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Álvaro (Montero) Montero Marín

Document Controller

Álvaro Montero Marín
Madrid, Spain

Experience

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024
7 months
Madrid, Spain

Document Controller

Técnicas Reunidas

  • Served as a key member of the document control team for a high-stakes gas & oil project in collaboration with Aramco.
  • Managed the end-to-end flow of project documentation from clients, vendors, and internal teams using corporate platforms, ensuring strict adherence to protocols.
  • Guaranteed document integrity, version control, and timely distribution, facilitating seamless project execution.
Oct 2010 - Present
15 years 5 months

Translator & Proofreader (EN > ES) | Writer

Freelance

  • Translated and proofread a wide array of documents with a focus on legal texts: contracts, terms & conditions, agreements, and corporate communications.
  • Authored and edited academic textbooks, marketing copy, and technical papers, adapting tone and style for the target audience.
  • Provided transcription and subtitling services for audiovisual content, ensuring linguistic accuracy and timing synchronization.
  • Key tools: SDL Trados, MateCat, Smartcat, Phrase, OmegaT, VisualSubSync, Aegisub.
Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
2 months

Document Controller

Cibernos Group

  • Executed a temporary document management project, focusing on the analysis and processing of legal documentation.
  • Classified, coded, and uploaded documents using the Documentum application, improving data retrieval and archival efficiency.
Jun 2006 - Dec 2010
4 years 7 months
Madrid, Spain

Founding Partner & Manager

Mister Penguin

  • Directed all aspects of a suit rental business, including customer service, supplier negotiations, and financial accounting, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial and management skills.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
3 years

Document Control Internships

  • Medical Information Service, Pfizer S.A.
  • Association of Experts in Emerging Pathologies of the Department of Microbiology, Complutense University of Madrid.
  • Documentation Center, Real Madrid Foundation.
  • Information and Documentation Service, Regional Ministry of Environment, Community of Madrid.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (18.5 years), Media and Entertainment (15.5 years), Fashion (4.5 years), Retail (4.5 years), Pharmaceutical (3 years), and Government and Administration (3 years).

Education
Media and Entertainment
Fashion
Retail
Pharmaceutical
Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Legal (15.5 years), Marketing (15.5 years), Accounting (4.5 years), Customer Service (4.5 years), Procurement (4.5 years), and Business Intelligence (3 years).

Legal
Marketing
Accounting
Customer Service
Procurement
Business Intelligence

Summary

Versatile and meticulous professional with over 13 years of experience as a freelance English-to-Spanish translator, writer, and proofreader, specializing in legal and technical domains. Combines linguistic expertise with a solid background in document control for major engineering and corporate projects. Proven ability to manage complex documentation workflows, ensure version control, and deliver high-quality, accurate translations under tight deadlines. Proficient in a wide range of CAT tools and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).

Skills

  • Translation & Language: Legal Translation, Proofreading, Transcreation, Subtitling, Transcription, Seo Writing.

  • Document Control: Document Management Lifecycle, Version Control, Quality Assurance, Metadata Tagging, Workflow Management.

  • Software & Tools: Cat Tools: Sdl Trados, Matecat, Smartcat, Phrase, Omegat; Document Management: Documentum; Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite; Subtitling: Visualsubsync, Aegisub; Web & Design: Html, Xml, Css; Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (Basic).

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2004

Carlos III University of Madrid

Bachelor’s Degree · Library and Information Science · Madrid, Spain

Certifications & licenses

Certificate Of Proficiency In English (C2 Level)

Legal Translation Course

Estudio Sampere

Professional Proofreader Workshop

Internet Aplicaciones, S.L.

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Where is Álvaro based?

Álvaro is based in Madrid, Spain.

What languages does Álvaro speak?

Álvaro speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Álvaro have?

Álvaro has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Álvaro has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Álvaro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Álvaro be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Álvaro would be well-suited for roles such as: Document Controller, Translator & Proofreader (EN > ES) | Writer, Founding Partner & Manager.

What is Álvaro's latest experience?

Álvaro's most recent position is Document Controller at Técnicas Reunidas.

What companies has Álvaro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Álvaro has worked for Técnicas Reunidas and Freelance.

Which industries is Álvaro most experienced in?

Álvaro is most experienced in industries like Education, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Fashion and Apparel. Álvaro also has some experience in Retail, Pharmaceutical, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Álvaro most experienced in?

Álvaro is most experienced in business areas like Legal and Compliance, Marketing, and Accounting. Álvaro also has some experience in Customer Service, Procurement and Purchasing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Álvaro worked in recently?

Álvaro has recently worked in industries like Education, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Energy.

Which business areas has Álvaro worked in recently?

Álvaro has recently worked in business areas like Legal and Compliance, Marketing, and Project Management.

What is Álvaro's education?

Álvaro holds a Bachelor in Library and Information Science from Carlos III University of Madrid.

Does Álvaro have any certificates?

Álvaro has 3 certificates. These include: Certificate Of Proficiency In English (C2 Level), Legal Translation Course, and Professional Proofreader Workshop.

What is the availability of Álvaro?

Álvaro is immediately available for suitable projects.

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