About Us
Vice-Versa has accommodated enormous growth. From translating
one Procter & Gamble brand in 1994, to 35 brands today!
George B. Ottoni is the founder, and your personal contact at Vice-Versa,
which is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise founded in March ‘93.
George started doing only Portuguese translations, however, the
Internet opened access to talent worldwide, expanding that same year
to offer translations and typesetting in ANY language.
George Ottoni, Mechanical Eng. - President
Professional Experience
- Professional Translator, 1972 - present.
- President/Founder of Vice-Versa Translation Services, Inc.,
1993 – present
- Mechanical Engineer, 1980 - 1992.
- Independent Manufacturer’s Rep, 1982-83
Education
- Instituto Brasil – Estados Unidos, 1968–72.
- University of Michigan, USA, 1972.
- Universidade Católica de Petrópolis, Brazil, June,
1985.
Fields of Expertise
- Project Management for multilingual translations with Vice-Versa,
Inc.
- Project Management and Team Leadership at GE Aircraft Engines
Languages
- Bilingual English and Portuguese. Working knowledge of
Spanish and French
Here are a few resumés from our Spanish Team:
Elisabeth B., Civil Eng. - Project Manager
Professional Experience
- Professional Translator, 1992 - present
- Spanish Teacher, 1992 – 1995
- Civil Engineer, 1978 – 1985
Education
- Universidad Central de Venezuela, September, 1978.
Fields of Expertise
- English to Spanish Translations
- Subway Transportation Systems.
- Project Management and Team Leadership
Languages
- English and Spanish (native). Working knowledge of French.
Kirk A. - Translator
and Writer
Professional Experience
- Freelance Translator. Jan., 1987 - present.
- Freelance writer and editor, Fall, 1989 - present.
- Adjunct Lecturer in Translation, Florida International University,
Miami, FL. January, 1997 - present.
Education
- Harvard University, June, 1989. A.M. in Regional Studies - East
Asia, concentrating on China. Emphasis in Literature, Folklore
and Anthropology.
- Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. June, 1987. A.B. with Highest
Honors
- Center for Undergraduate Programs Abroad, Paris. Spring, 1986.
- University of Seville, with CIEE, Seville, Spain. Fall, 1985.
- CET-Beijing Normal College of Foreign Languages, Certificate
in Chinese Language Studies, Beijing, China. Summer, 1985.
Fields of Expertise
- Law - Contracts, Bylaws, Trademark and Patent Documentation.
- Marketing Documentation
- Technical and Business Documentation
- Literature - Fiction, Journalism, Textbooks, Non-fiction, Poetry,
etc.
- Certified in French, Spanish to English and English into Spanish.
Languages
- US English (native), Spanish, French, Chinese (Mandarin, simplified
and traditional characters).
Ines S. - Translator and Simultaneous Interpreter
Professional Experience
- Freelance Translator since 1980.
- Certified in English to Spanish (native) and Spanish to English
* Voiceovers and dubbing since 1990.
- Lecturer on Translation and Interpretation at the University
of California Extension in San Francisco.
- Instructor at workshops preparing candidates for the translation
certification exam.
Education
- Bachelor in Sciences, Instituto Escuela, Caracas, Venezuela
- Bachelor of Archiitecture, University of California at Berkeley
- B.F.A in Graphic Design, California College of Arts & Crafts,
Oakland
Fields of Expertise
- Court Interpreting (simultaneous and consecutive)
- Voiceovers and dubbing
- Lecturer, instructor for translation professionals
- Team management
Languages
- US English and Spanish (native).
Some References
All our clients are happy to share their experience with you. Just
pick one that fits your interest and industry profile.
Aviation:
Consumer Products:
- Procter & Gamble Company
- Georgia-Pacific
Printing and typesetting:
- Harlan Typographic
- Phototype Engraving
Advertising:
- Deskey Associates
- On Target Media
- Landor Associates
- LPK Design
- Interbrand
- Zucker PR NY
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