Jose Ramon Lopez Rivera
Author, Translator, Singer
Cidra
Summary
Author, translator, and actor with a globe encompassing interest in art and culture and its potential for uniting the world. Open to jobs where I get to: utilize my creative skills, put my linguistic or cultural knowledge to good use and/ or connect with people on an emotional level.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Translator
Self-Employed
2018.08 - Current
- Translated documents from academic journals from English to Spanish, German, Italian or Norwegian.
- Proofread documents in order to correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Helped people translate information received on medical appointments in real time.
- Helped other authors translate their works from English to Spanish.
Background Actor
Central Casting - Los Angeles
2015.04 - 2016.03
- Demonstrated physical stamina by participating in long filming days while maintaining energy levels and focus throughout each take.
- Contributed to seamless production flow by promptly arriving on set, fully prepared with costume and makeup.
- Assisted wardrobe department with quick costume changes, mic holding, and other minor roles on set during time-sensitive shooting schedules to achieve efficient transitions between scenes.
- Showcased commitment to the craft by regularly staying informed of casting opportunities.
Screenwriter
NBC Universal Studios
2012.06 - 2013.03
- Increased project marketability by incorporating feedback from focus groups and test audiences into final drafts of screenplays.
- Adapted novels, articles, and other source material into engaging screenplays for various platforms such as film or television.
- Pitched original screenplay concepts to major studios and production companies.
- Ensured continuity in characters'' voices by maintaining consistent tone throughout scripts during rewrites.
Usher
Caribbean Cinemas
2010.11 - 2012.03
- Handled crowd control to maintain order and prevent overcrowding.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Provided exceptional guest service, answering questions about the venue, the films being screened at the cinema, food options, and directing patrons to their seats.
- Monitored events to identify potential problems and minimize disruptions.
- Routinely aided the maintenance team with the cleaning of the screening rooms.
- Occasionally assisted the cooks at the cinemas cafe by preparing the small meals sold as the cinema such as croissant sandwiches and cheesecakes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
UPR Rio Piedras
San Juan, Puerto Rico 2001.05 -
Associate of Science - Psychology
UPR Cayey
Cayey, Puerto Rico 2001.05 -
High School Diploma -
Acamedia La Milagrosa
Cayey, Puerto Rico 2001.05 -
Skills
Document Translation
Fluent in Spanish, English and Norwegian Intermediate Knowledge in: Italian, Japanese, and German
Editing skills
Proofreading skills
Media Studies (Analytical articles on movies, tv series and video games)
Literature Analysis (American, British, Puerto Rican, Young Adult, Fantasy, Psychology, Mythology, Art History, Philosophy)
Creative Writing: essays, novels, and screenplays
Basic Photography
Software: Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Final Draft, Photoshop
Social Skills: Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Friendship, Adaptability, Flexibility, Dedication, One on one Conversations, CBT Therapy and Counseling
Organizational Skills: Documentation, Reporting, Research, Goal setting, Planning Schedules, Problem Solving, Productivity, Making Presentations, Filing, Record Keeping, Office Maintenance
Cooking and Baking (Puerto Rican Italian and Japanese Cuisine and desserts such as flans and cheesecakes)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Norwegian
Professional Working
Certification
Food Handling (California)
Interests
Listening to music, Hiking, Traveling, Singing, Dancing, Trying New Foods, Exploring Cities, Binge Watching TV Shows,
Timeline
Freelance Translator
Self-Employed
2018.08 - Current
Food Handling (California)
2015-05
Background Actor
Central Casting - Los Angeles
2015.04 - 2016.03
Screenwriter
NBC Universal Studios
2012.06 - 2013.03
Usher
Caribbean Cinemas
2010.11 - 2012.03
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
UPR Rio Piedras
2001.05 -
Associate of Science - Psychology
UPR Cayey
2001.05 -
High School Diploma -
Acamedia La Milagrosa
2001.05 -