Extensive work in legal, business and technical fields (contracts, manuals, business presentations).
■ Selected as interpreter for International Presidential Summit of May 2005.
■ Member, Mexican Translators Organization, admitted 2001
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE OCCIDENTE (JESUIT UNIV. OF GUADALAJARA) 2008. Professor, Legal English and US Legal System. Social, Political and Legal Studies Department. Designed program for both courses. Taught in English.
INSTRUCTOR, BUSINESS ENGLISH AND LEGAL ENGLISH COURSES, 2003 – present.
Clients include legal firms, corporations.
GERMAN SCHOOL OF GUADALAJARA 2002 – 2005. English Department Coordinator. High School and Middle School English Teacher. International Baccalaureate Program, Training: Buenos Aires, Arg. Faculty Advisor for Harvard’s Model Org. of American States Program.
■ Elected As English Department Coordinator after one year as professor.
■ Designed program of studies for certification by International Baccalaureate Organization
AMERICAN SCHOOL DE GUADALAJARA 1989 – 1998. High School and Middle School teacher. Subjects taught in English and Spanish: Model United Nations, US and Mexican Civics (comparative), World History and Geography, English Literature and Grammar, Mexican History and Culture.
■ Masters’ Program Coordinator 1995-1997. In charge of all administrative duties, course organization, accounting, preparing materials, hosting professors, etc.
RENAULT USA, INC. 1988-1989 Assistant to the Director of Governmental Affairs. Participated in conferences at federal agencies and associations related to the automobile industry, international trade and commerce, Federal Congress sessions. Prepared evaluation and analysis reports in English and French for headquarters in Paris. Administrative and public relations duties.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. 1987-1988 Spanish and Continuing Education Departments. Advanced Spanish drill instructor. Exam preparer.
BANCO NACIONAL DE MÉXICO, Banca del Joven. 1985. Coordinator of Introductory Economics Courses. Prepared, organized and coordinated activities and evaluated course outcome.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT, Latin American Students Association, Georgetown University, 1987 and1988
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR, Ctr. for Immigration Policy and Refugee Assistance, Wash. DC
VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER, Georgetown University Hospital, Wash DC
PRESIDENT, Student Council, American School of Guadalajara, 1983-1984
MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
JUNIOR LEAGUE DE GUADALAJARA, International Volunteer Association, 1999 to present
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Year of Induction: 1999.
GUADALAJARA COUNTRY CLUB
NATIONALITIES
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by birth (mother) MEXICO, by birth (place of birth).